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Oh, the places you'll go...with the help of these budget-saving and bank-busting vacation tips

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April 2008
- Marriott Goes Green to Gain Green
  
  Washington Post | Apr 8, 08 3:37 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Marriott is making a big environmental push, helping to protect Brazilian rainforests and implementing lower energy consumption and more recycling in many of its hotels worldwide, the Washington Post reports. And although consumer demand is one reason for the changes, the primary drive seems less altruistic. "We've got a lot of beachfront hotels," says the CEO. "We don't want two feet of water in the lobbies." More »
- DC Ditches Glory for Power
  
  Portfolio | Apr 3, 08 8:15 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - "The American Experience" hasn't been the come-on Washington officials hoped, Portfolio reports, and DC's tourist board hopes to change that with a new campaign: “Create Your Own Power Trip." With a stumbling economy projected to eat into the US capital's 15 million in annual tourism, the city decided a rebranding was needed to keep up with the competition. More »
- Peru Swaps Backpackers for Well-Heeled Tourists
  
  Reuters | Apr 2, 08 12:13 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Peru’s government hopes to carve a thick slice out of the world’s luxury travel market, aided by sumptuous trains with fancy oxygen enrichment systems and high-altitude 5-star hotels, reports Reuters. "It's not that we don't like backpackers," says the country's tourism minister, but with big bucks to be had, Peru is shifting its image away from frugal tourists living off pots of white rice. More »
March 2008
- Glitzy Heathrow Terminal a Destination Unto Itself
  
  Forbes | Mar 30, 08 10:46 AM CDT
  
  (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 . From caviar to Krispy Kreme, 42 restaurants fill the terminal Two spas serve up complimentary massages and facials Hyper-fast check-in More »
- Delta-Northwest Deal May Be Back On, Without Pilot Input
  
  Wall Street Journal | Mar 28, 08 4:41 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Northwest is trying to resuscitate the Delta merger that nearly went through in February with a deal that wouldn’t need pilot agreements or include anticipated salary increases, the Wall Street Journal reports. The pilots' inability to agree on seniority rules appeared to derail the deal, which didn't require labor agreements; both parties want it fast-tracked so the Bush Justice Department staffers will still be in a position to vet it. More »
- Spas Get the Vegas Treatment
  
  W | Mar 26, 08 1:50 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Las Vegas' go-big-or-go-home attitude runs from its slots to its spas, which now rival the Dead Sea as the world's favored soaking grounds, W reports. But what separates Sin City from Baden-Baden is the de-emphasis on escaping it all: At these luxury bathhouses, seeing and being seen is equally important as the relaxing bit. More »
- Essentials for Your Survival Kit
  
  Wired | Mar 25, 08 11:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - A GPS unit and satellite phone may be handy if you're lost in the wild, but Wired offers a simpler list of cheap essentials for any survival kit: Knife, vital for shelter, food prep, campfires, and countless other tasks. Lighter and tinder, like waxed cotton, to start fires in wet weather. Metal container, to boil water to kill bacteria. More »
- Dead Rats Stink Up Orlando Airport
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 21, 08 6:00 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Dead rats are stinking up a portion of Orlando International Airport, and the smell has workers crying foul. Construction crews renovating gates earlier this month scared the rodents into the airport, the Orlando Sentinel reports; exterminators followed, and after rats died in walls and ceilings the stench sent workers and passengers home sick and shut down a customs checkpoint. More »
- 25 Ways to Save in Europe
  
  MSNBC | Mar 19, 08 12:16 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Worried that exchanging your dollars into pounds will leave you with pennies? MSNBC outlines 25 ways to stretch your money in Europe. Find no-cost entertainment, like free days at museums or public concerts. Use a credit card or get cash from an ATM for the best exchange rates and lower fees. Haggle, especially at outdoor markets or street vendors. More »
- Fly the Tech-Friendly Skies
  
  PC World | Mar 18, 08 2:42 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Travelers who want to stay connected while they're on the move get an assist from PC World , which finds that some airlines and airports are soaring ahead in the technology stakes while others are stuck on the runway. Virgin America leads the way, with a power port in every seat, in-flight WiFi rolling out this year, high-tech entertainment, and an on-board system that lets you IM other passengers—or order a meal. More »
- Spring Breakers Party Stateside
  
  Associated Press | Mar 10, 08 12:50 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - More spring breakers are sipping their Coronas domestically this year, the AP reports. Mexico is a staple hotspot, but widespread reports of drug wars in border towns and tightened security at US entry points have convinced many college vacationers to remain stateside. In places like Texas's South Padre Island, students are skipping the usual excursions to nearby Matamoros. More »
- 10 Amazing Places to Unwind
  
  Forbes | Mar 10, 08 3:00 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Americans need a vacation—badly—with fewer than two-thirds of workers using their allotted time last year, reports Forbes . But not everyone's idea of fun is vegging out . Here are top-notch US getaways for those who like active travel: Kapalua Resort, Maui, Hawaii: Golf, bird-watching and a marine-life preserves. Golden Door Resort, Escondido, California: Feel revived at the nation's top stand-alone spa. Walden Country Inn and Stables, Aurora, Ohio: Ride horseback on 32 acres of trails. More »
- Golf Trips for True Aficionados
  
  Forbes Traveler | Mar 7, 08 3:25 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - You’ve done the week on the links in Florida and the weekend at golf school. Get serious with these Forbes Traveler once-in-a-lifetime trips: England: Play all nine courses in the British Open rotation. The itinerary tees off in London and hits the four English courses before moving to Scotland. More »
- America's 10 Underrated Cities
  
  MSNBC | Mar 5, 08 11:29 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Already done the all-star US cities like New York and LA? Try one of these underappreciated destinations from MSNBC: Baltimore: Bag some blue crab in the Inner Harbor and check out 300 years of history. Fort Lauderdale: Take advantage of great shopping and awesome upscale beaches. Houston: No problem, just vibrant performing arts and NASA’s space center. Kansas City: Just jazz, blues, and great barbecue. Louisville: Check out the Derby, the Slugger, and don't forget the mint juleps More »
- Get Creative at Top Artsy Hotels
  
  Budget Travel | Mar 2, 08 3:50 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - A good hotel provides comfort; a great hotel ... inspiration? Artists touched up the staid look of these hotels, selected by Budget Travel for their fake-fur tapestry, psychedelic mazes, and speckled French graffiti: The Winston, Amsterdam: This avant-garde hotel once displayed dead leaves; check out the Playnation room's trippy ceiling mural and 3-D robot. The New Majestic, Singapore: This mural-packed pied-a-terre surrounds guests with giant turtles and Mickey Mouse ears. More »
- Eastern Europe: Charm for Less
  
  Forbes | Mar 2, 08 2:00 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The ever-pricier euro is sending determined travelers east, past the Eiffel Tower, to overlooked treasures like Prague's Old Town Square. Check out cheaper, Eastern European must-sees as recommended by Forbes : Peterhof State Museum-Reserve, St. Petersburg, Russia: These palaces and 18th-century gardens rival those of Versailles. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Plitvice Lakes, Croatia: Nature lovers can camp among 16 lakes, a dozen waterfalls, and 140 species of birds. More »
February 2008
- Feeling Ill? Stay On the Ground
  
  CNN | Feb 27, 08 5:55 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - In the wake of the death last week of a passenger on an American Airlines jet, one expert on in-flight health has this to say to sickly would-be travelers: “Do not fly.” Air travel can exacerbate illness, and though many airlines contract with ground-based medical support, flight attendants are not nurses, and airplanes often have only minimal medical equipment aboard, CNN reports. More »
- Top Spots for Solo Adventurers
  
  Reuters | Feb 24, 08 4:59 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Looking to mend a well-trodden heart with a solo adventure? From serene fishing villages to culture-packed cities, several destinations can be just the ticket. For those who prefer to go it alone, IgoUgo readers recommend: Vienna Rio de Janeiro Florence Parque Nacional Volcan Baru, Panama Marseille, France More »
- Storm Snarls NE Flights
  
  Associated Press | Feb 22, 08 7:03 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - A nasty winter storm swept across the country today, forcing major flight delays at New York City airports, closing schools from Ohio to Connecticut, and causing road accidents in Missouri that left 5 dead, the AP reports. Heavy snowfall in the New York metro area grounded 900 flights and led to delays of up to 5 hours. More »
- Bomb Dogs Will Ride Amtrak
  
  Associated Press | Feb 19, 08 5:33 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Amtrak is stepping up security, with random screening of carry-on bags and security teams packing machine guns and leading bomb-sniffing dogs patrolling platforms and trains, reports AP. The new system, beginning this week, echoes stricter security procedures at the nation's airports. Amtrak insists there should be no additional departure delays . More »

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