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In the mood for a laid-back escape?
Feb 19th
From a low-key ski destination to a Hawaiian yurt retreat, we’ve got the easy-going vacation for you.
Waterfalls and capybaras in Venezuela
Feb 19th
From incredible beaches to waterfalls, iReporters’ great photos
Commercial flights resume to Haiti
Feb 19th
Commercial air service resumed Friday morning from the United States to Haiti.
Indecent proposal: Honeymoon cruisers fight for insurance claim
Feb 19th
Anita Dunham-Potter
Minnesota residents Kristen and Joe Wegleitner just wanted to start their October honeymoon off in grand style with a romantic 7-day Mediterranean voyage on Celebrity Cruises. Unfortunately things began to unravel when bad weather and a hodgepodge of missed airline flight connections forced the newlyweds to scuttle their cruise plans.
Is the Transportation Department about to turn up the heat on airlines?
Feb 19th
Christopher Elliott
Are the government’s airline cops about to get tough on crime? The Department of Transportation says it is, and now there’s new evidence that it’s following through.
What’s new on Elliott: Baggage horror stories, bedbugs and bad service [Brought to you by Competitours - Amazing Race for Regular People]
Feb 19th
Christopher Elliott
Baggage horror stories. Plus, don’t let the bedbugs bite. And what to do about really bad service.
Cruiser Rant: Terrific Cruise Deal Vanishes
Feb 18th
Anne Campbell
Recently a reader posted a complaint about a cruise deal that quickly vanished – “I was going to sail with Royal Caribbean but since I very rudely got the shaft by their sales department, I will be looking elsewhere. I called last night to check the availability of 2 cabins but needed to verify with my wife on the dates of the cruise. It was too late to call back so I called first thing in the morning. They raised the prices by over $600!!!! The same cabins are still available but 12 hours later they want to stick it to me on the price.
Smelly passenger kicked off flight
Feb 18th
Air travelers already have to deal with unruly passengers, excessively talkative ones and many other types who make flying miserable.
NTSB calls for subway car safety standards
Feb 18th
Saying it makes no sense that the federal government sets safety standards for railroad passenger cars but not for subway or light-rail cars, the National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday added improved subway car design to its list of “most wanted” transportation safety improvements.
“You will be charged $25 per bag on your return flight”
Feb 18th
Christopher Elliott
I never meant to openly challenge American Airlines’ indefensible policy of charging those who can least afford it – budget-conscious leisure travelers – for the first checked bag. I had no intention of making a scene when I boarded a flight to Dallas with my family this morning.
Finding cruise deals in a recovering economy
Feb 18th
The jaw-dropping cruise deals of 2009 have all but dried up. This year travelers will have to work harder to find a way to save on floating escapes.
Crystal Cruises To Visit Ukraine On 2010 Voyages
Feb 18th
Gregg Eppleman
Crystal Cruises will include two Black Sea voyages this summer as part of their rich tradition of bringing their cruise guests new and unusual ports of call. The two new itineraries feature a maiden visit to Sevastopol, Ukraine, as well as calls in Greece, Italy, Bulgaria and Turkey. The 12-day cruises sail from
Opinion: Kevin Smith, I feel your pain!
Feb 18th
As many of you already know — because Tweets travel faster than airplanes — Kevin Smith, the portly film director of the movie “Clerks” and the upcoming film “Cop Out,” was “politely” asked to disembark from his Southwest flight from Oakland to Burbank because he was too large to fit in the seat.
Newest Costa Cruise Ship To Feature 4D Entertainment
Feb 18th
Gregg Eppleman
Costa Cruises has grown by leaps and bounds under the direction of Maurice Zarmati, and one of the coolest new features at Costa these days will be the 4D entertainment onboard the brand new Costa Deliziosa. The newest entertainment at sea will bring cruise guests completely into the adventure with 4D experiences of
Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the … ouch! What was that?
Feb 18th
Christopher Elliott
Bedbugs. Just the mention of these tiny, bloodsucking insects is enough to send a veteran road warrior packing. But what does a hotel owe you if you’ve been ravaged by a swarm of Cimex lectularius during your stay
