Archive for April, 2008
GPS Devices: The Right Device for Any Situation
From Google to Garmin, there are now all sorts of devices that help you navigate between two points and search for a location. Phil Baker travel-tested all the types and reports on the good, the bad and the ones that you shouldn’t leave home without. Google Maps on the iPhone, BlackBerry, Smart Phones Pro: Google [...]
Where in the World?: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Are you wondering “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?” Us, too! As Today‘s travel editor, Peter brings you even more of the inside scoop on Matt’s destinations. Today, check out more about the exciting first stop on Matt’s around-the-world tour: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Historic Hotels: Saved from the Wrecking Ball
There’s an old saying that if you can’t remember the past, you’re doomed to repeat it. But when it comes to hotels, if you do remember the past, and have the money and vision to do the work, you can restore it — and that’s a win-win for heritage, hotels and guests. So check out [...]
Face Your Fears Safely on Vacation
Don’t want to skydive on your next vacation? Here’s how you can do this, and other terrifying activities, in a thrill-seeking, but not dangerous, environment.
Indianapolis: Family Fun Beyond the Speedway
Most people have heard of the famous Indy 500 race, but most probably don’t know much about Indianapolis beyond that. After all, many Americans might even be hard-pressed to find the capital of Indiana on a map. Perhaps surprisingly, Indianapolis offers plenty of family fun in terms of activities– beyond the speedway.
THIS WEEK: April 26, 2008
April 26, 2008 Charlotte, North Carolina
Learning Local Dialects
It’s great to learn foreign language phrases when you travel abroad, but it doesn’t really help you if you learn the wrong dialect. Although Mandarin is the standard spoken language in China, Cantonese is the second most useful dialect, used in southern China and Hong Kong. A language company called Pimsleur offers audio CDs in [...]
Off the Brochure Travel Guide: Toronto, Canada
The silhouette of Toronto’s skyline is among the world’s most recognizable. But the CN Tower and Rogers Centre (née SkyDome), while testaments to architecture, offer little to the traveler, except perhaps easy-to-spot markers to get your bearings. So if you scratch those must-sees off of your must-see list, what’s left? Well, lucky for travelers to [...]
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