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Easy ways to boost an expat income Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:17AMTop tips on how expats can make the most of their money.
Travelers at DIA face more canceled flights Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 5:29PMDENVER -- Passengers on Frontier Airlines are dealing with long lines, and more canceled flights going into next week.
Death in family causes refund woes Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:33PMQI recently booked a flight on Expedia from Dallas to Midland, Texas, with my wife. She died before we could make the trip. I canceled her ticket and applied for a refund through Expedia, the online agency through which I had booked the ticket.
Terror at 35,000 feet Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:01PMRonald Reagan, Henry Cooper, Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan, Cher, David Bowie, Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Lewis, Carly Simon, Olsen Filipaina, John "Fred Dagg" Clark and, yes, even the guy who played the pilot in the Flying Doctors: none of them liked flying.
Q&A: Ways to find cheaper air fares, upgrades, other perks Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:10PMDuring nearly two decades as a journalist and diplomatic reporter, Nicholas Kralev flew more than 2 million miles and to 80 countries. That air time, he says, taught him how to beat the travel industry at its own game, helping him save thousands of dollars while securing upgrades and other perks.
T Magazine: The Insider | Paul Kominek Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 8:53AMA musician and sometime D.J. from Germany talks about his latest project: a niche magazine called the Travel Almanac.
Competing on national stage suits her to a tee Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:58AMFormer Westford Academy multi-sport star Alison Walshe is in the midst of her first full season on the LPGA Tour.
Shop Talk: Perils of travel – Losing stuff and cyber crime Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:23PMSometimes we think the best way to protect our security and our stuff these days is to never leave the house unless we’re wearing clothing with no pockets and carrying nothing but a song in our hearts, here on Marco and everywhere else too. That’s because we are beset with warnings and cautionary tales about how much a person has to lose by venturing out in public any other way. Ask any computer ...
Seven great tips for families flying with kids Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:43AMParents love the idea of taking their kids on memorable holidays abroad but often think: if only we could miss out some of the stress of travelling on an aeroplane to get to our destination.Recognising this, British Airways has drawn up a list of top tips for travelling with children. Following such tips should make flying on an aeroplane an enjoyable part of the adventure of going on holiday....
Preparation Can Help Kids With Nut Allergies Travel Safely Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:15PMWEDNESDAY, Nov. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Parents of children with nut allergies need to take special precautions if they're traveling during the holiday season, an expert warns.
Golf Channel Tees Up Redesigned Web Site Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:32AMGolfers can find more news, tee times and...
Cleanup from Rock River Valley storms expected to take days Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:18AMAbout 30,000 ComEd customers in the Rockford area are without electricity, and utility officials say some could be without power for days as crews clean up the damage and repair power lines following severe storms that swept through the Rock River Valley early today.
Cook is now on the boil Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 4:00AMENGLAND’S new one-day cricket captain Alastair Cook had the ideal riposte to his detractors after being named man-of-the-series in a 3-2 win over Sri Lanka.
Proteas blossom at World Champs Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:00AMTHE South African netball team claimed fifth place at the World Netball Championships at the Singapore Indoor Stadium with a thrilling 52-50 victory over Malawi yesterday .
Tips to keep children happy on vacation trips Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 11:00PMPeople who say "getting there is half the fun" of a vacation probably haven't driven hours with children who resort to fighting and whining due to boredom and exhaustion, or flown with a fussy, wiggly 2-year-old.
Tomakin: Tips for elderly travelers Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 10:30PMread more
How to survive a travel nightmare Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:23PMWITH the number if challenges we are confronted with as travellers, it's a wonder that we continue to travel at all.
An insight into Lufthansa’s new flight-booking iPad app Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:13AMIN-DEPTH: Lufthansa’s new app hopes to inspire travellers to explore its numerous worldwide destinations in a very intuitive manner.
Test places up for grabs Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 1:14AMBulls props Dean Greyling and Werner Kruger and Cheetahs loose-forward Ashley Johnson are set to make their Test rugby debuts against Australia in Sydney in two weeks’ time.
Live chat: The best travel apps and sites Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:10PMFrom Hipmunk to TripIt to the State Department's Smart Traveler, here are great apps and services to help you along in your summer wandering.
10 Ways to Manage Traveling with Toddlers Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:35AMThe best moment of any trip with the boys is that first night when they are passed out at the hotel and my husband and I crawl into bed and say, "WE MADE IT!" It's how I imagine a football team feels: You game-plan all week, you finally take the field, you scale obstacles to eke out a victory, and then you revel in it while icing your creaky joints.
Molefe up for it in dope hearing Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:44AMSouth African featherweight boxing champion Matima Molefe is likely to know his fate before the end of the month.
Woods to skip Open Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:29AMTiger Woods has pulled out of next week’s British Open because of ongoing problems with his left leg, the former world number one said, meaning he will miss a second straight major.
Deals on wheels: 5 ways to save on your car rental Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:17AMChicago —Motorists, start your engines: Summer driving season has begun. You just may need to put in a little extra effort this year to keep it from being a budget-buster.
How Being Lazy Can Save You Money Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:49AMYour laid-back lifestyle may be just the trick to keeping more cash in your wallet.
Super Singapore Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:42AMread more
Six Credit Card Problems That can Ruin Your Summer Vacation Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:20AMOn vacation, a credit card can be a lifesaver -- but a serious credit card crisis can wreck even the best-laid travel plans.
“Our offering strongly evolved with the Facebook integration”: Wipolo’s CEO Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:29AMIN-DEPTH: Matthieu Heslouin, Cofounder & CEO, Wipolo strongly believes that travel is mobile, social and fun and every new service should be benchmarked with these three dimensions.
Virgin America and Samsonite Team Up To Give Away Free Flights to Small Business Owners Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:13AMVirgin America, Samsonite International and YFS Magazine have teamed up with eight leading small business brands including Freshbooks.com and others to give back to small business. The Make Your Small Business Fly contest will award one small business owner with two roundtrip flights to any Virgin America destination and one stylish Samsonite luggage set. All entries submitted between Tuesday,...
Warning: Real Cost of Flying [Infographic] — CreditDonkey Study Illustrates Costs Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 8:16AMNo matter how cheap airfare gets, the real cost of flying can add dollars -- even hundreds -- to each trip. That could translate into significant costs for summer travelers on a budget.Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 05, 2011 As Americans take off on their Summer 2011 vacations, be prepared for the extra costs.CreditDonkey, a credit card comparison website, released a new infographic tallying up ...
How to catch some decent shuteye on planes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:42AMChoosing the right seat, bringing the right gear and making a few small changes in your flying habits could help you sleep better on your next flight.
Vacation the smart way Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:47AMYou want to go on vacation, but you don’t want to annihilate your savings account. And yet, you also don’t want to feel limited by your budget, either. There are a few steps you can take to keeps costs low and still have a blast this summer.
Arthur Frommer: Sites are good source for vacation rentals Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:39AMThe substitution of vacation apartments and homes for hotel rooms has become such a major trend that the Internet real estate brokers who deal in that activity are regarded as hot companies for acquisition by investors.
Weekend Fashion Update Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:39AMIn this Weekend Fashion Update our Style & Beauty Guide Mal Pearson has tips on taking the hassle out of our summer vacations.
12 terrific tips for taking tech on vacation Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 7:04AMTravel season is nearly here, and although we all love our technology at home, using devices while you're away can be a hassle. Before you even start to pack your bags, check out the following tips--they'll help you enjoy your vacation while remaining connected. With these tricks and products, you can avoid some extra expenses, secure your luggage, and have enough juice to last the entire day ...
Google targets globetrotters with travel promo Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 2:39AMIn a bid to tout its recently launched Chromebook as a "great travel companion," Google has teamed with an airline and a hotel chain to offer free use of its netbook during the summer travel season.
Santa Barbara Airport Offers Travel Tips for Busy Fourth of July Weekend Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:08PMSanta Barbara Airport (SBA) anticipates a busier-than-normal travel period from Friday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 5 during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Americans take to the skies for July 4 holiday Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 2:45PMFewer Americans will hit the road during the Independence Day weekend, consistently one of the heaviest travel periods of the year, but more are expected to take to the skies.
Personal Finance Daily: Before you fly, keep your baggage safe Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:47PMYou don’t want to think it happens, but it does: Some airport screeners employed by the TSA dip into travelers’ belongings to steal valuable items. Read our story on how to protect your bags, plus find out about a real-estate scam that can land you in jail, and tips to keep your kids safe during the hot summer driving months, all in today’s Personal Finance Daily.
Despite changes, students arrive in London Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:57PMBy GLENDA CAUDLE Special Features Editor The most recent contact with the nine local high school students and the pair of adult chaperones traveling in Europe for 12 days, courtesy of Union City Rotary Club, came about 8 a.m. local time today.
Secrets of the Skies: Pulling back the curtain on the mile-high mavens Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 10:56PMFeature Story: From the days of Pan Am Clipper flying boats plying the Pacific and Alexander Calder's wildly painted Braniff jets , to today's first-class suites aboard gigantic new A380 super jumbos, airline travel has offered a slice of the same romance of ocean liners and streamlined transcontinental trains. But while people have roamed the seas and plains for millennia, flying is a ...
12 Terrific Tips for Taking Tech on Vacation Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:49PMTravel season is nearly here, and although we all love our technology at home, using devices while you're away can be a hassle. Before you even start to pack your bags, check out the following tips--they'll help you enjoy your vacation while remaining connected. With these tricks and products, you can avoid some extra expenses, secure your luggage, and have enough juice to last the entire day.
More than 4.6 million Californians expected to travel for July 4 holiday Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 12:17AMNORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Californians have been hit hard this year with ongoing high fuel prices, unemployment concerns and a sluggish economy, and AAA’s July 4 travel forecast survey reveals that these factors have helped to cause a decrease in overall travel plans for this upcoming Independence Day holiday weekend.
Green Your Summer Travel Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:00PMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Green Your Summer Travel. Five easy tips to reduce the impact of your vacation on the environment.
Green Airlines Ranked By Carbon Efficiency In Brighter Planet Report (PHOTOS) Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 9:18AMAs eco-conscious travelers embrace energy-efficient cars and alternative forms of transportation, an often overlooked contributor to greenhouses gases is air travel.
Restaurant.com Offers Money-Saving Tips for Summer Getaways Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:13AMTravelers Encouraged to Plan Ahead for Savings at Vacation Destinations Nationwide (PRWeb June 27, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8605259.htm
Luggage Online Announces Improved Discounts, Free Shipping Options and Helpful Online Tools Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 8:00AMLuggage Online, the leading online travel bag and suitcase retailer, has announced improved sales and savings opportunities and handy free tools that are available to their site users.
HISD Board Approves $1.58B Budget Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:05AMThe Houston Independent School District board approves a $1.58 billion spending plan.
Delays Amid Small Fire At Love Field Control Tower Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:05AMAn electrical problem that overheated a computer is blamed for a small fire at the main Dallas Love Field tower that forced controllers to evacuate to a backup site.
How to Weather Vacation Season Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:06PMRISMEDIA, June 24, 2011—(MCT)—Business travel slows during summer, but it doesn’t disappear. It also carries its own unique set of challenges. Chris McGinnis, a travel consultant who writes and blogs for several outlets, including for the Best Western hotel chain…