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Archive: May 2007
May 31, 2007, 11:40 AM
A break on trips to Ireland, a Harry Potter theme park is in the works, and more great news in today's edition.
A break on trips to Ireland, a Harry Potter theme park is in the works, and more great news in today's edition.
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May 31, 2007, 10:53 AM
Go on a "dig for a day" program and help archaeologists search for buried treasures—you might just hit the jackpot.
Go on a "dig for a day" program and help archaeologists search for buried treasures—you might just hit the jackpot.
May 31, 2007, 9:36 AM
Last year we ran a story called "Are You the Ugly American?"—about ways not to accidentally insult the locals when you go abroad—that ticked off some readers.
Last year we ran a story called "Are You the Ugly American?"—about ways not to accidentally insult the locals when you go abroad—that ticked off some readers.
May 30, 2007, 4:59 PM
What would you suggest officials do the next time they know that a traveler is carrying a highly contagious disease?
What would you suggest officials do the next time they know that a traveler is carrying a highly contagious disease?
May 30, 2007, 8:36 AM
Make like a roadie this summer with The White Stripes during the Canadian leg of their tour (or with these tips, simply plan a relaxing vacation).
Make like a roadie this summer with The White Stripes during the Canadian leg of their tour (or with these tips, simply plan a relaxing vacation).
May 29, 2007, 9:12 AM
You can see the 10 best "ohmygawd it's such a small world" stories.
You can see the 10 best "ohmygawd it's such a small world" stories.
May 29, 2007, 8:28 AM
Guest-blogger Steve Jackson's tips on the best way to write home—in today's up-to-the-minute world.
Guest-blogger Steve Jackson's tips on the best way to write home—in today's up-to-the-minute world.
May 24, 2007, 12:05 PM
Guest-blogger Steve Jackson's thoughts on volunteering, which he does a lot of in Granada, Nicaragua.
Guest-blogger Steve Jackson's thoughts on volunteering, which he does a lot of in Granada, Nicaragua.
May 23, 2007, 11:23 AM
You can hop abroad and hit the high seas (or just the Hudson River) in New York City's AquaBuses.
You can hop abroad and hit the high seas (or just the Hudson River) in New York City's AquaBuses.
May 23, 2007, 9:48 AM
Fuel-friendly vacas, flying over the holidays tips, and more in today's edition.
Fuel-friendly vacas, flying over the holidays tips, and more in today's edition.
May 22, 2007, 6:33 PM
Steve Jackson, our Blog-off winner, describes his early midlife crisis and resulting move to the beautiful Nicaragua.
Steve Jackson, our Blog-off winner, describes his early midlife crisis and resulting move to the beautiful Nicaragua.
May 22, 2007, 9:28 AM
Memorial Day planning tips, a museum opening, and train ticket sales, all in today's edition.
Memorial Day planning tips, a museum opening, and train ticket sales, all in today's edition.
May 22, 2007, 7:20 AM
Finding the cheapest airfare is a game—and often, a maddening one at that. A few websites have begun doing the searching for you.
Finding the cheapest airfare is a game—and often, a maddening one at that. A few websites have begun doing the searching for you.
May 22, 2007, 7:16 AM
Our Blog-Off winner reflects on his travels in Granada, Nicaragua, especially his work with young people.
Our Blog-Off winner reflects on his travels in Granada, Nicaragua, especially his work with young people.
May 21, 2007, 12:53 PM
It's all the trips we don't want to take, like an hour-long "mile high club" flight or a simulation of an illegal border crossing in Mexico.
It's all the trips we don't want to take, like an hour-long "mile high club" flight or a simulation of an illegal border crossing in Mexico.
May 21, 2007, 12:34 PM
The winner of our Blog-Off contest will write from Granada, Nicaragua—the tale of his travels starts here.
The winner of our Blog-Off contest will write from Granada, Nicaragua—the tale of his travels starts here.
May 21, 2007, 11:03 AM
One of the English-language's premier travel publications, online or in print, has been bought out by the TV conglomerate.
One of the English-language's premier travel publications, online or in print, has been bought out by the TV conglomerate.
May 18, 2007, 12:17 PM
Tourism revenues were up 14 percent over last year in this hot little country.
Tourism revenues were up 14 percent over last year in this hot little country.
May 18, 2007, 10:45 AM
Learn about the Arirang Festival's Mass Games, a tightly synchronized performance reenacting the country's history.
Learn about the Arirang Festival's Mass Games, a tightly synchronized performance reenacting the country's history.
May 17, 2007, 6:10 PM
Welcome to Miami—we've got all the lowdown.
Welcome to Miami—we've got all the lowdown.
May 17, 2007, 1:38 PM
An insider's take on the best places you don't know about ... yet.
An insider's take on the best places you don't know about ... yet.
May 17, 2007, 11:57 AM
A prison museum and other crazy things you can make a pilgrimage to see.
A prison museum and other crazy things you can make a pilgrimage to see.
May 17, 2007, 10:26 AM
Remember that time you ran into someone from your past far from home? You can share it here.
Remember that time you ran into someone from your past far from home? You can share it here.
May 16, 2007, 9:00 AM
...and you can make it in less than 80 days! Go continent-hopping for cheaper than you'd think with these sales.
...and you can make it in less than 80 days! Go continent-hopping for cheaper than you'd think with these sales.
May 15, 2007, 9:36 AM
Picking a cruise itinerary used to be a hassle. But an Australian cruise company called Clean Cruising has come up with an innovation sure to sweep the U.S. cruise industry.
Picking a cruise itinerary used to be a hassle. But an Australian cruise company called Clean Cruising has come up with an innovation sure to sweep the U.S. cruise industry.
May 15, 2007, 9:01 AM
It's the crystal ball of airfare prices; Farecast came out of beta-testing today and added new features.
It's the crystal ball of airfare prices; Farecast came out of beta-testing today and added new features.
May 15, 2007, 8:24 AM
Tourist locations kick the smoking habit, and airlines' approval ratings are tanking (no surprise there). All this and more in today's edition.
Tourist locations kick the smoking habit, and airlines' approval ratings are tanking (no surprise there). All this and more in today's edition.
May 14, 2007, 1:44 PM
Scouting out a trip to New Zealand just got easier, thanks to the New Zealand tourism folks, who always seem to be ahead of the rest of the industry.
Scouting out a trip to New Zealand just got easier, thanks to the New Zealand tourism folks, who always seem to be ahead of the rest of the industry.
May 14, 2007, 11:46 AM
More reader feedback on the rising cost of accessing national parks.
More reader feedback on the rising cost of accessing national parks.
May 14, 2007, 10:59 AM
The London fare war, a new guidebook, and more in today's edition.
The London fare war, a new guidebook, and more in today's edition.
May 14, 2007, 10:33 AM
Flat screens in cabs, healthier food, and gambling vacations—you can plan one now.
Flat screens in cabs, healthier food, and gambling vacations—you can plan one now.
May 14, 2007, 9:15 AM
Clotilde Dusoulier tours the U.S this week—she could be in your city.
Clotilde Dusoulier tours the U.S this week—she could be in your city.
May 13, 2007, 5:12 PM
Get the best deals for inter-city rail travel—the first step is to check out European websites.
Get the best deals for inter-city rail travel—the first step is to check out European websites.
May 13, 2007, 5:07 PM
Check out our Q&A with one of eight master brewers for Guinness (his job includes visiting about 400 Irish pubs a year!)
Check out our Q&A with one of eight master brewers for Guinness (his job includes visiting about 400 Irish pubs a year!)
May 11, 2007, 11:05 AM
Readers have reacted to This Just In's recent blog post about proposed hikes in park admission fees.
Readers have reacted to This Just In's recent blog post about proposed hikes in park admission fees.
May 11, 2007, 10:52 AM
Fly to Germany for cheap, freebies, and bed and breakfast deals.
Fly to Germany for cheap, freebies, and bed and breakfast deals.
May 10, 2007, 5:45 PM
You voted; now meet our champion blogger.
You voted; now meet our champion blogger.
May 10, 2007, 11:12 AM
The discount airline booted its founder, David Neeleman, today.
The discount airline booted its founder, David Neeleman, today.
May 10, 2007, 8:46 AM
If you're bored with that old hotel, consider sleeping in a cave house, a windmill, or, heck, even your own private island.
If you're bored with that old hotel, consider sleeping in a cave house, a windmill, or, heck, even your own private island.
May 9, 2007, 12:12 PM
One native daughter fires back about what we missed. Read on for her favorite spots.
One native daughter fires back about what we missed. Read on for her favorite spots.
May 9, 2007, 11:39 AM
One reader shares her fantastic thrill during an adventure tour.
One reader shares her fantastic thrill during an adventure tour.
May 8, 2007, 12:46 PM
Readers' photography tips, media players on planes, and discounted London hotels.
Readers' photography tips, media players on planes, and discounted London hotels.
May 8, 2007, 9:09 AM
Imagine if you could leave your cubicle behind and travel the world for a year. Brook Silva-Braga did—and he has a documentary to show for it.
Imagine if you could leave your cubicle behind and travel the world for a year. Brook Silva-Braga did—and he has a documentary to show for it.
May 7, 2007, 2:48 PM
More than 20 million people have already voted in the new Seven Wonders of the World international campaign.
More than 20 million people have already voted in the new Seven Wonders of the World international campaign.
May 7, 2007, 1:37 PM
You can't say that on TV! Good think we're blogging then. We report crazy quotes from tourists aboard the new cruise ship.
You can't say that on TV! Good think we're blogging then. We report crazy quotes from tourists aboard the new cruise ship.
May 7, 2007, 12:31 PM
A Girlfriend Getaways cozy.
A Girlfriend Getaways cozy.
May 7, 2007, 10:59 AM
Park entrance fee hikes, overnight train trips, and fare sales in today's edition.
Park entrance fee hikes, overnight train trips, and fare sales in today's edition.
May 4, 2007, 6:30 PM
Take a sneak peak at Royal Caribbean's new ship, the Liberty of the Seas.
Take a sneak peak at Royal Caribbean's new ship, the Liberty of the Seas.
May 4, 2007, 4:39 PM
Bank of America customers are getting a bit of free culture this month.
Bank of America customers are getting a bit of free culture this month.
May 4, 2007, 11:12 AM
Enjoy an anecdote from Melissa Kronenthal, of the blog Traveler's Lunchbox, from her recent visit to Morocco (hint: it's got a lot to do with alcohol).
Enjoy an anecdote from Melissa Kronenthal, of the blog Traveler's Lunchbox, from her recent visit to Morocco (hint: it's got a lot to do with alcohol).
May 4, 2007, 9:19 AM
When one of our readers recently went on vacation in New Zealand, he tried out a new thrill called the Zorb, for a scary, nauseating, and thrilling ride, all at the same time.
When one of our readers recently went on vacation in New Zealand, he tried out a new thrill called the Zorb, for a scary, nauseating, and thrilling ride, all at the same time.
May 4, 2007, 8:47 AM
Nath Richards offers us a fun description of the Chicken Bus, modes of transportation that start as US school buses and gain a whole new lease of life south of the border.
Nath Richards offers us a fun description of the Chicken Bus, modes of transportation that start as US school buses and gain a whole new lease of life south of the border.
May 3, 2007, 11:21 AM
Don't forget about the Greek side of Cyprus, which should be explored at all costs.
Don't forget about the Greek side of Cyprus, which should be explored at all costs.
May 3, 2007, 10:08 AM
New nonstop flights between L.A. and London, New Mexico's wacky tourism campaign, travel wonders, and more.
New nonstop flights between L.A. and London, New Mexico's wacky tourism campaign, travel wonders, and more.
May 3, 2007, 9:16 AM
A reader is glad we gave Bermuda one more chance.
A reader is glad we gave Bermuda one more chance.
May 3, 2007, 2:09 AM
More than 80 of our readers have entered the Blog-Off Contest, competing for a chance to win $500 and become a guest-blogger.
More than 80 of our readers have entered the Blog-Off Contest, competing for a chance to win $500 and become a guest-blogger.
May 3, 2007, 1:49 AM
Roselyn Sugay-Helbling, one of the blogger contest finalists, offers a list of the best places for budget travelers to eat worldwide.
Roselyn Sugay-Helbling, one of the blogger contest finalists, offers a list of the best places for budget travelers to eat worldwide.
May 3, 2007, 1:49 AM
A 36-year old ex-pat, one of the blogger contest finalists, offers advice to budget travelers.
A 36-year old ex-pat, one of the blogger contest finalists, offers advice to budget travelers.
May 3, 2007, 1:48 AM
Exhausted mother Kyla Kelim, one of the blogger contest finalists, learns how to find spa bargains.
Exhausted mother Kyla Kelim, one of the blogger contest finalists, learns how to find spa bargains.
May 3, 2007, 1:46 AM
Nick Wusz, one of the blogger contest finalists, goes the extra mile to find one of the world's most elusive beers.
Nick Wusz, one of the blogger contest finalists, goes the extra mile to find one of the world's most elusive beers.
May 3, 2007, 12:53 AM
Here are the four finalists, based on writing quality and "informativeness."
Here are the four finalists, based on writing quality and "informativeness."
May 2, 2007, 2:16 PM
Those last-minute Southwest fares aren't always great deals.
Those last-minute Southwest fares aren't always great deals.
May 2, 2007, 1:14 PM
There are a million little things we could all be doing to make the world greener, but if there's one that I'm particularly onboard with it's getting people to drink less bottled water.
There are a million little things we could all be doing to make the world greener, but if there's one that I'm particularly onboard with it's getting people to drink less bottled water.
May 2, 2007, 11:42 AM
Eurofly and Condor, though not mainstream, are great ways to get overseas.
Eurofly and Condor, though not mainstream, are great ways to get overseas.
May 1, 2007, 12:12 PM
Unnecessary travel products, the meanest city in the world, the most treacherous roads, and more.
Unnecessary travel products, the meanest city in the world, the most treacherous roads, and more.
May 1, 2007, 11:51 AM
Check out an Aer Lingus sale that ends tomorrow—it's offering some amazing fares for summer travel.
Check out an Aer Lingus sale that ends tomorrow—it's offering some amazing fares for summer travel.
May 1, 2007, 10:59 AM
The photo editors at Budget Travel have put together a bunch of tips on taking better shots.
The photo editors at Budget Travel have put together a bunch of tips on taking better shots.
May 1, 2007, 9:11 AM
Google mashups, of course. New mashups highlight selected locations with boxes that fly over and display addresses and phone numbers.
Google mashups, of course. New mashups highlight selected locations with boxes that fly over and display addresses and phone numbers.
