Travel Tonic

Bringing you what’s new in travel for December 11th 2009 through December 14th 2009:

• The 12 Deals of Christmas – Smarter Travel has posted some info about central europe: The Deal Detective gives the gift of travel deals for 2010 this holiday season, and destinations include Tahiti, central Europe, Waikiki, Italy, London, and Madrid.

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

• Paris Treat Dec. 14: A buttery brioche – Meg Zimbeck recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:

  It's especially difficult now to find treats in Paris because of the weakened buying power of the dollar in France.

• Q&A on Baja and Cabo San Lucas – Budget Travel recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
  

  (Courtesy Nikki Goth Itoi)
• Holiday Gift Ideas for the Entire Family – Smarter Travel has posted some info about electronic readers: From rubber boots to electronic readers, find the perfect gift within your price range for travelers of all ages.

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

• Paris Treat Dec. 13: A surprising glass of vin naturel – Meg Zimbeck recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:

  It's especially difficult now to find treats in Paris because of the weakened buying power of the dollar in France.

• Paris Treat Dec. 12: Fruitcake… the good kind – Meg Zimbeck recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:

  It's especially difficult now to find treats in Paris because of the weakened buying power of the dollar in France.

• Ten (Almost) Free Travel Deals – 2009 Edition – Smarter Travel has posted some info about recession: Despite the recession (or maybe because of it), travel providers have slashed prices, offered value-added extras, and thrown in lots of freebies for those able to take a vacation this year.

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