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Archive: August 2008
August 29, 2008, 1:10 PM
The Italian government will sell Alitalia.
The Italian government will sell Alitalia.
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August 28, 2008, 3:27 PM
No more cheap flights to London.
No more cheap flights to London.
August 28, 2008, 2:44 PM
Outdoor gourmet picnics storm the nation.
Outdoor gourmet picnics storm the nation.
August 28, 2008, 12:25 PM
Enter to win a $6,000 prize.
Enter to win a $6,000 prize.
August 28, 2008, 12:09 PM
It's a street map. No, it's a subway map. No, it's a neighborhood map. Whoa!
It's a street map. No, it's a subway map. No, it's a neighborhood map. Whoa!
August 28, 2008, 11:38 AM
Show us which subways you've ridden.
Show us which subways you've ridden.
August 27, 2008, 11:59 AM
One-way tickets discounted, online-only.
One-way tickets discounted, online-only.
August 26, 2008, 5:52 PM
Featuring the original ugly dog contest.
Featuring the original ugly dog contest.
August 25, 2008, 4:54 PM
And you can fax boarding passes.
And you can fax boarding passes.
August 25, 2008, 4:34 PM
Cut the Russian red tape.
Cut the Russian red tape.
August 22, 2008, 8:16 AM
Rx for lost luggage? Smart tags.
Rx for lost luggage? Smart tags.
August 21, 2008, 2:55 PM
The cheapest, fine Mediterranean cruise going.
The cheapest, fine Mediterranean cruise going.
August 21, 2008, 11:00 AM
A tale of deception and fliers.
A tale of deception and fliers.
August 21, 2008, 12:26 AM
Photo-stitching software offers three-dimensional images.
Photo-stitching software offers three-dimensional images.
August 20, 2008, 3:23 PM
100 miles in 100-degree heat.
100 miles in 100-degree heat.
August 20, 2008, 10:47 AM
Linklove about airports, deals, and Fonzie.
Linklove about airports, deals, and Fonzie.
August 20, 2008, 9:48 AM
Hungry on a transatlantic flight? Tough.
Hungry on a transatlantic flight? Tough.
August 19, 2008, 10:32 AM
Bern's bears bound for new park.
Bern's bears bound for new park.
August 18, 2008, 12:40 PM
In this game, people talk "funny."
In this game, people talk "funny."
August 18, 2008, 11:24 AM
Rewards cards: Deal or no deal?
Rewards cards: Deal or no deal?
August 15, 2008, 3:19 PM
The Minnow won't be lost. The Minnow won't be lost.
The Minnow won't be lost. The Minnow won't be lost.
August 15, 2008, 9:57 AM
Rome won't be faked in a day.
Rome won't be faked in a day.
August 15, 2008, 9:33 AM
Today, one euro costs $1.48. Tomorrow?
Today, one euro costs $1.48. Tomorrow?
August 15, 2008, 8:48 AM
...or do you email and blog?
...or do you email and blog?
August 14, 2008, 5:24 PM
Never bait and switch on price.
Never bait and switch on price.
August 14, 2008, 4:15 PM
A lost gnome returns from abroad.
A lost gnome returns from abroad.
August 14, 2008, 1:24 PM
The hot headlines from other blogs.
The hot headlines from other blogs.
August 14, 2008, 12:12 PM
On a trip, smiles can matter.
On a trip, smiles can matter.
August 14, 2008, 12:01 PM
Quebec City turns 400 and celebrates.
Quebec City turns 400 and celebrates.
August 14, 2008, 8:32 AM
The Sterns rate America's roadside food.
The Sterns rate America's roadside food.
August 13, 2008, 10:28 AM
Aw, shucks: Connecticut's largest oyster fest.
Aw, shucks: Connecticut's largest oyster fest.
August 13, 2008, 10:14 AM
"Earn extra cash: Rent your airbed."
"Earn extra cash: Rent your airbed."
August 12, 2008, 4:37 PM
Columbus's trip to the New World. Jack Kerouac's road trip. The Pequod in Moby Dick. Let us point you to an interactive map charting these--and other--famous trips, real and imagined.
Columbus's trip to the New World. Jack Kerouac's road trip. The Pequod in Moby Dick. Let us point you to an interactive map charting these--and other--famous trips, real and imagined.
August 12, 2008, 4:20 PM
Pilots like Logan because of its all-out effort to improve safety. But which airport do you, as a passenger, like?
Pilots like Logan because of its all-out effort to improve safety. But which airport do you, as a passenger, like?
August 12, 2008, 12:51 PM
Reid Bramblett has written several major guidebooks on Italy. Here are some of his booking tips.
Reid Bramblett has written several major guidebooks on Italy. Here are some of his booking tips.
August 12, 2008, 11:21 AM
In an industry first, a major hotel chain will set aside 10 percent of its rooms as allergy-free zones by the end of next year.
In an industry first, a major hotel chain will set aside 10 percent of its rooms as allergy-free zones by the end of next year.
August 11, 2008, 5:18 PM
Specialty retailer Flight 001 is taking an extra 30 percent off sale items already marked down 30 to 75 percent.
Specialty retailer Flight 001 is taking an extra 30 percent off sale items already marked down 30 to 75 percent.
August 11, 2008, 5:11 PM
Meta search engine Kayak has put together an easy-to-read chart that lists the five most painful fees to watch out for each of 25 domestic and international airlines.
Meta search engine Kayak has put together an easy-to-read chart that lists the five most painful fees to watch out for each of 25 domestic and international airlines.
August 11, 2008, 11:57 AM
Unfortunately, Arches National Park in Utah has one less arch now. The iconic Wall Arch, adored by photographers, sat on the very popular Devils Garden but collapsed a week ago.
Unfortunately, Arches National Park in Utah has one less arch now. The iconic Wall Arch, adored by photographers, sat on the very popular Devils Garden but collapsed a week ago.
August 8, 2008, 12:23 PM
Starwood's first Aloft and Element hotels are opening this summer, sporting a trendy design and amenities such as self-service check-in kiosks and a touch-screen concierge.
Starwood's first Aloft and Element hotels are opening this summer, sporting a trendy design and amenities such as self-service check-in kiosks and a touch-screen concierge.
August 8, 2008, 9:32 AM
The largest rental car company, Enterprise, says that rentals have increased this year in its non-airport locations due to several factors. The trend is surprising, given rising gas prices.
The largest rental car company, Enterprise, says that rentals have increased this year in its non-airport locations due to several factors. The trend is surprising, given rising gas prices.
August 7, 2008, 2:10 PM
You may have been overcharged for fuel surcharges if you flew to London between 2004 and 2006. Find out if you're owed a partial refund.
You may have been overcharged for fuel surcharges if you flew to London between 2004 and 2006. Find out if you're owed a partial refund.
August 7, 2008, 12:54 PM
Dig This in a Colorado ski town is the first bulldozer playground in the U.S. Hop onto a track-wheeled Caterpillar, and have at it, starting at $250 for two hours.
Dig This in a Colorado ski town is the first bulldozer playground in the U.S. Hop onto a track-wheeled Caterpillar, and have at it, starting at $250 for two hours.
August 7, 2008, 11:05 AM
A new train and subway system will run west to east across London, greatly expanding possible public transportation options.
A new train and subway system will run west to east across London, greatly expanding possible public transportation options.
August 6, 2008, 12:35 PM
Flights this month should not be affected by these backroom talks, but the odds are high that Alitalia will enter bankruptcy and lay off thousands of workers this fall.
Flights this month should not be affected by these backroom talks, but the odds are high that Alitalia will enter bankruptcy and lay off thousands of workers this fall.
August 6, 2008, 12:00 PM
What's better than Oktoberfest? A beer party in Germany in a warmer summer month and without the American and British frat boy visitors. Get the skinny.
What's better than Oktoberfest? A beer party in Germany in a warmer summer month and without the American and British frat boy visitors. Get the skinny.
August 6, 2008, 11:46 AM
Watch a truck on the tarmac get blasted into the water by the force of a United airplane engine, in this brief clip from a safety video.
Watch a truck on the tarmac get blasted into the water by the force of a United airplane engine, in this brief clip from a safety video.
August 6, 2008, 11:25 AM
A cartographer has posted a detailed map of Beijing for free online as a PDF. And there's a free Web tool for figuring out what--and when--to watch Olympic events.
A cartographer has posted a detailed map of Beijing for free online as a PDF. And there's a free Web tool for figuring out what--and when--to watch Olympic events.
August 6, 2008, 11:01 AM
In the coming weeks, American Airlines and British Airways will ask the U.S. government to grant the companies immunity from many of its regulations. What does this mean for you?
In the coming weeks, American Airlines and British Airways will ask the U.S. government to grant the companies immunity from many of its regulations. What does this mean for you?
August 5, 2008, 9:40 AM
Starting with its smaller MD-88 jets, Delta passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, will soon be given mid-flight access to the Internet.
Starting with its smaller MD-88 jets, Delta passengers with Wi-Fi enabled devices, such as laptops, smartphones and PDAs, will soon be given mid-flight access to the Internet.
August 4, 2008, 2:19 PM
JetBlue has removed recycled blankets and pillows from its planes and will soon begin charging $7 for pillow and blanket kits.
JetBlue has removed recycled blankets and pillows from its planes and will soon begin charging $7 for pillow and blanket kits.
August 4, 2008, 12:42 PM
For a lot of travelers, the hardest part of a trip is handling the logistics. Disney now offers 23 destinations around the globe where they take care of the details so you can spend less time planning your trip, and more time enjoying it.
For a lot of travelers, the hardest part of a trip is handling the logistics. Disney now offers 23 destinations around the globe where they take care of the details so you can spend less time planning your trip, and more time enjoying it.
August 1, 2008, 1:52 PM
The ancient city of Pompeii faces modern threats. A key one for budget travelers: Fake tour guides. We offer tips for finding a good guide and how to have a good visit to the precious site.
The ancient city of Pompeii faces modern threats. A key one for budget travelers: Fake tour guides. We offer tips for finding a good guide and how to have a good visit to the precious site.
August 1, 2008, 10:13 AM
The obesity debate rages on. Should passengers who are perceived to be overweight have to pay more to fly?
The obesity debate rages on. Should passengers who are perceived to be overweight have to pay more to fly?
