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Living With the Airline Bag Fee
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on December 23, 2008
Despite the cries of protests when airlines started charging for checked luggage, it seems baggage fees are a change we can live with after all.
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Rituals: The Welcome Is Warm; the House Is Frigid
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on December 19, 2008
The effort to ward off cold Michigan temperatures became a family tradition through years of perfected blanket-sharing and burning fires.
Itineraries: Hotels Offer Guests the Latest Technology Tools
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on November 11, 2008
Hotels are competing for guests by offering computer lounges, Wii game consoles in exercise rooms, and remotes that control lights, blinds and the thermostat — as well as the television.
Is the Water Actually Fine?
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on July 31, 2008
Water quality on the nation's swimming beaches is facing contamination from storm water and even sewage.
Niche Between Business and Economy
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on July 1, 2008
European and Asian airlines have carved out “premium economy” sections with better seats, legroom and food.
At Airports, Lines Made for Speed
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on June 9, 2008
A new system, using a ski slope metaphor, has three “self-select” security lines for travelers with various degrees of familiarity with airline checkpoint procedures.
Boutique Bandwagon
Posted in All Travel News by By SUSAN STELLIN on June 2, 2008
A couple of decades after boutique hotels were first launched, the concept has become so successful that hoteliers across the industry are rushing to develop boutique brands.
