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Why You Can’t Just ‘Charge It’ for Overseas Purchases (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Having trouble using your credit card in Europe? Unfortunately, the trouble is spreading to other corners of the world. Ed Perkins explains what’s going on, and what your options may be.

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Why You Can’t Just ‘Charge It’ for Overseas Purchases (source: smartertravel.com)

A New Generation of Mediterranean Wines (source: TIME)

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:15:00 +0000

Great wines are being made on the sun-kissed isles of southern Europe (source: TIME) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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What’s the Best Way to Buy Train Tickets in Europe? (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:00:00 +0000

When you think about traveling Europe by train, you may automatically think “railpass.” Ed Perkins reveals how to find the lowest fares. (source: smartertravel.com) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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What’s the Best Way to Buy Train Tickets in Europe? (source: smartertravel.com)

How to Rent a Car in Europe (source: SF Gate)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:17:21 +0000

My own travel style has evolved over the years. In the past I generally bought one big, fat, wonderful railpass for my entire trip.

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How to Rent a Car in Europe (source: SF Gate)

EU tightens safety limits on Iran Air, re-opens to Indonesians (source: Earth Times)

admin — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:03:07 +0000

Brussels – The European Union’s executive on Tuesday tightened its safety restrictions on Iran Air, cutting the number of its aircraft which can fly to Europe, as it ruled that two Indonesian carriers are now safe to fly to the bloc….

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EU tightens safety limits on Iran Air, re-opens to Indonesians (source: Earth Times)

European Travel Myths (source: About)

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

For many travelers, a visit to Europe represents a significant investment in time and money. Unfortunately, people squander these resources because of misinformation.

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Airfare Specials This Weekend – European Bargain (source: About)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:35:00 +0000

Many will not be thinking about booking flights to Europe over the 4th of July weekend. However, Iceland Express (a low cost European airline) has great fares between New York and a few European destinations. Seriously, an amazing deal.

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Airfare Specials This Weekend – European Bargain (source: About)

Basking in France’s Dordogne River Valley (source: SF Gate)

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:03:19 +0000

A reader once asked me if I were to bring a spry, 73-year-old grandmother to Europe, where would I go?

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Basking in France’s Dordogne River Valley (source: SF Gate)

I’ll take the Highlands (source: The Australian)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:00:00 +0000

THE untamed landscapes of northwest Scotland form Europe’s last great wilderness. (source: The Australian) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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I’ll take the Highlands (source: The Australian)

Best European sailing holidays

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:39:58 +0000

Francesca Syz picks out four of the best sailing hoildays around Europe.

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European sailing holidays: four of the best

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:39:58 +0000

Francesca Syz picks out four of the best sailing hoildays around Europe.

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Vueling hub at Barcelona airport

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Vueling is to establish a flight connections hub at Barcelona airport from July 5th, transferring passengers between its flights, which currently serve more than 43 cities in Spain, Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

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Vueling hub at Barcelona airport

Senior Traveler: Pick from 500 pulse-pounders (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:56 +0000

Many of us first met Arthur Frommer when he assured us we could do Europe on $5 a day – which sounded ridiculous even in 1957. (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Senior Traveler: Pick from 500 pulse-pounders (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Personal Journey: Finding a silver lining in a cloud of ash (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:31:46 +0000

I first heard of the volcanic ash cloud while cruising on a river through Belgium on a bright, sunny day. As we reached the Netherlands days later, I heard that airline travel had been stopped across northern Europe, affecting more than 16,000 flights the ..

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Personal Journey: Finding a silver lining in a cloud of ash (source: The Philadelphia Inquirer)

Summer Travel Promotions Feature Packages and Perks (source: smartertravel.com)

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:00:00 +0000

From airlines bundling extras to renting cars in Europe, find out what new offers and developments are too good to pass up and what you can skip. (source: smartertravel.com) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Summer Travel Promotions Feature Packages and Perks (source: smartertravel.com)

How to rent a car in Europe (source: CNN)

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:44:00 +0000

Renting a car in Europe is generally more expensive and more complicated than in the United States, but worth it for the freedom to explore Europe at your own speed. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Airfare Specials This Week – Europe Flight Pass (source: About)

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:30:00 +0000

A bit of a departure from the usual specials.

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Airfare Specials This Week – Europe Flight Pass (source: About)

Airfares to Europe surge as fuel surcharges increase (source: USATODAY)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:51:24 +0000

Airlines are increasing what travelers pay to go to Europe by imposing much higher surcharges.

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Airfares to Europe surge as fuel surcharges increase (source: USATODAY)

Britons warned to be careful on French roads

admin — Mon, 24 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

British motorists face risk levels in France last seen on roads at home 15 years ago, according to a report launched today. It claims that, while they can expect the highest safety engineering standards in Europe on the autoroutes, the safety of other popular French touring roads is far lower.

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New body scanners at Manchester Airport

admin — Sun, 23 May 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Manchester Airport’s Terminal 2 has become the first in Europe to replace hand searching with body scanners, after airport bosses secured an agreement from the European Commission.

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Ash cloud silver lining? Europe deals (source: CNN)

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 17:19:27 +0000

Ash cloud concerns may loom over travelers flying to or through Europe this summer, but there could be some bright spots to the volcanic disruptions affecting the continent. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Salzburg: An Austrian symphony (source: CNN)

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 20:51:43 +0000

Salzburg is forever smiling to the tunes of Mozart and “The Sound of Music.” Thanks to its charming old town, splendid Baroque churches, and one of Europe’s largest medieval fortresses, Salzburg feels designed to please. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

Travel Insurance Becoming a Popular Choice (source: About)

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 03:05:57 +0000

These are uncertain times for travelers of all descriptions. Going to or from Europe? You’ll have to contend with intermittent volcanic eruptions that spread ash and ground flights, work stoppages on several airlines and economic unrest in Greece

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Travel Insurance Becoming a Popular Choice (source: About)

Ash Cloud Shuts Airports in Parts of Europe (source: New York Times)

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 08:19:44 +0000

Officials temporarily closed airports in the Netherlands and British Isles, including London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Ash Cloud Shuts Airports in Parts of Europe (source: New York Times)

Entertaining Edinburgh (source: SF Gate)

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:24:00 +0000

Edinburgh is the cultural heart of Scotland. Once a medieval powerhouse stretching below its mighty castle, today it’s one of Europe’s most lively and festive cities.

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Entertaining Edinburgh (source: SF Gate)

Cheap Train Tickets (source: About)

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 03:00:00 +0000

In many places, train travel is an afterthought. Even in Europe, the rise of budget airlines has led many away from train-heavy itineraries

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Eurocontrol: Some 500 flights blocked by Icelandic ash cloud (source: Earth Times)

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 08:50:13 +0000

Brussels/Madrid – Volcanic ash from Iceland continued to affect air travel in Europe on Monday, with Eurocontrol predicting that some 500 flights would be cancelled…. (source: Earth Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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EU: U.S. airlines should’ve paid volcano-bound fliers’ costs (source: USATODAY)

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:13:25 +0000

The European Commission says U.S. airlines should have covered hotel and food bills of passengers stranded in Europe due to volcano … (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

What’s New in Eastern Europe and Turkey in 2010 (source: SF Gate)

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:51:34 +0000

Eastern Europe continues to work hard to build its growing tourist industry.

Stranded airline passengers’ rights vary widely by carrier (source: USATODAY)

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:44:43 +0000

Not all the 5 million travelers stranded when an Iceland volcano triggered a shutdown of most of Europe’s airports were treated … (source: USATODAY) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Stress-relief via Self Massage (source: About)

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:01:56 +0000

Okay, a huge volcanic eruption disabled travel over most of Europe, and is slowly moving back to normal. Pain in the ash for millions of passengers. Small wonder people get stressed when traveling by air – when weather, earth and labor can keep you grounde..

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On the Road: Setbacks in Air Travel Add to Lure of Virtual Meetings (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 03:19:41 +0000

The experience of suspended air travel across Europe this month may have raised the bar for evaluating a trip’s necessity.

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On the Road: Setbacks in Air Travel Add to Lure of Virtual Meetings (source: International Herald Tribune)

Travel insurance 101 (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:45:45 +0000

Travelers who racked up unforeseen expenses during Europe’s recent volcanic ash cloud chaos — and those observing nervously from the sidelines — may want to look into travel insurance for their next trip. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Night at the Museum

admin — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Enjoy a culture-rich city break in Europe with the annual ‘ La Nuit Européenne des Musées’ over the weekend from Friday May 14th to Sunday May 16th 2010.

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Night at the Museum

Ash cloud closes Iceland airports (source: CNN)

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:30:16 +0000

Iceland will close two airports on Friday for the first time, a week after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace over much of Europe and stranded thousands of passengers around the world, the Icelandic aviation authority announced T… (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Iceland closes airports due to ash cloud (source: CNN)

admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 03:30:16 +0000

Iceland will close two airports on Friday for the first time, a week after ash from an Icelandic volcano forced the shutdown of airspace over much of Europe, the Icelandic aviation authority announced Thursday. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Ash Turns Routine Flights Into Overland Odysseys (source: International Herald Tribune)

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:48:15 +0000

Airports rumbled back to life across Europe, but travelers who opted for land or sea journeys told of epic adventures. United States – Recreation – Surrey – Aviation – England (source: International Herald Tribune) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Ash Turns Routine Flights Into Overland Odysseys (source: International Herald Tribune)

European air travel normalizes after ash chaos (source: Earth Times)

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:33:45 +0000

Hamburg – Air travel across Europe is set to normalize Thursday after days of airspace closures and cancelled flights caused by an ash cloud spewing from an Icelandic volcano. … (source: Earth Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Air safety officials defend ash cloud flight ban (source: CNN)

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:15:32 +0000

Aviation safety officials in Europe have defended the decision to close parts of the continent’s airspace for six days in the face of claims by the airline industry that the shutdown was unnecessary. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

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Taiwan halts air mail to Europe, Africa due to air chaos (source: Earth Times)

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:00:39 +0000

Taipei – Europe’s air chaos caused by Iceland’s volcano eruption has forced Taiwan to suspend air mail to Europe and Africa, Taiwan’s postal monopoly Chunghwa Post said Wednesday….

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Taiwan halts air mail to Europe, Africa due to air chaos (source: Earth Times)

Air travel updates amid volcanic ash (source: CNN)

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 07:40:53 +0000

Weather conditions aren’t set to change over Europe until Friday, meaning the volcanic ash may linger over the continent until then, a spokeswoman from Britain’s weather service, the Met Office, said.

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Air travel updates amid volcanic ash (source: CNN)

London’s Heathrow receives flights (source: CNN)

admin — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 06:51:04 +0000

More than two dozen planes landed at Europe’s busiest airport early Wednesday, as restrictions began easing after five days of disruptions caused by last week’s volcanic eruption in Iceland. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

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Flights ease Europe’s air traffic crisis (source: CNN)

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:00:11 +0000

Half of all Europe’s flights were back in the air Tuesday, but more ash from Iceland’s erupting volcano threatened to stall plans to reopen British airspace. | Latest developments | (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

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Flights ease Europe’s air traffic crisis (source: CNN)

Airline Policies and Info for Volcano-Disrupted Flights (source: About)

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +0000

As volcanic ash plumes from Iceland continue to disrupt air travel in Europe, and as some flights are beginning to take to the skies, flight schedules continue to not operate as usual. What some of the major airlines are advising/offering: British Air..

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Flights Canceled Due to Volcanic Ash and Your Passenger Rights (source: About)

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Our UK Guide, Ferne Arfin, is tackling the subject of EU rules for passengers who have had their air travel plans affected by the very active Icelandic volcano. Stuck in Europe? Know Your Passenger Rights briefly outlines passenger rights for those trying…

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Flights Canceled Due to Volcanic Ash and Your Passenger Rights (source: About)

Ash backlog will take days to clear (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:15:26 +0000

Travelers stuck at airports around the world because of the volcanic ash cloud over Europe will need more patience as airliners are cleared to fly. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Ash backlog will take days to clear (source: CNN)

Iceland ash cloud loses TUI Travel £20m

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:00:00 +0000

TUI Travel says it has lost £20 million since the ash cloud from Iceland’s erupting volcano caused UK and Europe airspace closure.

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Some flights to resume Tuesday (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 21:59:23 +0000

People stranded by widespread flight shutdowns across Europe had reason for hope Monday as officials announced a plan to partially reopen the skies to air traffic.

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Some flights to resume Tuesday (source: CNN)

How will airlines deal with ash backlog? (source: CNN)

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:36:43 +0000

The thousands of travelers who have been stuck at airports around the world because of the volcanic ash cloud over Europe will need more patience when airliners are cleared to fly. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

EU ministers agree to ease air restrictions on Tuesday – Summary (source: Earth Times)

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:45:12 +0000

Brussels – Flight restrictions in Europe are expected to ease starting at 0600 GMT on Tuesday, the European Union’s Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas said in Brussels, signalling that an end is in sight for the travel misery gripping the continent…. (source: Earth Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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EU ministers agree to ease air restrictions on Tuesday – Summary (source: Earth Times)