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World’s best business hotels 2009

No. 15, St. Regis, Beijing; business category score: 90.79; 2009 overall score: 87.04.These top hotels combine service, technology, and comfort—everything that today’s business traveler needs on the road.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:19:31 GMT
Holiday travel 101

Why go to Edinburgh: Fireworks lighting up the sky from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, bagpipers playing "Amazing Grace" around the Sir Walter Scott Monument.A definitive list of holiday travel tips about getting a fair airfare, a secret about airport parking, how to handle baggage, and more.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:16:20 GMT
World’s worst travel scams

The bracelet scheme in Rome and Paris: “Someone, usually quite charming, comes up to you offering directions or sightseeing advice. Suddenly, the person ties a woven bracelet around your wrist in a double knot, then demands payment. If you refuse, he screams that you’re stealing the bracelet,” says Karen Schaler, author of "Travel Therapy". Victims are often so unnerved that they end up paying the handful of euros.Avoid getting ripped off when you travel. Keep your wits—and your valuables—about you, and use common sense to outsmart the con artists.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:13:43 GMT
Swine flu puts airlines, travelers in tough spot

To help keep sick travelers from flying, some airlines have opted to waive change fees for passengers who postpone their trips. In most cases, passengers must fax the airline a doctor’s note to dodge the change fee.As outbreaks of the H1N1 virus inject more frazzle into already-frayed travelers, airlines and their approach to sick passengers are being scrutinized.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:06 GMT
Holiday travelers waited longer to book tickets

Nov. 18: AAA predicts more delays, and higher fees as 38.4 million American's will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday. NBC's Kristen Dahlgren reports.  (NBC News Channel)Holiday travelers waited a little longer to book their flights this year, likely holding out for better deals and waiting to see if they would still have a job. And some aren't going at all.

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:21 GMT
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