Travel articles
Have You Seen This?
In his fascinating article "The 5 Million Frequent Flyer Mile Challenge", Chris Guillebeau of The Art of Non-Conformity writes "the true story of how [he] earned more than 300,000 frequent flier miles in the past five weeks, thanks to mileage...
If You Had Only 10 Days For a Trip to Asia, Where Would You Go?
A reader asks: "For the young adventurous couple with no constraints except time, what is the best Asia itinerary? We are trying to plan a trip in May, but we have only 10 days for it . . . I lived in Hong Kong in 2002 and my husband has never been, so we definitely want to start our trip there." I've got two possible solutions. The first comes from my Conde Nast Traveler partner in crime Hanya Yanagihara, who hops around Asia all the time and wrote the magazine's Southeast Asia Iconic Itinerary.
More on Negotiating Your Hotel Rate
"I just arrived from Cairo," writes reader Janice Schacter, "where I was able to negotiate my room rate at the Four Seasons. Not only did I get a third-night-free deal, but I also lowered the rate by calling the hotel manager. I then negotiated the airport transfer, which was really a price gouge."
Tipping Etiquette
Tipping guide explains who in a hotel expects a tip, and exactly how much you should tip them. Swimming Pool at Excalibur Hotel Casino
Picture and details about the swimming pool area at the Excalibur Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.
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