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Renting a Car? 10 Ways to Save

Planning ahead can save you money on your next car rental.

By: Irene S. Levine

May 13, 2012

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Don't wait until the last minute to rent a car. Planning ahead can save you money.

10 Ways to Save on Car Rentals

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Smarter Travel: Saving Money on Vacation Rentals

A growing number of websites are saving travelers money on vacation rentals.

By: Irene S. Levine

April 29, 2012

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This castle is one of the properties available on Airbnb.com.

New Vacation Rental Trend for Smarter Travel

5 Travel Trends Worth A Quick Read

For better or worse, travel never stays the same. Read some tidbits from this week’s travel news.

By: Irene S. Levine

April 20, 2012

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Travel changes all the time and changes us too.

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The face of travel is always changing.

For better or worse, travel never stays the same.

Green Luxury: The Bardessono Hotel in Napa Valley, California

Green consciousness and energy efficiency don't have to compromise hotel luxury.

By: Irene S. Levine

April 18, 2012

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The inviting rooftop pool of the Bardessono Hotel in Yountville (Napa Valley), California.

The Bardessono Hotel in Napa mixes green living and energy efficiency with luxury.

6 Ways to Travel Green in Big Cities

Next time you're in a big city, explore your options for green travel.

By: Irene S. Levine

April 16, 2012

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Guests at the Fairmont Battery Wharf in Boston can ride BMW Cruise Bikes.

Green Vacation Travel in Big Cities

Road Trip Checklist

What to pack and prepare for a carefree journey

By: Susan Breslow

April 3, 2012

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Once you're on the road, relax and enjoy the view, knowing that you haven't forgotten anything important at home.

A checklist to prepare for your next road trip.

Bus Tours Pros & Cons

Find out if bus tours are right for you

By: Susan Breslow

March 12, 2012

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Pro or con: How do you feel about taking bus tours when you go on vacation?

Are bus tours right for you?

Elderhostels' Name Change — and What It Offers for Your Next Vacation

Forty-year-old Elderhostels has changed its name to Road Scholars

By: Susan Breslow

March 7, 2012

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Imagine spending your next vacation touring France by bike and barge in the company of Road Scholars.

Find out what's changed about Elderhostels more than its name.

Travel Like a Celebrity: A Sleek Black Limo and Driver Are Waiting for You

Uber, the new, high-tech, luxury black car limo service, makes it easy and somewhat affordable to travel like a celebrity.

By: Irene S. Levine

March 4, 2012

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Small Luxuries: Uber allows you to travel like a celebrity in a shiny black car with a driver.

Uber, the new, high-tech, luxury black car limo service, makes It easy to travel like a celebrity.

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Warm days and cool nights, coupled with a geography that fosters a variety of microclimates, have made the Napa Valley a cradle for some 400 wineries. It is an all-season, world-class tourist destination with broad appeal —- even for those who aren't wine-lovers. Here are just a few of the reasons to visit the Napa Valley: