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Budget Rentals Under Fire
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:03:19 EDT
A new bill makes it illegal to rent an apartment in most residential buildings in New York City for less than 30 days. Plus, rental-car rates are rising, and a new joint venture offers vacation packages for foodies.
From Taipei With Love
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT
To create settings for his romantic comedy "Au Revoir Taipei," director Arvin Chen had to bring out the romantic side of noodle shops, all-night convenience stores and night markets.
Seeking Perks Among Airline Alliances
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 12:29:39 EDT
Airlines pitch their global alliances as seamless networks, yet there are plenty of hitches that cause perks and policies to vary. That means consumers may want to shop around.
Hotels Try to Win Over Teens
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:58 EDT
For teenagers on summer vacation with their families, there seems to be a universal goal: Ditching the parents. Hotels and resorts are trying to make that easier by offering souped-up teen programs.
Beach Water Quality Suffers
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:59:45 EDT
Anna Prior reports on the water quality of the nation's beaches and a survey of how satisfied hotel guests are with their stays.
One Hour Out: Seoul
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:15:55 EDT
While just beyond lies the concrete-clad sprawl of Seoul, within the walls of Korean Folk Village it's the 19th century, and the view, astonishingly, is of mountains rather than high-rises.
Plane Makers Struggle to Set Ash Standards
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:03:17 EDT
Three months after volcanic ash temporarily closed nearly 80% of European airspace, aircraft and engine makers don't appear any closer to agreement on new standards spelling out when it is safe to fly.
Lufthansa Seeks Savor in the Sky
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:05:20 EDT
Chefs from the German airline are using a chopped up jet as a laboratory to study the decline of haute cuisine at high altitude.
Seductive St. Tropez
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 18:48:20 EDT
With a new crop of luxury hotels, the famous town in the south of France is finding creative ways to reinvent its image.
In Search of Bahraini Pearls
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:45:29 EDT
Bahraini pearls are widely believed to be the best in the world, with their fabulous luster that is the combination of the sea's freshwater springs and its warm, shallow, highly saline water.
Eating Through the Night in Taipei
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT
Go grazing, or sit down to eat; have a bowl of local beer, or a fruity champagne cocktail—or just toss it all and check out Taipei's all-night bookstore.
How to Avoid Getting Lost in Translation
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:05:12 EDT
Traveling in a country where you don't speak the language can be frustrating, perplexing or exhilarating, depending on how you look at it. But if you want to see the world, it's bound to happen from time to time.
Sayuki, Geisha With a Difference
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:29:31 EDT
With naturally brown hair and blue eyes, Dr. Fiona Graham is not your average geisha, should such a thing exist.
Smaller Airports, Better Deals
Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:46:20 EDT
Cheapflights.com has compiled a list of the top 101 airports ranked by affordability and then compared flights out of alternative airports.
Business Travelers Behave
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:08:37 EDT
Business travel is on the rise but employees remain cautious about keeping costs low for employers.
Lawmakers Weigh Taxing Airlines' Fees
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:52:47 EDT
House Democrats criticized airlines for increasingly charging for service such as checked baggage, and indicated they are considering legislation to tax the revenue collected from the fees.
Near Air Collisions Raise Alarms
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:31:31 EDT
Alarmed by a spate of near-collisions involving airliners, the government is trying to find out why air-traffic controllers and pilots are making so many dangerous errors.
Saigon's Banh Mi
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT
The French brought the baguette, but banh mi fillings are an international affair.
A Walk in the Orient's 'Pearl'
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT
World War II was hard on Manila, but this stroll around the bay reveals plenty of history still intact—and a lovely sunset over the water, with maybe a little drink to accompany it.
Being a Paying Guest of the King
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:43:26 EDT
Morocco's ruler builds a palace—with rooms starting at $1,928 a night.
Summer Flying Isn't So Bad
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:20:50 EDT
Airlines predicted that new rules to reduce long tarmac delays would result in massive flight cancellations. But after two busy summer months, it hasn't happened.
A Better Way to Take Off at JFK
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:15:05 EDT
New York's Kennedy International Airport took a system designed to help smooth operations during snowstorms and beefed it up for daily use and cut down on tarmac delays.
Advance Booking
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:49 EDT
Here's a Weekend Journal destination-by-destination guide to the most insightful reads about Asia, from travelogue to history to journalism to fiction.
Golden Age of Flight
Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:18:08 EDT
Ah, the glory days of air travel. In the 1950s, Hollywood stars and business titans flew across continents and even oceans in white-glove style. But truth is, the good old days weren't all that great.
In Paris, With Kids
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:07:47 EDT
Le Bristol welcomes (sort of) the younger set, and has chic amenities for grown-ups.
Shanghai's Peace Hotel Reopens
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:40:01 EDT
Closed since 2007, a Shanghai landmark is launching a soft opening this week.
Fall in Love, Plug the Island
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:51:47 EDT
The latest trend in product placement? Reality TV shows are mentioning the names of hotels, resorts and islands in their broadcasts in exchange for free hotel rooms and other perks.
