Some people live to travel while others travel by their stomachs. If you fall into this category, perhaps the Eurostar’s announcement will cause you to book the high-speed UK, French and Belgium rail. Chef Raymond Blanc, of television fame, has devised new menus to (hopefully) persuade passengers that train food can be gourmet. He’s not [...]
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Because airlines don’t publish dress codes, what’s appropriate is subjective. Not only is freedom of dress at stake, but First Amendment rights come into play. Who should have the final word as to what you (and others) wear?
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Remember the days when people used to have matchbooks as souvenirs from hotels and restaurants? Perhaps, that is out of date because in this non-smoking era, it’s increasingly hard to do. So, what’s appropriate to take? What’s not? What have you taken?
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Karen Fawcett reports on her recent trip to Vietnam. Her focus this week is about how two people can take the same trip, but see the country so differently, from two different and unique perspectives.
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You’ve reached the conclusion that it makes sense to rent an apartment or a home for your upcoming business trip or vacation. You’ll have more space than a hotel room and can eat meals without having to stash the drinks on the window sill or in the closet. You also won’t end up sleeping smelling [...]
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You’re traveling and think you’ve taken all the precautions. But, what happens if you’re caught off guard, mugged or had your possessions disappear faster than you can say, “One, two, three?” Even the most savvy travelers may have been confronted by this situation.
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Vietnam was my destination of choice and my plans were to do and see all — as much as I could squeeze in. Asia presented me with a new set of problems both with planning and with moving around once I landed.
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Flying around the world, especially on vacation may sound glamorous. But in reality, you’re taking your health in your hands. Should you break up the trip? Wear a face mask? What are some tricks and tips for not arriving home sick?
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Hello 2011 — Do insurance companies understand this is a whole new world and not everyone chooses to get married or legally can? Apparently not; at least in the case of Geico. This is really not a complaint about customer service. The company has tried its hardest and has been more than responsive in communicating [...]
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