 T+L’s best travel photography tips
 02.10.2009 8:47  16 views  0 comments
 Our photo editors’ advice on the best cameras for taking travel photos—and how to get that winning shot.
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Tips on tipping around the world
01.10.2009 9:01 18 views 0 comments
 In early September, Murray Nossel, an international communications consultant, arrived jet-lagged at the airport in Zagreb after an all-night flight from New York and was baffled by the wad of Croatian kuna a bank machine spit into his hand.
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01.10.2009 9:01 18 views 0 comments
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Hotel bargains — with a surprise twist
01.10.2009 8:37 14 views 0 comments
Great rates and value-added services may no longer be enough for hotels to attract and keep guests. Some customers find themselves the beneficiaries of a property’s “stealth gratitude.”
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DOT to you: Don’t text and drive
29.09.2009 19:22 11 views 0 comments
 On Sept. 30, the U.S. Department of Transportation convenes its Distracted Driving Summit to discuss ways to deal with what many say is a deadly, technological modern-day threat and a growing social health issue.
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9 good—yes, good!—things about air travel
29.09.2009 15:23 14 views 0 comments
 As airlines slap on new fees for everything from checked bags to blankets, it’s hard to imagine anything new about air travel that could shock or surprise passengers. Actually, there’s one: Flying may be getting—gasp!—more pleasant these days.
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A hurricane hit my hotel — where's my refund?
29.09.2009 9:02 12 views 0 comments
A traveler’s hotel promises a refund for a nonrefundable room after a hurricane strikes. Months later, though, the hotel is in radio silence. Should she kiss the money goodbye?
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Preparing your iPhone for international travel
28.09.2009 17:44 17 views 0 comments
When you travel to a foreign country, the cheap smorgasbord of bits and bytes becomes a pricey a la carte menu. Worst case scenario, you don't sign up for any international plan and use your phone as you would at home, you could be in for a huge bill.
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6 ways to get your way when you travel
28.09.2009 9:25 17 views 0 comments
At a time when pleasantness and politeness seem to be in such short supply in the travel business, being nice can take you a long way.
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DOT to you: Don’t text and drive
24.09.2009 10:55 11 views 0 comments
Erica Taylor doesn’t think twice when a cab driver eats lunch or talks on a cell phone while driving. But she was alarmed recently when she realized her cabbie was driving while watching TV.
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No refund for canceled Vegas vacation
22.09.2009 11:39 18 views 0 comments
 Ethel Schweitzer's husband falls ill before a trip to Las Vegas, and the couple cancels their vacation. Now US Airways wants to keep their money. Why can't it offer them a refund?
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Why 2010 will be the year of the travel deal
21.09.2009 10:49 22 views 0 comments
 If you thought the travel bargains were unbelievable this year, just wait until 2010. Here are 10 places to find them during the Year of the Deal.
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Big day for museums, parks on Sept. 26
17.09.2009 12:24 12 views 0 comments
 If you can’t get free admission to a museum, a park, or some sort of walking tour, music performance or a national park on Saturday, Sept. 26, then you’re just not trying.
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9 tips for insanely busy travelers
16.09.2009 12:42 13 views 0 comments
We've compiled nine tips to make your trips more efficient and to meet the ultimate goal of any busy traveler: to get you there on time and with minimal hassle.
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How to score the best airplane seats
16.09.2009 12:26 11 views 0 comments
 Richard Rheindorf wore a nice suit while waiting to board a flight from San Francisco to Vancouver. Even though the coach cabin wasn't oversold, the ticket agent bumped him to first class.
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My ticket price fell — how about a refund?
15.09.2009 11:41 12 views 0 comments
Mary McInnis-Efaw buys a package to Hawaii through United Vacations. But when the price of her ticket falls by $733, United refuses to offer her a voucher for the fare difference. Is it allowed to do that?
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Bankrupt hotel? Check in with caution
14.09.2009 10:54 17 views 0 comments
How do you make the most of a visit to an almost-bankrupt hotel? Here’s how to spot a property and what to do if you find yourself checking into one.
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How to catch some shut-eye at 35,000
09.09.2009 16:59 11 views 0 comments
I can’t sleep on a plane, especially on long flights. I’m guessing it has something to do with having my body jammed into a space the size of a milk carton. But like most situations in life, the problem isn’t that simple.
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Socked for my friend's single supplement
08.09.2009 11:00 19 views 0 comments
When Sue Koopman cancels her vacation, her friend is presented with a bill for a $375 single supplement. If she doesn't pay it immediately, the tour operator threatens to cancel her vacation. Can it do that? And is there any hope for getting a refund of the $375 fee after it's paid?
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Combat colds, avoid germs out on the road
03.09.2009 9:40 15 views 0 comments
 With the current concerns over the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) pandemic, it’s more important than ever for travelers to be proactive about staying well. It’s important to be aware of potential pitfalls not only when you arrive at a destination, but when you’re in transit.
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