Tips for Frequent Fliers

Tiffany's, 42 restaurants, and a booze-friendly cinema

(NEWSER) - Heathrow’s new terminal has hit such turbulence with its opening that it may seem an odd time to sing its praises. But once the delays and lost luggage are solved, this massive addition, designed to eradicate the “Heathrow hassle,” will lure fliers with plenty of perks, reports Forbes.

1. From caviar to Krispy Kreme, 42 restaurants fill the terminal
2. Two spas serve up complimentary massages and facials
3. Hyper-fast check-in

Columnist pumps experts for hard-earned knowledge, tips

(NEWSER) - MSNBC travel columnist Christopher Elliott asks those sulky veterans of the airways— business travelers—for their best tips on making life on the road tolerable:

1. Expect nothing, and you won't be disappointed.
2. Be nice. It can't hurt, and it might even help.
3. Never pay cash—credit cards offer some protection against scams.

Brookings Institution puts capital first, then Boston and San Francisco

(NEWSER) - Which city gives those who prefer to travel by foot the most opportunities in terms of work and play? The Brookings Institution crunched some numbers to come up with the nation's most "walkable" cities. DC leads the way. Here's the top 10:

1. Washington, DC
2. Boston
3. San Francisco
4. Denver
5. Portland

Diving dollar be damned—here are 10 tips for wise budgeting

(NEWSER) - The euro and the pound are kicking the dollar's butt, but that doesn't mean you need to cancel your vacation plans. The Times gives you 10 tips for traveling on a shoestring:

1. Find cheap flights abroad
2. Find a budget hotel or rent a villa
3. Within Europe, try the budget airlines
4. Pack light so you can steer clear of airport cabs
5. Take advantage of cheap public transit

Where to avoid the people and the noise and find serenity

(NEWSER) - Even for die-hard swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers, sometimes a day at the beach is anything but, thanks to way, way too many people. The good news is that there are still undiscovered beaches out there. Travel + Leisure went scouting for such secret beaches. Here are its best finds:

• Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, Mexico: This artist colony is way cooler in both temperature and temperament than the Margaritaville of Cabo San Lucas, an hour to the south. Pacific breezes stir up rough and tumbling waves that have made this kicked-back community a surfer’s haven.