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A Car-Free Side Trip from Paris

There is no train service from Bayeux to the small towns on the coast, and bus service is limited, although the region has been experimenting with a D-Day bus line during the summer months. To see the D-Day sights, many Americans take organized tours from Bayeux in motor vehicles, and if that's what you want, there…

December 8, 202463Views

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Tips for Finding Ski Trip Discounts from Top Skiing Industry Experts

There’s no denying it: Ski trips are expensive. But don’t abandon your powder-plowing plans just yet—we grilled industry experts for their top tips for cutting the price of your ski vacation in the mountains. Book early. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the most affordable accommodation…

November 5, 2024112Views

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Meet Erna Low, The Mother of The European Ski Trip

But it wasn’t easy. Specially designed ski clothes weren't sold in shops back then either, and ski lifts were still rare. On Erna's early trips, Horses were loaded up to carry skis uphill. And there were no ski boots, either, only leather lace-up boots that had to be strapped to wooden skis. Still, that first…

May 4, 2024159Views

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Tracking Flight Prices: What to Do When You Book a Trip, Then Find a Better Deal

Airline ticket prices are fluid. As much as you can read up on the best tips to find cheap airfare, the algorithms that drive pricing can cause fluctuations from one day—even one moment—to the next. So what do you do if you book a flight, but then later find a better deal? Fortunately, in many…

May 3, 2024186Views

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Road Trip Itinerary: Go Ham! Taste the Best Jamón Ibérico in Spain

If you crave classic Mediterranean landscapes—and delicious jamón ibérico (Spain's famous delicacy of special cured ham)—then you're going to love this memorable road trip from Seville. A translucent slice of ham melts on your tongue and the acorn tang hits the back of your throat. You’re sharing a plate of…

April 29, 2024184Views

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How to Plan Your First Trip to Austria’s Awesome Capital

Vienna is, in many ways, much like its most famous dessert, that chocolate brick known as the Sacher torte. Both the cake and the capital are densely rich, in a way very few pastries or cities are. But although many a tourist in Austria has deemed Sacher torte a dry, overrated mouthful, Vienna never disappoints.…

April 26, 2024155Views

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A Two-Fer Trip to New Zealand and Tahiti, with Hotels, That Costs the Same As Airfare Alone

A good deal saves you money.A really good deal does that, but also solves a problem. I'll put the surprisingly generous deal I found today in the second category. It's for travel from Los Angeles (LAX) or Seattle (SEA) to Auckland, New Zealand, including a 4-night layover in Tahiti. Prices start at $1,496, close to…

April 25, 2024510Views

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Planning a European Road Trip? The Safest and Most Dangerous Countries for Driving

The ease and affordability of train travel in Europe make a strong case for riding the rails to get around the continent as a tourist rather than renting a car. Plus, trains are better for the environment and don't require passengers to learn foreign traffic laws, find parking, calculate gasoline prices by the liter, or,…

April 25, 2024529Views