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Where Does Your Dollar Stretch Farthest Right Now?

Conde Nast Traveler — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:03:12 -0400

Where on earth can you go this summer that won't break the bank?! That was the topic yesterday on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio--our beloved NPR station here in the New York area--where I'm the guest every Thursday morning in May as part of its month-long series on travel. I'm gonna assume you don't have time to listen to the show, so here's a short list of countries where the exchange rate is currently relatively decent:

Comments of the Week

Conde Nast Traveler — Fri, 09 May 2008 10:50:18 -0400

A few of the travel tips and opinions posted by readers this week: WhataTrip had this suggestion for how to get the lowest air fare. "I like FareCompare because it posts multiple airline prices on the site, sometimes even before the airlines' own Web sites. I also use the 'My Trips' feature to alert me when specific travel destinations that I have selected drop or increase. . . ."

Traveling With Kids: The Good, the Bad, and the Really Ugly

Conde Nast Traveler — Thu, 08 May 2008 23:13:30 -0400

Several moms I know (including my own) have insisted I link to today's recording of The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio (New York's flagship public radio station). I'm on the show every Thursday morning in May as part of its month-long travel series, and this morning our topic was how to survive vacations with the kids (and are they truly vacations or just changes of venue?).

Paris Travel Tips, Part 2: What's Free or at Least Cheap

Conde Nast Traveler — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:40:24 -0400

Shop in a couple of Paris's neighborhood food markets. These outdoor markets, a tradition dating from the fifth century, reflect the local color of each of Paris's 20 arrondissements and provide great insight into French daily life. The best and most famous near the Latin Quarter is the Maubert Market (go on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.). Don't forget to bring a bag so you can stock up for a picnic lunch.

Tips for Travelers to Paris

Conde Nast Traveler — Wed, 07 May 2008 11:04:06 -0400

The nexus of Place de la Concorde, Rue de Rivoli, and the Tuileries, Paris. Photo: William Abranowicz, Conde Nast Traveler by Wendy Perrin "We leave May 29 for five days based in the Latin Quarter," writes TravelGal. "I've been in...

How Do You Find The Lowest Air Fares?

Conde Nast Traveler — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:45:57 -0400

ITASoftware.com is a great vehicle for determining all your different air itinerary options. by Wendy Perrin Amy Higer of Maplewood, N.J., writes, "Hi. I heard you on The Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC Radio last week. You mentioned your favorite...

Is the Airlines' New Second-Bag Fee Fair to Those Who Bought Their Tickets Pre-Fee?

Conde Nast Traveler — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:38:36 -0400

Every major U.S. airline has just begun, or is about to begin, charging $25 each time you check a second bag. But should that fee--which amounts to $50 round-trip--apply to travelers who bought their tickets before the fee existed?

The Friday Five

Conde Nast Traveler — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:41:43 -0400

Attention, coach fliers: Delta's new "Cozy Suite" seats, from Thompson Solutions, are on the way. by Wendy Perrin For your weekend reading pleasure, here are five nifty posts that I stumbled upon in the blogosphere this week: (1) Wired's Autopia...

Comments of the Week (Travel Tips from Readers)

Conde Nast Traveler — Fri, 02 May 2008 11:14:29 -0400

Readers have been sharing such nifty nuggets of advice in our "Comments" threads lately that from now on I'm going to highlight a few each week: (1) On whether it's safe to drink the water on flights within foreign countries: Joe_Kayaker wrote, "Always treat the food and drink on the airplane as you would the food and drink at your departure airport. In the third world always drink carbonated and break the seal yourself (so you can be sure the bottle was not reused). And no ice. Coffee and teas don't get hot enough to be sure they're safe...."

What's the Best Way to Get Cash and Make Purchases Overseas?

Conde Nast Traveler — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:42:31 -0400

by Wendy Perrin I was asked that question this morning on WNYC Radio (New York's public radio station, where I'm talking travel on The Brian Lehrer Show every Thursday this month). And a related question recently came in from Perrin...

How Would YOU Spend the Month of May in Europe?

Conde Nast Traveler — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:34:08 -0400

by Wendy Perrin If you're Conde Nast Traveler stuntman Mark Schatzker, he of 80 Days Around The World blogging fame, you spend May in Europe becoming a Renaissance Man. Starting today and for the rest of this month, Mark will...

Top Ten Things My Husband Loved About Our Recent Cruise

Conde Nast Traveler — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:01:13 -0400

I don't think mammoth cruise ships are the best vehicle for seeing Europe's world-class sights and absorbing its culture. I DO think they're a great way for exhausted parents to get some R&R. For this particular vacation, our goal was not sightseeing. My vacation onboard Norwegian Cruise Line's new It Girl cost a helluva lot more than any rebate check I'm gonna get, but that's because I opted for one of the few ships sailing out of New York City (our backyard) in winter and because I splurged on a mini-suite with a balcony. And boy, was it worth every cent.