http://www.ajc.com/travel/international-travel-news-82133.html en-us Copyright 2009 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:17:27 GMT 2009-11-25T22:17:27Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/travel/beaches/weekend-in-aruba-netherlands-187434.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 The beaches and vibrant culture of Aruba can be enjoyed on a variety of budgets. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:19:30 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/beaches/weekend-in-aruba-netherlands-187434.html Clara Bosonetto Maerz 2009-11-05T20:19:30Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/spain-can-feed-the-169573.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 I’m writing this today in Santiago de Compostela, in the northwest corner of Spain. I have a three-part agenda: see pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market and buy some barnacles in the seafood section - then have them cooked for me, on the spot, in a café. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:45:02 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/spain-can-feed-the-169573.html Rick Steves 2009-10-22T14:45:02Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/gdansk-history-at-street-163532.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Standing at the end of Gdansk’s long wooden pier, I realize that I can see two of the most important sites in 20th-century history: the spit of land where World War II began, and the shipyard where the Cold War started its long and gradual final act. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:38:30 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/gdansk-history-at-street-163532.html Rick Steves 2009-10-15T14:38:30Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/3-price-points-grand-157870.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Get a bird’s eye view across Seven Mile Beach, visit a gathering spot for serene stingrays or take an open water diving excursion. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:06:44 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/3-price-points-grand-157870.html Clara Bosonetto Maerz 2009-10-08T18:06:44Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/five-spots-to-dive-157866.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Diving enthusiasts seeking a memorable underwater experience should dive into five locations that experts claim are all-time favorites. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:00:25 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/five-spots-to-dive-157866.html Natasha Lawrence 2009-10-08T18:00:25Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/young-guests-welcome-3-157887.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 The Caribbean offers a variety of kid-friendly resorts, including some with water parks and others hosting supervised activities to give parents a break. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:55:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/young-guests-welcome-3-157887.html Jill R. Dorson 2009-10-08T17:55:32Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/tuning-in-to-tasty-156167.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Recently when I was in Tuscany, a region fiercely proud of its beef, I sunk my teeth into a carnivore's dream come true. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:38:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/tuning-in-to-tasty-156167.html Rick Steves 2009-10-06T19:38:12Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/tuning-in-to-tasty-156111.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Recently when I was in Tuscany, a region fiercely proud of its beef, I sunk my teeth into a carnivore's dream come true. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:38:02 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/tuning-in-to-tasty-156111.html Rick Steves 2009-10-06T19:38:02Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/to-market-to-market-151907.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Market days are an especially big deal throughout France. No single event better symbolizes the French preoccupation with fresh products and their strong ties to the farmer than the weekly market. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:41:49 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/to-market-to-market-151907.html Rick Steves 2009-10-01T15:41:49Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/atlanta-airport/preparing-your-iphone-for-148891.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 Unaware travelers can blithely rack up eye-popping bills on their iPhones while traveling abroad. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:21:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/atlanta-airport/preparing-your-iphone-for-148891.html FRITZ FAERBER 2009-09-28T19:21:12Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/mamounia-hotel-reopens-in-148658.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 MARRAKECH, Morocco - Winston Churchill invited Franklin Roosevelt here to relax following strategic talks during World War II, and Alfred Hitchcock shot some of "The Man Who Knew Too Much " in the hotel's lobby - which has also been a haunt of the Rolling Stones, Charlie Chaplin, Sharon Stone and many other Hollywood stars for nearly a century. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:41:14 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/mamounia-hotel-reopens-in-148658.html ALFRED de MONTESQUIOU 2009-09-28T17:41:14Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/go-left-young-man-145942.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 While most first-time visitors to Europe choo-choose to travel by train, consider the convenience of driving. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:03:20 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/go-left-young-man-145942.html Rick Steves 2009-09-24T19:03:20Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/china-bans-foreign-tourists-143927.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 BEIJING - China has banned foreign tourists from traveling to Tibet ahead of a parade in the capital to mark 60 years of Communist rule, an official said Tuesday, amid stepped-up security across the country to ensure nothing mars the celebrations. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:16:53 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/china-bans-foreign-tourists-143927.html HENRY SANDERSON 2009-09-22T15:16:53Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/new-network-puts-parisians-143060.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 PARIS - A cure for Parisians' brusque, haughty reputation may be at hand. Take a Web site, add a hint of anise-based pastis liqueur, a game of petanque and international travelers ready to mingle. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:11:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/new-network-puts-parisians-143060.html HELENE GOUPIL 2009-09-21T22:11:31Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/athens-no-longer-cheap-143385.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 ATHENS, Greece - Athens is no longer a discount destination. Cab fares, taverna meals, and other costs have steadily crept up. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:01:31 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/athens-no-longer-cheap-143385.html DEREK GATOPOULOS 2009-09-21T22:01:31Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/paris-catacombs-closed-to-143234.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 PARIS - Paris' underground bone collection, the catacombs, has been closed to the public indefinitely after being vandalized. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:15:12 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/paris-catacombs-closed-to-143234.html 2009-09-21T19:15:12Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/the-sleaze-of-fees-139823.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 On my last trip to Europe, I didn't bring my usual $200 cash reserve. With just a few bucks in my wallet, I landed in Madrid, relying entirely on two ATM cards and no cash safety net. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:15 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/the-sleaze-of-fees-139823.html Rick Steves 2009-09-18T14:00:15Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/cuba-hopes-green-tourism-140744.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 BOCA DE GUAMA, Cuba - Crocodile 0383 is too tiny to be menacing. Three weeks old and barely the length of a candy bar, the gray and brownish-yellow beast already has all 64 jagged teeth, which glint like crushed glass in the tropical sun. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:46:15 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/cuba-hopes-green-tourism-140744.html WILL WEISSERT 2009-09-17T19:46:15Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/lady-dai-tomb-among-140438.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 LOS ANGELES - Lady Dai was a Chinese nobleman's wife in her mid-50s when she died of a heart attack. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:26:11 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/lady-dai-tomb-among-140438.html SUE MANNING 2009-09-17T14:26:11Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/when-in-copenhagen-use-138122.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 COPENHAGEN - The Danish capital might rank among the world's most expensive cities with pricey food and steep hotel bills. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:36:07 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/when-in-copenhagen-use-138122.html JAN OLSEN 2009-09-14T17:36:07Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/top-caribbean-escape-closes-137765.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - An exclusive resort in the Turks and Caicos Islands that catered to celebrities and offered personal butlers and a pillow menu has closed after less than two years of operation. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:21:05 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/top-caribbean-escape-closes-137765.html DANICA COTO 2009-09-14T04:21:05Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/ex-cons-in-naples-137829.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 NAPLES, Italy - Luigi "Giggino" Nocerino once stalked tourists through the tight alleys of this southern Italian city, snatching bags and valuables to fuel his drug addiction. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:16:07 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/ex-cons-in-naples-137829.html ARIEL DAVID 2009-09-14T04:16:07Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/cab-capitalism-cuba-allows-136673.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 HAVANA - Jose Obdilio Duran's '57 Chevy has holes in its mottled floor, a passenger window that can't be rolled up and no inside panels on its doors. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:55:23 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/cab-capitalism-cuba-allows-136673.html PAUL HAVEN 2009-09-11T19:55:23Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/taking-the-plunge-in-135596.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 In Budapest, Hungary’s vibrant capital, you can sample spicy paprika at the Great Market Hall (designed by Gustave Eiffel), sip coffee in a genteel turn-of-the-20th-century café, and enjoy an affordable performance at the luxurious Opera House. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:04:43 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/us-world-destinations/taking-the-plunge-in-135596.html Rick Steves 2009-09-10T18:04:43Z http://www.ajc.com/travel/global-air-travel-may-134837.html?cxtype=rss_travel_82133 HONG KONG - International air travel, whacked by the economic downturn, is starting to stabilize but may not recover until 2011 as companies and passengers continue to scale back, executives at aviation giants Boeing Co. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:26:13 GMT http://www.ajc.com/travel/global-air-travel-may-134837.html JEREMIAH MARQUEZ 2009-09-09T20:26:13Z