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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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February 2008
- 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 »
- Guests Want It All at Lux Hotels
  
  W | Feb 13, 08 1:57 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Luxury hotels don't bat an eye at charging $500 a night, and guests are responding with increasingly zany requests, W reports. Concierges, once downright neglected by the average customer, are now routinely tasked with the impossible: Deliver an unspecified amount of breast milk, or procure a rub-down for a dog. Why comply? To ensure loyalty in an increasingly competitive market. More »
- Travel Costs Rise, But for What?
  
  MSNBC | Feb 13, 08 12:30 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - We can't duck travel fees imposed by air carriers, hotels, and Uncle Sam, so let's demand more in return, Christopher Elliott writes on MSNBC. Airlines are adding $25 baggage fees and "probably illegal" fuel surcharges, and the TSA will add a “temporary” bump in security fees—so can't we turn our contempt into a little added value? More »
- Europe Moves to Fingerprint Travelers
  
  Washington Post | Feb 12, 08 1:25 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Just as Washington is pushing Europe to increase security, the European Parliament is considering fingerprinting every international traveler who enters or leaves the continent, the Washington Post reports. “It’s the only way to be really sure about identifying people,” an official said. The US backs the measure, which mirrors an American program, but some observers worry about privacy. More »
- Improved Security Lost in 'Maze'
  
  Washington Post | Feb 8, 08 5:22 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Whiz-bang technology that would keep terrorists from destroying airplanes, promised after the 9/11 attacks, hasn't materialized, the Washington Post reports. The various players blame each other for bureaucratic, legal, and market failures. One security-industry exec calls the Transportation Security Administration "a maze"; TSA officials blame firms for not delivering what they've promised. More »
- Bullet Train to Take On the Plane in Spain
  
  Guardian (UK) | Feb 2, 08 11:34 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - An ambitious plan to make Spain the leader in high-speed train travel could provide a model for the rest of Europe, offering a greener, more relaxing alternative to short-haul flights. A major link between Madrid and Barcelona is slated to open this month with trains described in the Guardian as the "future of travel." More »
January 2008
- Don't Get More Than Seasick
  
  ABC News | Jan 20, 08 11:33 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - If you're one of the 10 million or so Americans who take a cruise this year, make sure you understand that “all-inclusive” doesn’t apply to medical care, says ABC News. Cruise ships have doctors on board, but the operator won’t take responsibility for them. Cruise lines, says a personal-injury lawyer, are “not responsible for your overall medical care.” More »
- Weary Travelers Offer 12 Good Lessons
  
  MSNBC | Jan 13, 08 5:47 PM CST
  
  (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: Expect nothing, and you won't be disappointed. Be nice. It can't hurt, and it might even help. Never pay cash—credit cards offer some protection against scams. More »
- Critics Cry 'Privacy' Over Passport Cards
  
  Associated Press | Jan 1, 08 4:53 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - New wireless passport cards will make it easier for Americans to cross borders between Mexico, Canada, and the Caribbean—but privacy groups worry that thieves will be pinching personal data off the new ID, the AP reports. One critic called the cards "inherently insecure;" officials say safeguards are built in and personal data won't be on the cards' chips. More »
December 2007
- Ski With the Best of Them
  
  Budget Travel | Dec 31, 07 9:00 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Even if you're a black diamond expert, these tips from Budget Travel can make your next trip more enjoyable: Get in shape. Yoga is especially good for working the whole body. Most airlines will allow you to count a ski bag as one of your checked bags. Avoid dealing with tire chains: Reserve a vehicle with four-wheel drive or snow tires. More »
- Traveling Green? US Cities Getting Better
  
  Travel Leisure | Dec 24, 07 4:15 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Traveling green still ain't easy States-side. US hotels lag behind Europe in water waste, car rentals, and chemical-free eateries. Quick fixes don't help either—recycling programs and low-flow showers may just be "greenwashing." Real green starts with original design. But some US lodges are stepping up to impress green ratings groups. More »
- Go Ahead, Spoil Yourself
  
  Conde Nast Traveler | Dec 23, 07 3:03 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Wave goodbye to the winter blues and hello to blue skies at these luxurious spa resorts selected by Conde Nast Traveler: The Nam Hai, Vietnam Las Ventanas al Paradiso, Los Cabos Banyan Tree Seychelles More »
- Hit the Winter Festival Circuit
  
  MSNBC | Dec 22, 07 7:27 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Even though it's freezing outside, you don't have to shut yourself up at home. Party on three continents at these amazing festivals, selected by Sherman's Travel: Barbados Jazz Festival, Jan. 14–20 Buenos Aires Tango Festival, Feb 22-Mar 3 Carnival in Rio, Feb 2–5 More »
- Kayak Buys Rival SideStep for $200M
  
  TechCrunch | Dec 21, 07 9:43 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Discount travel search engine Kayak has acquired competitor SideStep for $200 million. Kayak raised nine figures in a new round of financing from its own investors, new VC companies, and SideStep's backers. It then bought SideStep for $180 million in cash plus a redistributed $20 million of SideStep's capital, reports TechCrunch. More »
- Want to Make Your Flight? Chill Out
  
  Chicago Tribune | Dec 18, 07 1:05 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Nervous fliers, beware: Some 600 security guards at 40 US airports are scanning crowds for passengers who exhibit unusual stress or fear. The federal program aims to create “a new layer of unpredictability” at checkpoints, says the TSA administrator, but has civil rights advocates crying foul and security experts unconvinced. Still others say behavior detection is more likely to nab common criminals. More »
- 9 Hotels With Incredible Perks
  
  Forbes Traveler | Dec 16, 07 7:11 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Some hotels will go out of their way to guarantee guests a memorable experience. Forbes Traveler picks nine that break into "outrageous" territory: Helicopter transfers, Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi, Brazil Sleep concierge, The Benjamin, New York City Custom scents, Palazzo Magnani Feroni, Florence More »
- Laos Tops List of 53 Hot Spots
  
  New York Times | Dec 10, 07 9:52 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - The New York Times has anointed the top 53 tourist destinations for 2008, and some are a walk on the wild side. Laos: Because Vietnam is so over Lisbon: It's Europe, but affordable, and up-and-coming on the cultural map Tunisia: The next North African watering hole for luxury travelers Mauritius: Portal to the Indian Ocean More »
- 8 Hotels With Fab Room Service
  
  Forbes | Dec 8, 07 8:32 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - With this sort of room service, why leave the hotel at all? Forbes lists eight hotels that are stand-outs for room service offerings: Four Seasons Washington, DC: Gourmet in-room dinner for two served by personal butler. Ritz-Carlton Chicago: Get whatever you want, whenever you want from the kitchen—prepared to your specs. More »
- Experience the Caribbean
  
  Travel Leisure | Dec 2, 07 3:04 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - If you've always wanted to visit the Caribbean but don't know where to begin, Travel+Leisure has a few suggestions. Luckily for tourists, the Caribbean comes in many flavors. Beach lovers should head for Anguilla, while golfers should aim for Bermuda, and those seeking something ultra-exclusive should head to (where else?) St. Bart's. More »

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