[Mar 10th 2010] Passports : Cost and Volume Going Up The State Department is proposing increases in the cost of passports. The proposed rule for the new passport fees was published in the Federal Register last month and will be followed by a public comment pe... - read on...

[Mar 04th 2010] The nation's smallest state capital (population 7,806 in 2007), like the little state it represents, offers outsized opportunities for shopping, relaxation, and fun, making it a good weekend getaway for singles or couples. Its downtown winds aro... - read on...

[Mar 03rd 2010] JFK - You Can’t Get There from Here By- Peter Ramsay It is often the biggest argument I hear, “I don’t want to fly through New York.” It is the same argument I heard about Boston, well, no more Boston problems. And unless you are flying to ... - read on...

[Feb 25th 2010] Ask people what they liked best about a trip to the nation's capital and their answer might surprise you. Not a dead president, world-class museum or historic building on the list. Topping their lineup: the train -- the city's well-regarded Met... - read on...

[Feb 24th 2010] Hassle-Free Credit Card Traveling - NOT By- Peter Ramsay The new credit card rules that came into effect on Monday have been analyzed and reported on as to how these changes will affect the credit card world. What is missing is how these chang... - read on...

[Feb 18th 2010] With several world-class ski resorts just a half-hour away, Waterbury is often viewed as a home base rather than its own destination. But this village in central Vermont offers adventure, culinary treats, and culture in abundance, making it well w... - read on...

[Feb 17th 2010] By- Peter Ramsay As much as travelers may not like them, airline fees are here to stay. And to be fair, there is a certain logic in “unbundling” the components of a trip. Travelers who bring their own food can save money, travelers who aren’t... - read on...

[Feb 11th 2010] When Newport's waterfront turns cold and blustery, this town of mansions and manicured lawns takes on a slightly darker hue, as if it might be a place where lobstermen predominate over the usual crowd of bon vivants. In truth, the city is a mel... - read on...

[Feb 10th 2010] By- Peter Ramsay Travel in and out of the East Coast will slowly get back to normal after this week’s epic snowstorms. Until the next time and while it may be too late for a current trip, here are a few tips for increasing your chances of avoid... - read on...

[Feb 03rd 2010] Confirmed or Not Confirmed - That is the Question By- Peter Ramsay In the last two weekends, two major reservations systems updates have happened with major airlines. JetBlue changed over from their own reservations system to participating... - read on...

[Jan 28th 2010] Located only minutes from downtown Boston, the Blue Hills Reservation is a 7,000-acre playground for everyone, and almost all the activities there are free. Rising above the horizon, Great Blue Hill reaches a height of 635 feet, the highest of th... - read on...

[Jan 27th 2010] By- Peter Ramsay If you haven’t been on an international trip for a while, brace yourself for sticker shock. As many of us know, the dollar is taking a beating against most currencies (.71 Euro, .61 Pounds, 89.43 Yen) and there is not much reli... - read on...

[Jan 14th 2010] An Olympic Retreat Freezing temperatures and falling snow make staying inside tempting, but why not go out and enjoying the benefits of the great outdoors? This is especially so if you have the option of retreating to a cozy hearth once you've ... - read on...

[Jan 13th 2010] By- Peter Ramsay Delta Air Lines Inc. and Continental Airlines Inc. will begin charging customers the highest fees in the industry for checked bags this week, setting other carriers up to do the same. The new fees apply to flights within an... - read on...

[Jan 06th 2010] By- Peter Ramsay Call it The Year of Travel Uncertainty. In 2009, travelers hesitated, debated and vacillated about booking travel in record-breaking numbers, according to most reports ?the number waiting till just a week or less before decidin... - read on...

[Dec 31st 2009] If you're a foodie who's too broke to fly to China, I have three words for you: Go to Flushing. Sure, you can find Chinese cultural enclaves all over the U.S., but none is as authentic, concentrated, affordable and accessible as the one in the ... - read on...

[Dec 30th 2009] As you probably know, there was an attempted terrorist attack on a Delta/Northwest flight from Amsterdam to Detroit on Christmas Day. A Nigerian man named Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, 23, attempted to use a powder and liquid concoction to se... - read on...

[Dec 24th 2009] By- Peter Ramsay Santa's Not Messing Around this Year With many enjoyable holiday projects being nixed this year because of budget constraints and privacy concerns, it is nice to hear of some programs that are going strong. One is the North ... - read on...

[Dec 23rd 2009] By- Peter Ramsay While waiting to file a damaged bag claim in Baltimore, I overheard an exchange between a very overworked baggage agent and a “Superior, Often Boisterous” passenger. Agent: “Can I help you?” SOB: “I’d like a roast beef ... - read on...

[Dec 17th 2009] By- Peter Ramsay What do ice cream, hand guns and basketball all have in common - Springfield, Massachusetts - home to Friendly’s, Smith and Wesson and the Basketball Hall of Fame. Springfield is a city steeped in history, both old and new. ... - read on...

[Dec 16th 2009] By- Peter Ramsay I don't need a holiday to buy those doodads and whatchamacallits that make traveling easier and more fun. But I do get a lot of requests at this time of year from folks looking for gift suggestions. I'm a "off the beaten path" ... - read on...

[Dec 10th 2009] By- Peter Ramsay When we mention New London, one often thinks of a small town in Ohio or Washington or maybe the port town in Connecticut. But outdoor enthusiasts go to the Lake Sunapee Region of New Hampshire to find this New London. New ... - read on...

[Dec 09th 2009] By- Peter Ramsay If you book any of your travel online, you are likely to be inundated by e-mails from the airlines this time of year. Double miles with credit card purchases, offers for credit cards, special fare sales, shopping on-line and ... - read on...

[Dec 03rd 2009] By- Peter Ramsay From a distance, the majestic church steeple rising above a sleepy-looking, small New England town belies the vibrancy of this New Hampshire seacoast city. Originally known as Strawbery Banke due to the abundance of the sweet... - read on...

[Dec 02nd 2009] By- Peter Ramsay Cruising has changed considerably over the years. No longer are cruises considered simply either the exclusive province of the "newlyweds and debutantes" or alternatively, a nonstop drinking party, fueled by duty-free liquor... - read on...