“Guaranteed departure” — worthwhile vacation protection

Janice Hough · September 26, 2008

We in the travel industry are often guilty of using jargon. Even the best travel brochures can be full of terms that may not make sense to the average consumer. A good travel agent or tour operator can and should explain them to you. Here’s a look at “guaranteed departure.”

 

Touring Europe’s unheralded wine regions

Tim Leffel · March 26, 2008

That trip through the Bordeaux region of France or the Piedmont region of Italy is going to cost more than ever this year. Tim Leffel suggests looking beyond the tried and true to European wine regions with lower costs and smaller crowds.