With Memorial Day and the ensuing summer travel season right around the corner, George Donohue, co-author of the upcoming book, “Terminal Chaos,” shares some thoughts on the problems and possible solutions of air travel. Full story
Fewer summer travelers?
With fares up and the economy weak, airlines expect fewer Americans to fly this summer. Full story
Getting on the plane — pronto
Opinion: Avoid airlines’ inefficient, elitist policies Full story
Best ways to see the world by foot
Until the relatively recent invention of the steam and internal combustion engines, humans traveled the earth with their feet. Full story
Spectacles of sport
Game on! A not-to-miss checklist of sporting events you should see in your lifetime. Full story
Get the best bang for your buck
Spots where the greenback holds strong. Full story
Terminal delay: Can anyone fix the air-traffic system?
New book suggests slot auctions are the answer.
All aboard: Tips for getting on the plane pronto
You’d assume airlines would just want to get us on the plane as quickly as possible. But nothing could be further from the truth. Generally speaking, airline boarding procedures are as short on logic as they are long.
America's wackiest festivals
A month-by-month guide to the contests and parades that bring out America's best and quirkiest. Some people will dream up any excuse for a party!
Greece, Turkey and Egypt cruise, from $1,849
This autumn air/hotel/cruise package has an appealing, unusual itinerary that begins and ends in Athens, with stops in Istanbul, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Alexandria, and Santorini.
America's wackiest festivals
A month-by-month guide to the contests and parades that bring out America's best and quirkiest. Some people will dream up any excuse for a party!
Bigger is better
Highland pipers and Celtic dancers led the celebrations as Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas was christened April 30 in Southampton, United Kingdom, its homeport for the summer months.
Best ways to see the world by foot
Until the relatively recent invention of the steam and internal combustion engines, humans traveled the earth by foot.
Fancy family cruises
For many travelers with kids, planning a deluxe family cruise is simply a matter of booking the ship’s most expensive cabin or suite. They’re missing out on a great opportunity to bring their families on unique cruises that offer more than just buffets and bingo.
Life with laptop
It's your constant travel companion, a source of pain and pleasure. Here's how to make living with your portable computer easier on both of you.
Desert deluxe
What the desert lacks in natural greenery can sometimes be found via manmade luxury. Enjoy a refreshing first class travel experience in these posh digs under the southwestern sun.



