The last time you stayed at a hotel, what was the one thing from the room that somehow mysteriously made its way home with you? Was is as innocent as a clotheshanger? The little iron? The plush robe? We’re all friends…

All in all, it’s a pretty cool way to get a free laptop.
Dana Bellers of St. Charles (above at left) was the millionth customer for Megabus.com. Bellers, 27, works for Wachovia Securities in St. Louis. The bus service with $1 fares gave…

Where do you go - to get away from it all - on one tank of gas?

Let’s go with one tank, round-trip, for starters. If your car’s a hybrid or very fuel efficient, obviously you can travel farther. So where do…

MENLO PARK, Calif. • It’s the best of both worlds: outdoor green spaces and vibrant big cities. Sunset magazine has recommendations for 10 places to enjoy springtime in the West without leaving civilization.
- In San Diego, there’s Balboa Park,…

I want to ride my bicycle,
I want to ride my bike.
I want to ride my bicycle,
I want to ride it where I like.
- Bicycle Race by Queen, 1978

Now that I’ve got…

- Carnival is offering a special rate of $1,199 (plus $163 fees and fuel surcharge) per person double for a 12-night Mediterranean cruise departing from Rome on June 27. Brochure rate was $2,999. Info: 888-227-6482.

- Book a trip to…

10-tip guide to voluntourism

The May issue of Conde Nast Traveler offers 10 tips for getting the most out of volunteer vacations.
The magazine stresses that there are trips for all types of travelers, but you need to figure out what…

CSA Travel Protection offers these stress-reducing tips for anxious travelers whose American and Delta flights were canceled at the last minute.

1. Hound your CPA to finish up your tax return so you can get your refund earlier.
2. Create intriguing, soap…

MIAMI (AP) - Carnival Corp., the world’s largest cruise operator, plans to give $40 million in refunds to customers nationwide who were assessed a fuel surcharge after they booked their trips.
It’s the second cruise company to reach an agreement with…

Jungala, the newest attraction at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay, Fla., opens Friday. Very kid friendly and environmentally aware, according to its website. It’s got tree top trails and other rides, an orangutan habitat in the treetops, subterranean caves in a tiger’s lair that…