How to Travel Like 007

Extra fees and useless 'deals' abound in travel business

(NEWSER) - Travel agencies and other travel organizations pull many schemes that are unethical without being illegal—so be wary. The Daily Beast presents 10 of the most common scams you should watch out for:

• Travel clubs. They can cost thousands of dollars, and give you little but a few discounts to some restaurants you'll never use. No thanks.

Disneyland Paris is just too obvious

(NEWSER) - Had enough of all those lists of places to see before you die? Then check out 101 Places Not to See Before You Die, which focuses on “overhyped tourist sites" and the like. A sampling, courtesy of USA Today :

• Ibiza: The Spanish party isle is a great place—"for the world’s horniest youth.”
• Disneyland Paris: Need we say more?

Get advice from locals, exchange currency, and more

(NEWSER) - The summer is winding down, but there’s still time for a last-minute vacation. The Times of London lists 10 new websites to check out:

• Tripbod: Answer questions about your interests and hobbies, and a local expert will plan an itinerary for you.
• Vimeo: The travel group on this video site features good information on countries, cities, festivals, and more.

The budget traveler can save money, but should avoid certain airports

(NEWSER) - Looking to save a buck or two on your next vacation? Consider sleeping in the airport: It’s not “just for the young budget traveler” anymore, says the Guide to Sleeping in Airports. The website ranks the best—and worst—to sleep in, Reuters reports. Best:

1. Changi, Singapore
2. Incheon, Seoul
3. Schiphol, Amsterdam
4. Gardermoen, Oslo
5. Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Four stupid ways to spice up your travel experience

(NEWSER) - Air travel not stressful enough for you? US News and World Report presents four ways to land yourself in a planeload of trouble.

1. Use words like “bomb” and “hijack”: A man in Boston jokingly told an airport clerk he was “here to blow things up,” and discovered state troopers and a K-9 unit just didn’t get his sense of humor.