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- Security: A better, cheaper lock for your luggage (24 comments)
- When good deals disappear: The old bait and switch? (41 comments)
- Girlfriend Getaways: Where are you headed? (45 comments)
- Unfair treatment on cruises? (66 comments)
- What's your favorite theme park ride? (38 comments)
A special series of posts delivering money-saving travel tips.
Erik Torkells, Editor in Chief
In this photo, I was…Inside a James Turrell Skyspace at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. I love Turrell's work, and his Skyspaces in particular (they're essentially rooms with a hole in the ceiling). My partner and I took his grandmother to San Francisco for the weekend, and the de Young was definitely a highlight.I won't leave home without…At least one bag of M&Ms
My biggest travel gripe is…Relentlessly noisy airports; TVs, beeping carts, announcements about the moving sidewalk ending—it drives me bananas!
My best road trip was…Eastern Oregon, Iowa, West Texas—I've loved them all
Erik's Posts
May 16, 2008, 9:12 AM
A plea to National Car Rental: Go easy on the so-called air freshener!
A plea to National Car Rental: Go easy on the so-called air freshener!
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May 14, 2008, 8:04 AM
The federal government must agree to basic rights for travelers visiting the U.S.--because as one Italian man's experience shows, they don't have any rights at all.
The federal government must agree to basic rights for travelers visiting the U.S.--because as one Italian man's experience shows, they don't have any rights at all.
May 9, 2008, 11:15 AM
Ever had a good deal disappear when you clicked on it? Is it the old bait and switch?
Ever had a good deal disappear when you clicked on it? Is it the old bait and switch?
May 7, 2008, 1:46 PM
Sex and the City: Which character are you?
Sex and the City: Which character are you?
May 2, 2008, 11:07 AM
Is your toothpaste less likely to be detected by TSA screeners if it's Crest?
Is your toothpaste less likely to be detected by TSA screeners if it's Crest?
April 30, 2008, 11:36 AM
A woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line because the cruise line was reserving seats in its priority restaurants for higher-paying passengers.
A woman is suing Norwegian Cruise Line because the cruise line was reserving seats in its priority restaurants for higher-paying passengers.
April 28, 2008, 4:07 PM
If there's one piece of advice I give more than any other, it's to join the loyalty club of any company you use. But when I recently stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago, I didn't take my own advice...
If there's one piece of advice I give more than any other, it's to join the loyalty club of any company you use. But when I recently stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel in Chicago, I didn't take my own advice...
April 16, 2008, 12:44 PM
Is McCain's summer gas-tax freeze populist pandering?
Is McCain's summer gas-tax freeze populist pandering?
April 15, 2008, 3:47 PM
Royal Caribbean's new ship is designed to have a cool interior courtyard open to the sky.
Royal Caribbean's new ship is designed to have a cool interior courtyard open to the sky.
April 10, 2008, 12:52 PM
I just saved $99 on a car rental. How?
I just saved $99 on a car rental. How?
April 2, 2008, 9:26 PM
As the editor of a travel magazine I’m not supposed to hate any place, or so I’ve always assumed
As the editor of a travel magazine I’m not supposed to hate any place, or so I’ve always assumed
April 1, 2008, 11:51 AM
Just how much does extra legroom cost? Maybe we'll never know.
Just how much does extra legroom cost? Maybe we'll never know.
March 31, 2008, 5:02 PM
Recent news from the TSA doesn't make us feel any less stressed about security screening.
Recent news from the TSA doesn't make us feel any less stressed about security screening.
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.
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 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.
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 18, 2008, 2:17 PM
Hard Rock Park, an amusement park opening May 9 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., just announced a new ride.
Hard Rock Park, an amusement park opening May 9 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., just announced a new ride.
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.
Several readers complained about the story in our March issue about the new Sky Train from Beijing, China, to Lhasa, Tibet.
March 14, 2008, 9:48 AM
Unfortunately, you'll have to take the long way around to this cool country.
Unfortunately, you'll have to take the long way around to this cool country.
March 12, 2008, 8:31 AM
An olive branch to angry passengers? Possibly.
An olive branch to angry passengers? Possibly.
March 10, 2008, 5:15 PM
It's not as easy as you thought, as a compadre who's traveling around Spain found out.
It's not as easy as you thought, as a compadre who's traveling around Spain found out.
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.
American Airlines decided to go ahead with a five-person Chicago-Heathrow flight on February 8, and now environmentalists are giving them flak.
February 24, 2008, 9:32 AM
February 2008 poll for best travel innovation.
February 2008 poll for best travel innovation.
February 24, 2008, 9:19 AM
The news that Princeton is creating a program so that incoming students can spend a year doing social work abroad made me deeply envious.
The news that Princeton is creating a program so that incoming students can spend a year doing social work abroad made me deeply envious.
February 22, 2008, 8:51 AM
The TSA is trying something novel at Denver International Airport: When you reach the security checkpoint, you can choose which line to enter.
The TSA is trying something novel at Denver International Airport: When you reach the security checkpoint, you can choose which line to enter.
February 21, 2008, 7:51 AM
If the Swissotel Chicago really is giving housekeepers "a $10 bonus for every smoker they catch," I'm creeped out.
If the Swissotel Chicago really is giving housekeepers "a $10 bonus for every smoker they catch," I'm creeped out.
February 19, 2008, 8:23 AM
Amtrak is officially announcing that it'll begin random searches of passengers' carry-on bags—the system is modeled after the one used in New York City subway stations.
Amtrak is officially announcing that it'll begin random searches of passengers' carry-on bags—the system is modeled after the one used in New York City subway stations.
February 3, 2008, 11:18 AM
Seems like a no-brainer, but when you're traveling with a companion, does it change things?
Seems like a no-brainer, but when you're traveling with a companion, does it change things?
January 15, 2008, 11:07 AM
hate having to find a place to put all the stuff. This new park has a solution for that, and it's very smart.
hate having to find a place to put all the stuff. This new park has a solution for that, and it's very smart.
January 11, 2008, 9:14 AM
Anyone interested in equal rights for gay people should check out the Human Rights Campaign's Buying for Equality 2008.
Anyone interested in equal rights for gay people should check out the Human Rights Campaign's Buying for Equality 2008.
January 4, 2008, 2:39 PM
January is prime time for "restaurant weeks"—when cities get restaurants to agree to three-course set menus at much cheaper prices.
January is prime time for "restaurant weeks"—when cities get restaurants to agree to three-course set menus at much cheaper prices.
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 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 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?
November 27, 2007, 8:40 AM
It's unheard of, right? You agree to a price and pay, and that's it. Not in the cruise industry.
It's unheard of, right? You agree to a price and pay, and that's it. Not in the cruise industry.
November 12, 2007, 4:36 PM
While in Boston the weekend before last, my partner and I had a crummy hotel experience.
While in Boston the weekend before last, my partner and I had a crummy hotel experience.
November 7, 2007, 9:10 AM
Every now and then it stuns me anew that Americans are not allowed to travel freely to Cuba.
Every now and then it stuns me anew that Americans are not allowed to travel freely to Cuba.
November 6, 2007, 3:25 PM
Feel like doing some good today?
Feel like doing some good today?
October 25, 2007, 9:00 AM
After going through the first wave of entries for our 10th-anniversary story on 25 Reasons You Love New York, I was impressed by the breadth of your knowledge.
After going through the first wave of entries for our 10th-anniversary story on 25 Reasons You Love New York, I was impressed by the breadth of your knowledge.
October 18, 2007, 9:01 AM
TripAdvisor is trying to prove that you can be smart and sexy with their site facelift.
TripAdvisor is trying to prove that you can be smart and sexy with their site facelift.
October 17, 2007, 9:24 AM
Southwest Airlines finally killed off BoardFirst.
Southwest Airlines finally killed off BoardFirst.
October 16, 2007, 11:23 AM
I'd been curious to learn more about how Virgin America's in-flight instant messaging service works.
I'd been curious to learn more about how Virgin America's in-flight instant messaging service works.
October 11, 2007, 10:22 AM
I was impressed by US Airways: I've had no activity since June 2006, so the airline sent me an email.
I was impressed by US Airways: I've had no activity since June 2006, so the airline sent me an email.
October 9, 2007, 5:36 PM
When I flew down to Virginia a couple of weeks ago, I forgot to check in at home, so when I arrived at LaGuardia I checked in at an AirTran kiosk.
When I flew down to Virginia a couple of weeks ago, I forgot to check in at home, so when I arrived at LaGuardia I checked in at an AirTran kiosk.
October 1, 2007, 2:56 PM
When our editor needs to get to Boston, it's an ultimate throwdown.
When our editor needs to get to Boston, it's an ultimate throwdown.
October 1, 2007, 9:45 AM
You can give your regards to Broadway with these ticket deals.
You can give your regards to Broadway with these ticket deals.
September 28, 2007, 9:19 AM
We're interested in why you love New York so much. You could see it in the 10th anniversary issue of the magazine!
We're interested in why you love New York so much. You could see it in the 10th anniversary issue of the magazine!
September 27, 2007, 5:50 PM
I've been quiet on the topic of the "passenger's bill of rights," because I'm a cynic about it.
I've been quiet on the topic of the "passenger's bill of rights," because I'm a cynic about it.
September 27, 2007, 8:37 AM
The very phrase might seem ridiculous, but we want to hear from you—and find out why we like smaller ones so much.
The very phrase might seem ridiculous, but we want to hear from you—and find out why we like smaller ones so much.
September 26, 2007, 11:40 AM
The Family Friendly Flights Act was introduced to the House of Representatives yesterday.
The Family Friendly Flights Act was introduced to the House of Representatives yesterday.
September 24, 2007, 1:23 PM
One reader shares her foolproof tips for dogs, especially cute little Howard, a pug.
One reader shares her foolproof tips for dogs, especially cute little Howard, a pug.
September 24, 2007, 10:29 AM
We now bring you a public service announcement on a pet peeve.
We now bring you a public service announcement on a pet peeve.
September 17, 2007, 12:53 PM
Two hot tips from someone who knows: a ski company rep.
Two hot tips from someone who knows: a ski company rep.
September 7, 2007, 8:54 AM
Last night, I was walking home from dinner when I noticed that the gorgeous Woolworth Building is being garishly lit up with hot pink lights.
Last night, I was walking home from dinner when I noticed that the gorgeous Woolworth Building is being garishly lit up with hot pink lights.
September 6, 2007, 12:03 PM
The Cliff House in San Francisco is our editor's new favorite place.
The Cliff House in San Francisco is our editor's new favorite place.
September 5, 2007, 5:58 PM
When the weather's good, there's no prettier city in the U.S. See our take on the museums, food, and hotels.
When the weather's good, there's no prettier city in the U.S. See our take on the museums, food, and hotels.
September 5, 2007, 9:33 AM
They say they're going to have more planes, more flights, and more issues solved.
They say they're going to have more planes, more flights, and more issues solved.
July 20, 2007, 10:11 AM
I was on CNBC last night, and we got to talking about third-party booking engines.
I was on CNBC last night, and we got to talking about third-party booking engines.
July 20, 2007, 9:36 AM
The TSA says you can keep your lighters ... maybe.
The TSA says you can keep your lighters ... maybe.
July 11, 2007, 7:17 PM
Japanese-style toilets are the latest thing for a few airlines.
Japanese-style toilets are the latest thing for a few airlines.
July 9, 2007, 3:06 PM
This pet-loving airline gets props for doing the right thing.
This pet-loving airline gets props for doing the right thing.
June 1, 2007, 11:58 AM
New York City's JFK airport finally got a cell-phone parking lot.
New York City's JFK airport finally got a cell-phone parking lot.
May 31, 2007, 9:36 AM
Last year we ran a story called "Are You the Ugly American?"—about ways not to accidentally insult the locals when you go abroad—that ticked off some readers.
Last year we ran a story called "Are You the Ugly American?"—about ways not to accidentally insult the locals when you go abroad—that ticked off some readers.
May 3, 2007, 9:16 AM
A reader is glad we gave Bermuda one more chance.
A reader is glad we gave Bermuda one more chance.
May 2, 2007, 1:14 PM
There are a million little things we could all be doing to make the world greener, but if there's one that I'm particularly onboard with it's getting people to drink less bottled water.
There are a million little things we could all be doing to make the world greener, but if there's one that I'm particularly onboard with it's getting people to drink less bottled water.
April 24, 2007, 5:53 PM
Airline passengers pay an extraordinary amount—what's to be done?
Airline passengers pay an extraordinary amount—what's to be done?
April 18, 2007, 9:29 AM
Under fire, the cruise company decides it won't stop at Bermuda.
Under fire, the cruise company decides it won't stop at Bermuda.
April 17, 2007, 6:41 PM
The new issue of Girlfriend Getaways makes us proud like parents.
The new issue of Girlfriend Getaways makes us proud like parents.
April 16, 2007, 6:59 PM
What I found notable was that Continental will put passengers up even if the missed connection is due to weather, something airlines have traditionally taken no responsibility for.
What I found notable was that Continental will put passengers up even if the missed connection is due to weather, something airlines have traditionally taken no responsibility for.
April 16, 2007, 1:34 PM
Newspaper travel sections and their woes.
Newspaper travel sections and their woes.
April 16, 2007, 1:07 PM
A Walt Disney Concert Hall tour.
A Walt Disney Concert Hall tour.
April 13, 2007, 8:45 AM
Bermuda's premier, Ewart Brown, takes a stand against bigots on the island.
Bermuda's premier, Ewart Brown, takes a stand against bigots on the island.
