2008 Extra Mile Awards
Our annual look at companies going out of their way to make travel easier and more affordable during an especially trying time for trip-goers.
How-to Handbook
Global GPS Guide
These companies all supply bikes and GPS consoles for their self-guided cycling tours. We can't promise you won't get lost, but you'll have to work pretty hard at it.
Trouble in Paradise?
Being prepared is the best way to ensure your safety if a country implodes while you're on vacation.
Backpackers Do It With Less
You'll never have to check a bag again—and pay that annoying $15 fee—with these lightweight and compact items beloved by hikers and campers.
The Un-American Way
Booking a plane ticket or a rental car on U.S. companies' foreign websites can save you plenty of cash—but you have to get past a few obstacles first.
This Just In!
The latest travel news from the pages of this month's issue.
The Secrets to Happy House Swapping
What would possess Joanna Goddard to open her home to people she doesn't even know? The opportunity to stay in theirs! Welcome to the wild world of house swapping, the best deal in travel for those willing to make a trade.
Nonstop Caribbean: Fly Right to the Beach
When the days grow chilly, it's time for a long weekend on the beach. Our new tool will help you find every Caribbean island you can reach nonstop from the mainland U.S. and Canada—because nothing kills the fun like a layover.
Transcript: Strategies From a Cruise Expert
Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor of CruiseCritic.com, answered your questions about the latest in cruise ships and booking strategies.
Tips for Driving in Europe
Europe's little idiosyncrasies aren't so charming when you're trying to keep up with the traffic laws and protocols.
Eat Like a Local: Tokyo
Homemade egg-fried rice with beef, wildflower honey ice cream, and do-it-yourself barbecue are a few of the treats that make these spots popular.
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