This is the December 2005 issue.

Features

Catching the Christmas spirit in France’s Alsace region

Incredible India — the North

Roaming the cities and villages of Romania

Cruising Scotland’s Caledonian Canal

Sunny Ecuador — a wonderful winter getaway

Departments

Boarding Pass » Boarding Pass

Report Cards » Report Cards

Funniest Thing » Funniest Thing for December

Travelers' Intercom

CDG Airport auto return

Car hire snag in Britain & Ireland

Cheaper guidebooks

Dining in Paris

Dramatic sunrise in Morocco

Passed between tour groups like a baton

Hotel’s costly phone, Internet access

Friendly haven

Cottage stays plus cruise

London Canal Cruises

To keep valuables

Ruminating on laminating

Hear the roses

Flying around the world

Money Matters Overseas — a follow-up

Owner-led Chilean Special Journeys tour

Walks in Valparaiso

Give Bhutan a break

Beijing to Kiev by rail

St. Petersburg guide

Recommended Seville tours

Chiran Peace Museum

The King and I

Kudos for TACA

Tours in Review

Chile in depth with Chilean Special Journeys

China and the Yangtze with Grand Circle Travel

France, Italy and Monaco with Olde Ipswich Tours

Romania and Bulgaria with Tradesco Tours

Croatia and Slovenia with Vantage Deluxe World Travel

Accommodations Worldwide

Accommodations Worldwide