Americans abroad: The world is their oyster

Bing Travel recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:

Unlike international visitors to the U.S. (see related post, “Visiting the U.S. shouldn’t be this hard,”) American travelers are usually welcomed warmly by state governments the world over. There’s no place on Earth where Americans are forbidden to go, save for maybe Cuba, which doesn’t mind “forgetting” to stamp the passports of American visitors who violate the U.S. embargo.

Worst hotel deals

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

We’re always trying to spotlight hotel packages with the most value on our budgettravel.com/RealDeals page.

Airfare Deals and News for the Week of October 30, 2009

George Hobica of Airfarewatchdog.com posted this over on Frommer’s : Get your ski on or hit the beach — you decide where to go with these discounted fares.

Frommer’s Smart Deal of the Week: Ecuador in 2010 from $1,299

Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer’s : Friendly Planet is offering a trip to Ecuador for eight days from $1,299, based on departures from Miami. The price is valid for trips booked by November 13, and represents a savings of up to $800 per couple.

7 Places to Eat: Copenhagen’s Scandinavian Superlatives

Holly Hughes posted this over on Frommer’s : Copenhagen has always been a place where people take joy in food. But a culinary explosion in the past few years has made dining out the hippest game in town.

Why Is Southwest Travelers’ Favorite Airline?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : We love certain airlines and avoid others at all costs. Ed Perkins investigates one survey’s results to explain why Southwest wins top honors and why US Airways has some work to do.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

8 unsolved travel mysteries

RobinD_travel recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:

Stonehenge. The Egyptian pyramids. The lost city of Atlantis. These are the kind of travel mysteries that ignite the human mind and kindle the desire to travel.

iPhone: Priceline’s new app is best for last-minute hotel bids

Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

It’s only been available for a day, but Priceline’s new Hotel Negotiator app for the iPhone and the iTouch is already one of the top 5 free travel apps on iTunes.

Reader Horror Stories: Hair-Raising Tales From the Road

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Readers share their tales of lost mothers, stolen wheelchairs, and a mysterious in-flight “burnt Frito” smell.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

Third Annual Reader Horror Stories: Hair-Raising Tales From the Road

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Readers share their tales of lost mothers, stolen wheelchairs, and a mysterious in-flight “burnt Frito” smell.

Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.