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Archive: December 2007
December 30, 2007, 2:05 PM
Paris, France will go smoke-free in all public spaces, including cafés and restaurants, starting January 2, 2008.
Paris, France will go smoke-free in all public spaces, including cafés and restaurants, starting January 2, 2008.
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December 28, 2007, 2:10 PM
Time to take stock of where you're headed this year—and we're here to help.
Time to take stock of where you're headed this year—and we're here to help.
December 28, 2007, 1:31 PM
The Texan city is kicking the habit for New Year's, with a stricter smoking ban.
The Texan city is kicking the habit for New Year's, with a stricter smoking ban.
December 28, 2007, 12:06 PM
Text messaging is the newest way for those on the go to share and receive real-time information about everything from flight delays to tortuous check-in lines.
Text messaging is the newest way for those on the go to share and receive real-time information about everything from flight delays to tortuous check-in lines.
December 28, 2007, 10:28 AM
You'll find 'em in our handy roundup.
You'll find 'em in our handy roundup.
December 27, 2007, 2:56 PM
Hidden inside of Google Earth's version 4.2 is a flight simulator, which allows you to feel like you're piloting an airplane over satellite images of the Earth's surface.
Hidden inside of Google Earth's version 4.2 is a flight simulator, which allows you to feel like you're piloting an airplane over satellite images of the Earth's surface.
December 26, 2007, 2:27 PM
Hotwire has dropped its $6 a ticket charge, whether you're buying a standard airfare or one of the website's signature "blind bookings" where you don't know the name or time of your flight.
Hotwire has dropped its $6 a ticket charge, whether you're buying a standard airfare or one of the website's signature "blind bookings" where you don't know the name or time of your flight.
December 26, 2007, 11:24 AM
More opinions on whether to go to Europe or not—where in the world will you end up in '08?
More opinions on whether to go to Europe or not—where in the world will you end up in '08?
December 21, 2007, 1:12 PM
Trip Advisor continues to place greater trust in the hands of its users—could this be the way travel is moving?
Trip Advisor continues to place greater trust in the hands of its users—could this be the way travel is moving?
December 21, 2007, 11:43 AM
And a wish for happy holidays ...
And a wish for happy holidays ...
December 21, 2007, 11:22 AM
Find out where your fellow readers will be headed in 2008. Maybe you'll see them there!
Find out where your fellow readers will be headed in 2008. Maybe you'll see them there!
December 21, 2007, 9:35 AM
It's a merging of the minds, if you will; the two searching sites will share their best features.
It's a merging of the minds, if you will; the two searching sites will share their best features.
December 20, 2007, 12:55 PM
Why blame travelers for their carbon emissions when there are other, more effective ways of cutting down on pollution?
Why blame travelers for their carbon emissions when there are other, more effective ways of cutting down on pollution?
December 20, 2007, 12:38 PM
Greyhound now lets passengers pay $5 each way for priority seating on bus rides departing from more than 30 cities.
Greyhound now lets passengers pay $5 each way for priority seating on bus rides departing from more than 30 cities.
December 20, 2007, 12:24 PM
We recently invited readers to share their tips on solo travel. Here are some highlights.
We recently invited readers to share their tips on solo travel. Here are some highlights.
December 19, 2007, 4:58 PM
Today, the U.S. dollar buys about half as much in western Europe as it did in 2001.
Today, the U.S. dollar buys about half as much in western Europe as it did in 2001.
December 19, 2007, 2:49 PM
TripAdvisor gets a facelift, Virgin America news, and more in today's roundup.
TripAdvisor gets a facelift, Virgin America news, and more in today's roundup.
December 19, 2007, 1:57 PM
Under new rules, JFK will only be allowed 82 or 83 flights per hour at peak times, down significantly from the 90 to 100 that had been scheduled this past summer.
Under new rules, JFK will only be allowed 82 or 83 flights per hour at peak times, down significantly from the 90 to 100 that had been scheduled this past summer.
December 19, 2007, 11:29 AM
Get a closer glimpse at a moment in the life of an air-traffic controller—it's not for the weak of heart!
Get a closer glimpse at a moment in the life of an air-traffic controller—it's not for the weak of heart!
December 19, 2007, 10:32 AM
In a new feature, Google invites you to type your airline name and flight number into its search box, and it will fetch the latest flight stats, such as whether your flight is delayed.
In a new feature, Google invites you to type your airline name and flight number into its search box, and it will fetch the latest flight stats, such as whether your flight is delayed.
December 18, 2007, 8:43 AM
The dramatic animated black-and-white film will get you thinking about Iran.
The dramatic animated black-and-white film will get you thinking about Iran.
December 17, 2007, 5:15 PM
Last week, The Cranky Flier noticed that the fares offered on USAirways.com are $5 higher than available elsewhere.
Last week, The Cranky Flier noticed that the fares offered on USAirways.com are $5 higher than available elsewhere.
December 17, 2007, 3:05 PM
Local/sustainable food types are trying to get a new food market.
Local/sustainable food types are trying to get a new food market.
December 17, 2007, 11:34 AM
The cost of getting around is probably going to keep rising.
The cost of getting around is probably going to keep rising.
December 17, 2007, 10:12 AM
Fan of Knoxville? Help one of our staffers out by telling her the best things to do and see.
Fan of Knoxville? Help one of our staffers out by telling her the best things to do and see.
December 17, 2007, 9:38 AM
Today, you need $1.48 to buy a euro, but within a year's time, you may only need $1.39—or roughly 6 percent less.
Today, you need $1.48 to buy a euro, but within a year's time, you may only need $1.39—or roughly 6 percent less.
December 14, 2007, 11:38 AM
As an earlier blog post noted, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises ceased sailing operations in September.
As an earlier blog post noted, Windjammer Barefoot Cruises ceased sailing operations in September.
December 14, 2007, 8:57 AM
The most respected forecaster in the hotel industry is Bjorn Hanson of the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The most respected forecaster in the hotel industry is Bjorn Hanson of the accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers.
December 13, 2007, 12:37 PM
Could it be the bull-riding? The romance? No one is certain, but Spain is surely a hot spot.
Could it be the bull-riding? The romance? No one is certain, but Spain is surely a hot spot.
December 13, 2007, 10:06 AM
Viewers can offer feedback on eight TV pilots that The Travel Channel is considering.
Viewers can offer feedback on eight TV pilots that The Travel Channel is considering.
December 13, 2007, 9:56 AM
Here's the bad idea of the day, from AP/Yahoo.com.
Here's the bad idea of the day, from AP/Yahoo.com.
December 12, 2007, 4:25 PM
Unlike airplanes, airships are lighter-than-air vehicles—similar to blimps but faster.
Unlike airplanes, airships are lighter-than-air vehicles—similar to blimps but faster.
December 11, 2007, 10:50 AM
A new forecasting website claims it's the Magic 8 ball of nonstop routes.
A new forecasting website claims it's the Magic 8 ball of nonstop routes.
December 11, 2007, 9:04 AM
The Transportation Department is limiting flights to JFK, and passengers will feel the pinch.
The Transportation Department is limiting flights to JFK, and passengers will feel the pinch.
December 10, 2007, 2:49 PM
So, which personality are you? Find out with this fun website—and you might learn a little bit about better ways for you to travel.
So, which personality are you? Find out with this fun website—and you might learn a little bit about better ways for you to travel.
December 10, 2007, 10:57 AM
Hopefully it'll be easier (and more fun) to keep than "losing 10 pounds."
Hopefully it'll be easier (and more fun) to keep than "losing 10 pounds."
December 8, 2007, 8:54 AM
Nice guys finish last, especially at airports—but does that make it ok to cheat the rules?
Nice guys finish last, especially at airports—but does that make it ok to cheat the rules?
December 7, 2007, 5:41 PM
Intense anger at airline delays and other travel woes is pulsing in online forums.
Intense anger at airline delays and other travel woes is pulsing in online forums.
December 7, 2007, 9:14 AM
Starting on one plane on Dec. 11, will begin offering free inflight e-mail and Yahoo instant messaging services via a broadband Wi-Fi network.
Starting on one plane on Dec. 11, will begin offering free inflight e-mail and Yahoo instant messaging services via a broadband Wi-Fi network.
December 7, 2007, 9:05 AM
This is remarkable, given that the dollar has weakest buying power there in decades. The government credits its marketing campaign.
This is remarkable, given that the dollar has weakest buying power there in decades. The government credits its marketing campaign.
December 6, 2007, 12:02 PM
The New York Times ran an article yesterday about explosive growth in solo travel.
The New York Times ran an article yesterday about explosive growth in solo travel.
December 6, 2007, 9:24 AM
See some of the sights in the movie with our guide—it's quite dashing.
See some of the sights in the movie with our guide—it's quite dashing.
December 6, 2007, 9:01 AM
The TSA has logged a record number of complaints in past months—but you'll be surprised to find out why.
The TSA has logged a record number of complaints in past months—but you'll be surprised to find out why.
December 5, 2007, 11:46 AM
Finally, a bit of style for the budget-minded; a 32 room-hotel has landed in London's Heathrow airport, offering free Wi-Fi and other perks.
Finally, a bit of style for the budget-minded; a 32 room-hotel has landed in London's Heathrow airport, offering free Wi-Fi and other perks.
December 4, 2007, 2:48 PM
It can be hard to find a clean bathroom when you're traveling.
It can be hard to find a clean bathroom when you're traveling.
December 4, 2007, 2:28 PM
When Tony Pierce became editor of LAist.com, he pumped up the site's metabolism by tapping a lot of great writers.
When Tony Pierce became editor of LAist.com, he pumped up the site's metabolism by tapping a lot of great writers.
December 4, 2007, 12:37 PM
It could be the future of checking-in—if successful, the program could spread nationwide.
It could be the future of checking-in—if successful, the program could spread nationwide.
December 4, 2007, 11:15 AM
By the end of the year, Orbitz.com and Cheaptickets.com will offer hybrid rental cars from Avis and Budget locations nationwide.
By the end of the year, Orbitz.com and Cheaptickets.com will offer hybrid rental cars from Avis and Budget locations nationwide.
December 4, 2007, 10:31 AM
Images from hundreds of west-facing webcams worldwide can be seen at the website Eternal Sunset.
Images from hundreds of west-facing webcams worldwide can be seen at the website Eternal Sunset.
December 3, 2007, 3:02 PM
Fly straight to the Caribbean, Broadway is back, the EU might owe you money, and more in today's edition.
Fly straight to the Caribbean, Broadway is back, the EU might owe you money, and more in today's edition.
December 3, 2007, 10:20 AM
Help one of our staff plan a winter getaway—minus the mosquitos.
Help one of our staff plan a winter getaway—minus the mosquitos.
December 3, 2007, 9:44 AM
The FTC is taking a look at the companies and organizations you can pay to "offset" carbon emissions from flying, according to Travel Weekly.
The FTC is taking a look at the companies and organizations you can pay to "offset" carbon emissions from flying, according to Travel Weekly.
December 3, 2007, 8:19 AM
This Just In has been tracking the spread of bike-sharing programs, and we've got the latest.
This Just In has been tracking the spread of bike-sharing programs, and we've got the latest.
