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Archive: February 2009
February 27, 2009, 6:24 PM
This year's European Capital of Culture has even gotten creative with its accommodations.
February 27, 2009, 3:34 PM
Cruise lines are squeezing their suppliers to lower costs, but they aren't cutting back on the frills.
February 27, 2009, 11:19 AM
Time to start skipping the giant sodas?
February 26, 2009, 12:55 PM
In its two-part season finale, the reality TV show traded New York for New Orleans, where Mardi Gras celebrations were heating up.
February 26, 2009, 11:07 AM
It isn't the menu that defines a zinc bar, it's its slightly nostalgic feeling and its motley mix of regulars.
February 26, 2009, 10:55 AM
Arizona and Utah's remote Monument Valley now has a touch of green thanks to the new 90-room, Navajo-owned View Hotel.
February 25, 2009, 5:33 PM
The Budget Travel Minute is here to help. These videos share practical advice to ensure a fun, smooth, and affordable getaway.
February 25, 2009, 12:32 PM
We thought we had a thing for zoo babies, but here's a blog brilliant and shameless enough to devote itself entirely to that beat.
February 25, 2009, 10:32 AM
Dance to upbeat Zydeco music, then sample gumbo and crawfish. Lots of it.
February 24, 2009, 6:44 PM
Cheap tickets to Europe, as low as $146 each way.
February 24, 2009, 4:17 PM
Now you can rent an E-ZPass or I-Pass transponder when you book a rental on Travelocity.
February 24, 2009, 3:25 PM
Good deals in Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and more.
February 24, 2009, 3:02 PM
A guide to one of the best street foods in town.
February 24, 2009, 2:10 PM
Kayak has now made it easier to see daily rates for hotels, and also to share great flights with others.
February 23, 2009, 1:44 PM
Weird fashion photos, NOLA's Magazine Street, fancy Euro hostels, and a much grassier Tokyo.
February 20, 2009, 1:29 PM
The April exhibit will feature unpublished photos and other mementos from John and Yoko's bed-ins.
February 20, 2009, 10:05 AM
Associate editor Laura MacNeil will be taking your questions on honeymoons this morning.
February 19, 2009, 5:46 PM
Presents that won't hurt your budget or your back.
February 18, 2009, 5:52 PM
The 16th annual Rhode Island Flower Show is thinking big with the theme this year.
February 18, 2009, 2:50 PM
Missing an important flight can bring out the tears and frustration in the best of us.
February 18, 2009, 10:44 AM
Rip-off airports, no more complaint line for United, and travel trends in a recession.
February 17, 2009, 6:12 PM
If you want to use Paris's most famous sights as a backdrop for wooing, you're going to need a plan.
February 13, 2009, 12:45 PM
Chasing down deals in the cities where Oscar-nominated movies are set.
February 13, 2009, 11:35 AM
For savvy gastronomes, going to an extraordinary restaurant for lunch rather than dinner is a no-brainer.
February 11, 2009, 5:20 PM
The Willamette Valley's wineries host a special event this weekend.
February 11, 2009, 11:48 AM
Software in Apple's iPhoto suite uses facial recognition technology to help you identify friends and family in your pictures without having to tag them by hand each time you see them.
February 10, 2009, 4:23 PM
In this Thai Airways commercial, a young woman requests a slice of cake, and the entire airline responds.
February 9, 2009, 1:13 PM
Longtime Priceline spokesman Brian Ek is blogging about where the deals are. We recently sat down and talked with Brian.
February 9, 2009, 12:00 PM
Choosing the right credit card, women-only hotels, Santiago tips, and more.
February 6, 2009, 3:18 PM
In a promotion, tour organizer Intrepid Travel will take 15 percent off the cost of trips between now and June for anyone who can prove they've been laid off.
February 6, 2009, 3:11 PM
Airlines have announced at least 20 sales since December 30, and some fares are down more than 50 percent from last winter.
February 6, 2009, 2:30 PM
Next week at the new American Idol Experience attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, anyone can be the star of the show.
February 6, 2009, 11:54 AM
As Valentine's Day closes in, here are some of the most romantic big-screen settings for popping the question.
February 5, 2009, 4:20 PM
The online shop carries lots of goofy items worth packing for a trip.
February 5, 2009, 3:15 PM
Listen to the communication between air traffic controllers and US Airways flight 1549 before it splashed onto the Hudson River on January 15.
February 4, 2009, 2:54 PM
The City of Brotherly Love hosts the Quest for Freedom Live and Learn Weekend.
February 4, 2009, 1:31 PM
January 29 marked the first French strike of 2009, and it's already being referred to as "Black Thursday." What's the best way to deal with one if it happens to you?
February 4, 2009, 10:35 AM
Check out some cool new apps for your cell phone that take advantage of new, GPS-based "location aware" technologies.
February 3, 2009, 4:59 PM
An artist's take on his home city, Istanbul, Turkey.
February 3, 2009, 11:28 AM
This weekend, a pro snowboarding competition comes to Manhattan's East side. Catch it live, or online.
February 3, 2009, 11:12 AM
36 hours in Vail, a super-eco resort, getting beer ads on flight attendants, and a big drop for Vegas.
February 3, 2009, 9:03 AM
This winter, 5,000 more hybrids became available nationwide for rental via Enterprise, Alamo, and National. But you should follow our tips to book a car hassle-free.
February 2, 2009, 12:13 PM
Within the past six months, most of the major airlines have offered promotional codes to claim their cheapest fares. To get the codes, sign up for the airlines' frequent flier programs and e-mail newsletters.
February 2, 2009, 11:04 AM
DealBase is a new way to figure out if a vacation package is actually offering you a discounted price, comparing it with the cost of booking the components separately.
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