The quieter side of Provincetown
PROVINCETOWN, Mass. - "Provincetown?" a Boston friend, who only summers on tony Nantucket, sniffed when I mentioned my plan to visit the artist colony and fishing port at the tip...
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Anytime tips for saving on airfare
Airfares on many routes cost more this year than last, but fares are not static, and there are relative deals to be had any time of year. Here's how to...
11 ways to save on airfare in any season
Yes, fares on many routes are more expensive this year than last, but airfares are not static and there are (relative) deals to be had any time of year. Here's...
If you haven’t visited lately – or ever – Singapore will surprise you
Nanny state. "Asia Lite." "Disneyland with the death penalty." A "fine" city. It's all about shopping and eating. And you can see anything worth seeing in a 3.9-day visit. Or...
10 great factory tours worth the trip
Who says America doesn't make stuff anymore? From cars to coffee, hot sauce to jumbo jets, we've got ten great places to see how the proverbial sausage is made. —Ford...
Ask Airfarewatchdog.com: In addition to buying insurance, arrive at cruise port early
Q: Two college roommates and I booked a cruise through Celebrity Cruise Lines. We did everything as suggested — booked through a travel agency, had Celebrity book the airfare and...
10 best iconic modern house tours in North America
Anyone with a pile of money can build a big pile of a house, and back in the day, that's what you did. (See, for instance, "Downton Abbey.") But during...
9 reasons to visit Baltimore this spring (or anytime)
BALTIMORE — One of the great charms of Baltimore is its lack of interest in running with the herd. Possessing a unique look and an entertainingly odd culture, it moves...
8 reasons to visit Vegas: from 99-cent margaritas to erotic museum
Some people hate Las Vegas, some can't live without it. Count me somewhere in between. I've visited many times over the last 20 years, both for work and pleasure, and...
Airlines impose weight limits on carry-on bags
When my friend Mike, a financial analyst based in Newton, Mass., opened the overhead bin during a British Airways flight from Boston to London several years ago, he got a...