Travel News for January 22nd 2010 through January 24th 2010

Bringing you what’s new in travel for January 22nd 2010 through January 24th 2010: Smart Deal of the Week: Two Choices for a One-Week Walkabout in Australia – Carrie Havranek posted this over on Frommer’s : This week’s Smart Deal takes you down under, with two ways to save: a package from $1,299 for a [...]

Today in Travel News for January 12th 2010

Bringing you what’s new in travel for January 12th 2010 From Twitter – RT @RunwayGirl RT @SouthwestAir We’ve reached ONE MILLION followers! Use code TWITTERLUV for $10 off http://bit.ly/5rJKBV Radiation and whole-body scanners – Sean O’Neill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:When travelers are X-rayed, how dangerous is the radiation?

Five Bright Spots for Travelers in 2009

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Sure, there were enough new fees and delayed planes to fill a book this year. But the squeeze brought on by the recession yielded some traveler-friendly trends, too.

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

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.

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Stay Healthy on Airplanes this Winter

Smarter Travel has posted some info about cold and flu season: With the cold and flu season upon us, the question on most travelers’ minds is how to avoid a vacation-spoiling illness. Here are a few tips to help passengers avoid catching a bug.

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How Do I Know Which Airlines Is the Best?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about airline ratings: Ed Perkins examines the useful but imperfect world of airline ratings, and finds that and no one airline can be best for all travelers.

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Rental car rates have more than doubled in the past year

Brad Tuttle recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

Holy moly! Travelers are paying through the nose for car rentals right now.

Where Can I Buy Discounted Business Class Tickets?

Smarter Travel has posted some info about : Who wouldn’t fly up front if the price was right? Unfortunately, business- and first-class fares are out of reach for many travelers. Ed Perkins looks for deals on premium service.

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To cruise or not to cruise?

SonjaG recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:

There are two types of travelers in the world: those who love cruise vacations and those who hate them. For people who wouldn’t be caught dead sailing the seven seas, take this into account: Steep discounts mean that you can cruise for as little as $40/day. When you consider that a cruise includes your accommodations, dining and entertainment, not to mention your transportation, it may be one of the best travel bargains around.

San Francisco airport begins selling carbon offsets

Kate Appleton recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:

Three new kiosks with touch screens let travelers passing through SFO airport punch in an itinerary and purchase the appropriate carbon offset—calculated on the spot. These Climate Passport kiosks, the first in a U.S. airport, debuted yesterday and are located after security checkpoints near the entrances to Terminal 3 and international terminals A and G.