Archive for June, 2009

Money matters on the road

Before you leave for your next trip abroad, take a moment to think dollars and cents — or should we say pounds and pesos? Get the most for your money when traveling internationally by doing a little homework first.

The lowdown on low international airfares

Looking for cheap airfares for your big trip abroad but suffering from search fatigue? When all else fails, try one of these tested strategies.

Antioxidant may boost exercise endurance

Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables rich in the antioxidant quercetin may boost endurance, according to a small study with healthy college students.

What you should know when dealing with collection agency

What should you do if a travel company sends a collection agency after you? Here’s what you need to know, according to the experts.

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Four signs you have a packing problem

Have you ever paid an excess baggage fee, left your passport at home or cleaned up a messy shampoo spill in your suitcase? If you’ve encountered any of these packing crises, chances are your suitcase-stuffing strategy could use a little work. To help your trip preparation go more smoothly, we’ve pinpointed the warning signs of [...]

Quiz: Which show received the most Emmy nods?

Test your red-carpet savvy with our weekly quiz

‘Phantom fat’ can linger after weight loss

Losing the weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering  ”phantom fat.”

Why the travel industry should end its war on smokers

He doesn’t dispute the dangers of secondhand smoke, but travel columnist Christopher Elliott wonders if the travel industry has taken its crackdown on smokers a bit too far.