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Archive: March 2008
March 31, 2008, 9:35 PM
Thanks to pressure from Florida's Attorney General's office, Carnival will refund supplemental fuel charges for bookings made before Nov. 7 last year for trips starting Feb. 1, 2008.
March 31, 2008, 5:02 PM
Recent news from the TSA doesn't make us feel any less stressed about security screening.
March 31, 2008, 1:40 PM
Europe has its own versions of JetBlue and Southwest, and these discount airlines can save you money when you want to hop around the Continent.
March 31, 2008, 11:17 AM
European bargains are elusive these days. Luckily, the blog Cheapest Destinations knows how not to go broke while traveling in Europe this summer.
March 28, 2008, 4:13 PM
BoltBus, a new super-discount express service operated by Greyhound, launched Thursday, joining other heavily discounted bus operations.
March 28, 2008, 11:55 AM
Ciclismo Classico has introduced its own sort of stimulus plan: €200 in spending money.
March 28, 2008, 6:48 AM
BoltBus, a new discount express service operated by Greyhound, has launched. We take a test ride.
March 27, 2008, 2:52 PM
We're always being told how much cheaper it is to fly today than in the past. But do official statistics exaggerate the savings?
March 27, 2008, 1:27 PM
All the latest travel news (and even a little gossip) with our blog roundup, including traveling to Amsterdam with kids.
March 27, 2008, 12:15 PM
Ever wanted to visit Guatemala? The author of Moon Handbooks: Guatemala answers your questions.
March 27, 2008, 10:52 AM
The next time you call "window seat!" you'll be able to know what you're looking at overhead, with this new handy guide.
March 27, 2008, 10:36 AM
David Neeleman is busy launching a new discount airline—in Brazil.
March 27, 2008, 9:13 AM
New rules make for good news: Open Skies will allow U.S. and EU airlines to operate transatlantic flights between any cities they like.
March 26, 2008, 4:37 PM
News on India's Jet Airways and "Deltalina," all in today's roundup.
March 26, 2008, 11:39 AM
Last week, editor Erik Torkells posted a question on this blog; here's a sampling of the many comments from our readers.
March 25, 2008, 4:59 PM
The law required airlines to provide adequate food and water to passengers stuck on planes for over three hours before takeoff.
March 25, 2008, 1:14 PM
I'm not a huge fan of buses, myself, but you have to admire Megabus. The low-fare bus line is expanding like crazy.
March 25, 2008, 12:03 PM
If you think touching down at Boston's Logan Airport on a windy day is a harrowing experience, be glad you’re not on the list of the most dangerous aircraft landings in the world.
March 24, 2008, 12:32 PM
In 2008, there are several ways for culture hunters to sample Europe's fine arts without spending a eurocent.
March 21, 2008, 2:26 PM
A group of Skycaps is suing American Airlines because now that the airline charges $2-3 per bag for the service, fewer passengers are tipping.
March 21, 2008, 1:30 PM
Is the Southern California CityPass worth buying? We do the math.
March 20, 2008, 2:46 PM
It's a little bit "Choose Your Own Adventure"—you're encouraged to flip back and forth through different pages, discovering boutique shops, foodie havens, and similar venues.
March 20, 2008, 7:05 AM
KioskKiosk offers you some great souvenirs—and you don't even have to leave home.
March 19, 2008, 1:43 PM
When you think of hostels, you probably imagine a hangout for twenty-something backpackers. But many hostels are surprisingly well-suited for families.
March 19, 2008, 12:07 PM
Starting in April 2008, JetBlue will offer passengers a chance to sit in seats that have 38 inches of legroom for a fee.
March 19, 2008, 7:57 AM
Feel as though airfares today are emptying your pockets? You're not alone—and it might not all get reported.
March 18, 2008, 2:52 PM
We challenged a photographer to capture glimpses of unexpected, everyday life in Paris—and found ourselves falling in love with the city all over again.
March 18, 2008, 2:17 PM
Hard Rock Park, an amusement park opening May 9 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., just announced a new ride.
March 17, 2008, 3:49 PM
A better way to board a plane? That and more in today's roundup.
March 17, 2008, 11:38 AM
Brewmasters and industry insiders weigh in on how to pour, store, and judge a fine beer—and survive a long night at the pub—in our Web-only story.
March 17, 2008, 9:05 AM
Several readers complained about the story in our March issue about the new Sky Train from Beijing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet.
March 14, 2008, 6:03 PM
The Nepali government will close the mountain to trekkers from May 1-10, when the Olympic torch is to be carried to the summit.
March 14, 2008, 4:17 PM
Long fly the Queen! Hopefully, the new terminal will allow her to do just that.
March 14, 2008, 12:00 PM
It's not Mission:Impossible to find a cool place to stay in DC. This message will self-destruct ...
March 14, 2008, 9:48 AM
Unfortunately, you'll have to take the long way around to this cool country.
March 14, 2008, 9:27 AM
We asked you to share stories of your most memorable vacation involving tea, and we were wowed by the response. We received 68 stories, including three poems.
March 13, 2008, 3:10 PM
Taking away access to the state parks seems a little bit like kicking a puppy.
March 13, 2008, 11:34 AM
We've covered several topics about bad behavior on airplanes in the past few months.
March 13, 2008, 11:19 AM
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has recently announced the launch of a new slate of programming for 2008 for Disney Travel on Demand, but the real highlight is the interactive capability of the channel.
March 12, 2008, 8:31 AM
An olive branch to angry passengers? Possibly.
March 11, 2008, 11:50 AM
US Airways is trying to cash in on the boredom of its passengers by inviting companies to slap advertisements on its airplane tray tables.
March 11, 2008, 11:18 AM
We all know that we ought to digitize our most precious photo prints, but who has the time? A great deal on a photo service might be the answer.
March 10, 2008, 5:15 PM
It's not as easy as you thought, as a compadre who's traveling around Spain found out.
March 10, 2008, 10:15 AM
With its destruction imminent, now is your last chance to take in the history of Yankee Stadium.
March 7, 2008, 8:10 AM
Neil Mandt traveled the world to shoot his latest film, debuting in March 2008, on a budget of $50,000.
March 7, 2008, 6:39 AM
American Airlines decided to go ahead with a five-person Chicago-Heathrow flight on February 8, and now environmentalists are giving them flak.
March 6, 2008, 2:29 PM
The airport's content filters are set aggressively to prevent anything that might be construed as objectionable content.
March 6, 2008, 2:00 PM
It's weird but true—you can now rest comfortably at 10,000 leagues under the sea. But will it be a trend?
March 6, 2008, 9:14 AM
As you may know, many countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa expect you to pay a departure tax when you check in at their airports.
March 5, 2008, 4:45 PM
The farewatcher will help you find the cheapest ticket, so have your trigger finger ready when you see a good deal.
March 5, 2008, 4:38 PM
Their new book explores traveling in an eco-friendly way—something we can all get excited about.
March 5, 2008, 1:03 PM
For fun this March, we're giving away a tea basket that contains Harney & Sons Organic Green Iced Tea Bags plus Caribe Green and Back Tea and Guava.
March 5, 2008, 11:08 AM
Anyone in Rome used to be able to wander among the city's most famous ancient ruins for free. But starting March 8, entrance tickets will be required.
March 4, 2008, 11:22 AM
Attention fellow cheapskates: Greyhound has launched a low-fare spin-off service, BoltBus.
March 3, 2008, 1:01 PM
If you live to cheat the carry-on rule, Delta knows who you are—and will catch you.