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The sleaze of fees
On my last trip to Europe, I didn’t take my usual $200 cash reserve. With just a few bucks in my wallet, I landed in Madrid, relying entirely on two ATM cards and no cash safety net. It turned out okay.
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 404th issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine. I have several warnings to pass along this month plus a couple of tips and then a special remembrance.
Survey prize winners
In mid-July we mailed a survey to 1,000 ITN subscribers. By mid-August we had just about 800 responses. To show our appreciation, we’re giving out $800 worth of prizes. The prizes are sixteen 50-dollar gift certificates for the travel-supply company Magellan’s.
Boarding Pass
Dear Globetrotter: Welcome to the 403rd issue of your monthly overseas travel magazine. Here are a few of the items that have been making news in travel.
Techie tips for travelers
My mantra being “pack light,” I used to be against packing electronics of any kind. But now I bring my laptop, iPod, digital camera and mobile phone to Europe.
Poll on covering Mexico and the Caribbean
In response to consistent requests for expanded coverage in ITN, we asked our readers if they wanted the magazine to also cover Mexico and the Caribbean. Here is a small sampling (in the order received) of the answers. Then follows the prizes awarded.
Affordable Europe
Given the economy, the number-one question I’ve gotten lately from people is whether to go to Europe or not.
How to save big on your next cruise
For years the cruise industry was a sellers’ market, with more eager passengers than cabins. But with the global economic crisis, many passengers are staying home, the cruising fleet is overbuilt and sellers are desperate for your business.
Airline survey
Fun and games at ITN! I took 10 pieces of paper, each 2 inches by 3 inches, and wrote on them, individually, the numbers 0 through 9. Folding them, I put them in a box and, with my eyes closed, drew them out, one at a time.