Tripso Weekend/November 25, 2007
TRIPSO WEEKEND
November 25, 2007
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Tripso Columns
4 places to ski big in Europe
Even with the skyrocketing exchange rates, you can get a weeklong winter vacation in Europe without breaking the bank — and get far more skiing and snowboarding trails than anywhere in North America. Charlie Leocha tells you where to get the most European snow for your money. (Charles Leocha)
Uncomfortable at the Comfort Inn
Frank Gilbuena and his wife check in to a Comfort Inn, but find that they’re less than comfortable with their accommodations. The upholstery is stained, the room isn’t vacuumed and the bathroom is a mess. He gives the hotel staff a day to clean things up, but they don’t. Now he wants his money back, and the hotel is ignoring his letters. What else can he do? (Christopher Elliott)
Location, location, location
Sometimes it’s not what’s inside, but what’s outside the hotel that matters. Amy Bradley-Hole takes a look at scenic hotels around the world, and gives tips on scoring the best rooms with a view. (Amy Bradley-Hole)
The holiday spirit
The holiday travel season is now upon us, although if you were to judge by the shopping mall, it started right after Labor Day. This holiday season, many of you have busy flight schedules with business meetings and reunions with loved ones crowding the calendar. Are you dreading those crowded skies? Feeling grumpy already? James Wysong has a proposal to make your holiday spirit take wing. (James Wysong)
Intimate cruising aboard the Wind Surf
When the majestic sails unfurl on a Windstar vessel it’s easy to imagine yourself on a timeless adventure. With new owners and major renovations, Windstar’s Wind Surf now offers guests an even more luxurious sailing experience. Anita Dunham-Potter offers a ship review. (Anita Dunham-Potter)
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This week in travel
Sinking ship ’struck iceberg’
More than 150 passengers and crew aboard a sinking ship in the Antarctic, which is believed to have collided with an iceberg, have been rescued to safety, officials said.
Holiday weather delays begin spreading
Poor weather at a handful of airports in the northeast Wednesday afternoon forced flight delays that were beginning to affect other parts of the country as the first wave of an estimated 39 million Americans embarked on what could be the largest Thanksgiving pilgrimage ever.
Holiday travelers hit the roads, skies and rails
Millions of Americans began hitting the roads, skies and train tracks early Wednesday in what was predicted to be the largest Thanksgiving pilgrimage ever — despite rising gas prices and fears of air delays.
Flights delayed as busy travel week starts
Thick coastal fog shut down one of two runways for arriving planes at Los Angeles International Airport, causing minor delays for passengers at the start of the busy Thanksgiving travel week.
Holiday air travelers urged to chuck clutter
Airline passengers, who already are required at airport checkpoints to remove their shoes, take off their coats and carry only small bottles of liquids, now have a new task: Pack neatly.
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