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Archive: April 2007
April 30, 2007, 10:20 PM
It's all about Chicago; where to eat, sleep, and drink.
April 30, 2007, 8:03 AM
America's top architectural wonders, US Airways' reservation system, a freebie, and more.
April 30, 2007, 7:23 AM
The tropical islands throw a bone to vacationers by changing its rules, and hotels respond.
April 27, 2007, 12:06 PM
It's the last day to enter the Blog-Off Contest.
April 27, 2007, 11:24 AM
If you've ever thought about retiring to Mexico on $600 a month, you'll find a definitive article on the topic.
April 26, 2007, 7:32 PM
Wireless hot spots, a space shuttle, flirting tips, and more.
April 26, 2007, 2:05 PM
Harry Potter and The Simpsons are the latest pop-culture icons to get rides devoted to them.
April 26, 2007, 10:02 AM
Love foreign groceries as much as we do? Now you can prove it.
April 26, 2007, 9:10 AM
Find a cheaper deal on another site? Would be great to get the difference, right? Good luck—the airlines are against you on that one.
April 26, 2007, 8:40 AM
Artists who decorate ordinary cars in ways beyond your wildest imaginings.
April 25, 2007, 9:23 PM
Perhaps you're put off by the weak buying power of the dollar against the euro, which makes France unusually pricey this summer.
April 25, 2007, 12:59 PM
You can see the beautiful photography in the latest issue of Girlfriend Getaways.
April 25, 2007, 9:23 AM
Whether you do it for the cash or to enhance your travel experience, peruse our 10 tips for good reasons to blog.
April 25, 2007, 8:54 AM
A surprise sale from British Airways.
April 24, 2007, 5:53 PM
Airline passengers pay an extraordinary amount—what's to be done?
April 24, 2007, 4:09 PM
Would you pay a little extra on your fare to offset the carbon footprint?
April 24, 2007, 1:53 PM
Sick passengers, European railways, and a little bit of history.
April 24, 2007, 1:19 PM
Readers share their tips on carrying money overseas.
April 24, 2007, 9:48 AM
The new low-cost carrier debuts—and makes Columbus a winner.
April 23, 2007, 2:16 PM
Until now, there's been a common flaw with most Web travel agencies and fare-searching sites: They've been created by geeks.
April 23, 2007, 12:53 PM
New connections for smaller cities, our favorite food blogger, new websites, and more.
April 23, 2007, 9:31 AM
Gas prices continue to soar into the oblivion—but don't distress. We've got a few ways to ease the pain.
April 20, 2007, 2:05 PM
Looking for fares on the cheap is a maddening game. Let some of these sites do the work for you.
April 20, 2007, 1:32 PM
We unveil the winning entry.
April 20, 2007, 12:14 PM
In response to recent narcotics-related violence, Americans travelers are warned to use caution in unfamiliar areas.
April 20, 2007, 11:25 AM
A Hawaiian cowboy, a Japanese sampler, and no rental cars for seniors? All in today's Travel Intel.
April 20, 2007, 10:16 AM
Savvy tips on safeguarding your financial information when you travel.
April 19, 2007, 2:44 PM
It might be better than just stuffing them in a shoe box ... either way, here are some websites that can help.
April 19, 2007, 10:36 AM
Reader's Digest has included our new book of reader tips.
April 19, 2007, 9:38 AM
Trip-planning for parents, London in the summer, and signage overseas.
April 19, 2007, 8:34 AM
Checking in at the train station? Not so odd anymore in these forward-thinking cities.
April 18, 2007, 7:49 PM
If you haven't heard of RSS feeds, you're in for a treat.
April 18, 2007, 2:48 PM
Videos on Google Maps, a new Disney theme park, and the best airline in the world—all in today's edition.
April 18, 2007, 1:13 PM
The Lost Girls tussle with hairy friends at the Monkey Island Preserve in the Peruvian rain forest.
April 18, 2007, 12:45 PM
McCarran International Airport opened a new rental-car facility with all its companies in one place—three miles from the airport.
April 18, 2007, 9:29 AM
Under fire, the cruise company decides it won't stop at Bermuda.
April 17, 2007, 6:41 PM
The new issue of Girlfriend Getaways makes us proud like parents.
April 17, 2007, 5:35 PM
Christopher Winner, the Rome-based editor of The American magazine, shares his top picks for dining in Italy.
April 17, 2007, 12:54 PM
Ever wanted to go between the moon and New York City? At this site, you can browse hundreds of different places both familiar and fictional.
April 17, 2007, 11:24 AM
Among the passionate complaints to our 15 Places to Visit before age 15 is the question: "What planet are you all living on?"
April 17, 2007, 9:20 AM
Airtran is running a two-day fare sale.
April 17, 2007, 8:59 AM
The price for visiting tourist attractions in Africa has got through the roof in the last few years.
April 16, 2007, 6:59 PM
What I found notable was that Continental will put passengers up even if the missed connection is due to weather, something airlines have traditionally taken no responsibility for.
April 16, 2007, 3:59 PM
The author's name comes up on at least one of the U.S. government watch lists—making travel difficult and often intimidating.
April 16, 2007, 2:10 PM
Here's a spotlight on babies born recently at top U.S. zoos.
April 16, 2007, 1:34 PM
Newspaper travel sections and their woes.
April 16, 2007, 1:07 PM
A Walt Disney Concert Hall tour.
April 16, 2007, 12:15 PM
Figuring out hotels that are child-friendly is difficult in the U.S., let alone overseas.
April 16, 2007, 11:03 AM
The airline carrier has stopped taking customer calls—is it due to a crisis?
April 16, 2007, 10:08 AM
Want a chance to be a travel blogger?
April 16, 2007, 8:30 AM
Thanks to newly reduced hours, the wait to get to the ticket booth at Vatican Museums has grown even longer.
April 13, 2007, 4:37 PM
What to do when Mother Nature messes up your flight plans.
April 13, 2007, 4:16 PM
Tahiti is bliss incarnate, which is why you should consider booking a last-minute air-hotel package for a six-night stay from Air Tahiti Nui, starting at $1,252 per person.
April 13, 2007, 3:49 PM
Budget Travel's top picks on where to dine-out in this Spanish city.
April 13, 2007, 3:37 PM
British Airways and several other airlines are discussing plans to alternate the direction that seats are pointed in their planes.
April 13, 2007, 1:58 PM
Read a new book excerpt from Arthur Phillips, author of the novel Prague and hear his opinions on literary tourism.
April 13, 2007, 1:13 PM
We salute Gadling for spotlighting a new website, Urbanrail.net.
April 13, 2007, 12:37 PM
The new trend in tours is to allow travelers to see the wretched of the earth up-close.
April 13, 2007, 11:19 AM
The Southern California CityPass gives the term "marketing gimmick" a good name.
April 13, 2007, 8:45 AM
Bermuda's premier, Ewart Brown, takes a stand against bigots on the island.
April 13, 2007, 8:03 AM
Have travel guidebooks become irrelevant— outdated before they even hit the shelves?
April 12, 2007, 4:39 PM
Budget-conscious travel blogger Tim Leffel spotlights a cheap fare to Guatemala.
April 12, 2007, 2:28 PM
...We're just flying in it. Recent news points out that the growth of smaller airlines isn't going to stop any time soon—and that the traditional airline business model is in trouble.
April 12, 2007, 1:36 PM
Use our roundup of helpful resources when you're ready to travel alone.
April 12, 2007, 10:02 AM
Check out our slide show of the world's most iconic bridges. (Hint: The super-gorgeous photos are the last five.)
April 12, 2007, 8:32 AM
Welcome to This Just In, Budget Travel's new blog.