A special series of posts delivering money-saving travel tips.
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
- June 2007
- May 2007
- April 2007
Archive: September 2008
September 30, 2008, 5:21 PM
The 2008 rankings, from Portland, Ore., down to Mesa, Ariz., plus sustainability gets trendy.
The 2008 rankings, from Portland, Ore., down to Mesa, Ariz., plus sustainability gets trendy.
Comments (1)
September 30, 2008, 12:21 PM
Today is the end of Ramadan, a time of fasting, and the start of celebrations for Muslims.
Today is the end of Ramadan, a time of fasting, and the start of celebrations for Muslims.
September 30, 2008, 11:23 AM
The perfect place to celebrate BBQ and blues alike is Columbia, Mo.
The perfect place to celebrate BBQ and blues alike is Columbia, Mo.
September 30, 2008, 9:30 AM
Some websites are giving a personalized (and much safer) spin to the ancient art of hitchhiking.
Some websites are giving a personalized (and much safer) spin to the ancient art of hitchhiking.
September 30, 2008, 9:14 AM
Another publication marries into Budget Travel's family.
Another publication marries into Budget Travel's family.
September 29, 2008, 1:04 PM
Sort through a mix of deals featured by companies like Budget Travel, Expedia, and Kayak with a new search engine from BootsnAll.com.
Sort through a mix of deals featured by companies like Budget Travel, Expedia, and Kayak with a new search engine from BootsnAll.com.
September 29, 2008, 12:47 PM
Hong Kong and San Francisco take the top spots.
Hong Kong and San Francisco take the top spots.
September 29, 2008, 10:37 AM
Why renting a hybrid car costs so much more, and other recent travel stories worth reading.
Why renting a hybrid car costs so much more, and other recent travel stories worth reading.
September 26, 2008, 11:49 AM
Nearly half of the London Tube's cars will have air-conditioning. Whew!
Nearly half of the London Tube's cars will have air-conditioning. Whew!
September 26, 2008, 11:42 AM
Our Extra Mile Award winner for 2008 makes yet another improvement!
Our Extra Mile Award winner for 2008 makes yet another improvement!
September 26, 2008, 10:35 AM
Once you've messaged a photo from your cell phone to an assigned address, your friends can see your pics from their computers or their cell-phone's Web browser.
Once you've messaged a photo from your cell phone to an assigned address, your friends can see your pics from their computers or their cell-phone's Web browser.
September 25, 2008, 4:57 PM
How have the economic uncertainties affected your travel plans?
How have the economic uncertainties affected your travel plans?
September 25, 2008, 3:42 PM
The Irish carrier lets you announce to everyone within earshot, "Honey, I'm on the plane."
The Irish carrier lets you announce to everyone within earshot, "Honey, I'm on the plane."
September 25, 2008, 3:31 PM
When you buy a round-trip flight between the U.S. and U.K., British Airways will throw in a two-night hotel stay.
When you buy a round-trip flight between the U.S. and U.K., British Airways will throw in a two-night hotel stay.
September 25, 2008, 2:30 PM
Some online resources can help you live like a local--and avoid trouble at the grocery store!
Some online resources can help you live like a local--and avoid trouble at the grocery store!
September 25, 2008, 1:34 PM
A new, reliable chain has taken root in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Borneo, with more outposts to come.
A new, reliable chain has taken root in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and in Borneo, with more outposts to come.
September 24, 2008, 9:37 AM
We found a great list of free walking tours and music performances, plus even a few places with free snacks, in the Czech capital.
We found a great list of free walking tours and music performances, plus even a few places with free snacks, in the Czech capital.
September 24, 2008, 8:57 AM
The longest-running blues festival pitches its tents by the San Francisco Bay.
The longest-running blues festival pitches its tents by the San Francisco Bay.
September 23, 2008, 3:45 PM
Settling the bill at that pricey business-class hotel could get a little sticky.
Settling the bill at that pricey business-class hotel could get a little sticky.
September 23, 2008, 12:58 PM
A song can act like a Proustian madeleine, taking you back in time to a favorite vacation spot.
A song can act like a Proustian madeleine, taking you back in time to a favorite vacation spot.
September 23, 2008, 12:20 PM
A first-hand tale of a safety evacuation gone right.
A first-hand tale of a safety evacuation gone right.
September 23, 2008, 11:38 AM
Air India used to offer the cheapest tickets between Newark and Paris. But now only pricier fares are available.
Air India used to offer the cheapest tickets between Newark and Paris. But now only pricier fares are available.
September 23, 2008, 9:15 AM
Six steps to take with your credit card issuer.
Six steps to take with your credit card issuer.
September 22, 2008, 2:42 PM
The home of former president James Madison underwent a five-year, $24 million restoration.
The home of former president James Madison underwent a five-year, $24 million restoration.
September 19, 2008, 8:28 AM
We tell you which chains do--and don't--charge for Internet access.
We tell you which chains do--and don't--charge for Internet access.
September 18, 2008, 4:32 PM
It's the opening of the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center in Times Square.
It's the opening of the Broadway Concierge & Ticket Center in Times Square.
September 18, 2008, 4:15 PM
We interview company insiders for insights.
We interview company insiders for insights.
September 18, 2008, 3:10 PM
Disney theme parks have a special birthday present for their guests in 2009: free admission.
Disney theme parks have a special birthday present for their guests in 2009: free admission.
September 18, 2008, 2:22 PM
Watch as associate editor Laura MacNeil introduces some of this year's picks.
Watch as associate editor Laura MacNeil introduces some of this year's picks.
September 18, 2008, 11:24 AM
It's a make-or-break week.
It's a make-or-break week.
September 18, 2008, 11:19 AM
A 50th Anniversary celebration with a social media twist.
A 50th Anniversary celebration with a social media twist.
September 18, 2008, 11:10 AM
Should airlines that provide Internet access in mid-flight censor certain websites that may be offensive?
Should airlines that provide Internet access in mid-flight censor certain websites that may be offensive?
September 18, 2008, 10:54 AM
A new London walking tour helps efforts to clean up the Thames.
A new London walking tour helps efforts to clean up the Thames.
September 17, 2008, 11:40 AM
This Saturday and Sunday, across town!
This Saturday and Sunday, across town!
September 17, 2008, 11:18 AM
Pennsylvania tourism lets you share trip ideas.
Pennsylvania tourism lets you share trip ideas.
September 16, 2008, 10:38 AM
One new dish is a waffle with blueberry thyme compote.
One new dish is a waffle with blueberry thyme compote.
September 16, 2008, 7:50 AM
After 10 decades on the road, a travel journalist ponders the difference.
After 10 decades on the road, a travel journalist ponders the difference.
September 15, 2008, 1:24 PM
We talk to AIG Travel Guard.
We talk to AIG Travel Guard.
September 15, 2008, 12:52 PM
The fee is for tickets for travel on or after Nov. 10.
The fee is for tickets for travel on or after Nov. 10.
September 15, 2008, 10:03 AM
It may run out of cash to buy fuel, unless pilots agree to a deal.
It may run out of cash to buy fuel, unless pilots agree to a deal.
September 15, 2008, 9:30 AM
An up-and-coming, hotel-booking option.
An up-and-coming, hotel-booking option.
September 15, 2008, 9:19 AM
Southwest's flight attendants stop taking cash.
Southwest's flight attendants stop taking cash.
September 12, 2008, 4:35 PM
And to everyone bearing up under Hurricane Ike's destructiveness.
And to everyone bearing up under Hurricane Ike's destructiveness.
September 12, 2008, 1:08 PM
The Cruise Critic editor answers questions.
The Cruise Critic editor answers questions.
September 12, 2008, 12:01 PM
An insider interview offers some tips.
An insider interview offers some tips.
September 12, 2008, 11:30 AM
Zoom in under two hours, cheaply.
Zoom in under two hours, cheaply.
September 12, 2008, 10:55 AM
A critic picks his favorite pair.
A critic picks his favorite pair.
September 11, 2008, 3:53 PM
Sale: JFK to Manhattan for $45 one-way.
Sale: JFK to Manhattan for $45 one-way.
September 11, 2008, 2:54 PM
Take a GPS-guided tour in San Francisco, Miami, San Diego, Barcelona, or Lisbon, in these cute cars that "talk" to you about the sites you're passing.
Take a GPS-guided tour in San Francisco, Miami, San Diego, Barcelona, or Lisbon, in these cute cars that "talk" to you about the sites you're passing.
September 11, 2008, 10:20 AM
Kids and money: Some inventive strategies.
Kids and money: Some inventive strategies.
September 11, 2008, 10:14 AM
Stay in a New Yorker's home!
Stay in a New Yorker's home!
September 10, 2008, 9:35 AM
This weekend, the city is celebrating the grand opening of the Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza, a former railyard that is now the center of the city's new arts-and-culture corridor.
This weekend, the city is celebrating the grand opening of the Santa Fe Railyard Park and Plaza, a former railyard that is now the center of the city's new arts-and-culture corridor.
September 9, 2008, 2:48 PM
A repatriated body was accidentally mis-routed.
A repatriated body was accidentally mis-routed.
September 9, 2008, 9:01 AM
Save $1,000 on Vail ski passes.
Save $1,000 on Vail ski passes.
September 8, 2008, 2:17 PM
Book by Thursday; travel this fall.
Book by Thursday; travel this fall.
September 8, 2008, 10:46 AM
Round-trip tickets for pennies, plus fees.
Round-trip tickets for pennies, plus fees.
September 6, 2008, 7:12 PM
Going upscale: Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
Going upscale: Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
September 5, 2008, 6:04 PM
Pay $19.28 a night this fall.
Pay $19.28 a night this fall.
September 5, 2008, 2:00 PM
Singapore, a gambling town? The formerly prim British colony's new project is the Marina Bay Sands.
Singapore, a gambling town? The formerly prim British colony's new project is the Marina Bay Sands.
September 4, 2008, 4:33 PM
Guidebook author Michael Blanding offers advice.
Guidebook author Michael Blanding offers advice.
September 4, 2008, 4:04 PM
Guidebook author Hilary Nangle tells us the best roads for viewing the fall foliage while avoiding heavy traffic, offers a sample road trip itinerary, and shares with us helpful websites for planning a trip.
Guidebook author Hilary Nangle tells us the best roads for viewing the fall foliage while avoiding heavy traffic, offers a sample road trip itinerary, and shares with us helpful websites for planning a trip.
September 4, 2008, 2:14 PM
You can avoid a similar fate!
You can avoid a similar fate!
September 4, 2008, 11:58 AM
Two websites help you save gas.
Two websites help you save gas.
September 3, 2008, 3:49 PM
Readers are invited to share advice.
Readers are invited to share advice.
September 3, 2008, 9:53 AM
About 400,000 people are expected to attend the Black Family Reunion Celebration on the National Mall in D.C. this weekend.
About 400,000 people are expected to attend the Black Family Reunion Celebration on the National Mall in D.C. this weekend.
September 3, 2008, 9:27 AM
Score one for hungry United travelers.
Score one for hungry United travelers.
September 2, 2008, 3:14 PM
Five airlines hike their fees substantially.
Five airlines hike their fees substantially.
