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Travel Advice and Tips

• VIP Airport Lounge: An Oasis at the Airport November 15, 2011
  For most of us, big airports are among the world's most hostile environments. Crowds, noise, long lines, inadequate seating, and garbled announcements are the norm. Fortunately, even occasional travelers can avail themselves of the road warriors' refuges: VIP airline lounges. Mostly, you'll have to pay, but an oasis of calm can be worth a few […]
• 15 Ways to See Europe on the Cheap November 14, 2011
  Tight budget? No problem! European travel expert Rick Steves shares 15 tried-and-true ways to shave hundreds of dollars off your next trip—and have an even better experience while doing it. […]
• 11 Ways to Celebrate 11/11/11 November 11, 2011
  You may not have an activity planned for the day, but here are 11 ways to celebrate the spirit of 11/11/11 in the coming months. […]
• Winter Rail: Half-Price Canada and Chunnel Discount November 10, 2011
  You have two new rail promotions to consider. VIA Rail Canada extends its systemwide sale, while Eurostar combines a 20 percent discount with a gift card. […]
• To Tip or Not to Tip (and How Much?) November 9, 2011
  Tip for this service and not for that. In this country and not there. Ed Perkins irons out the tipping-etiquette wrinkles. […]