May 4, 2024

NDP MLA defends his travel expenses

The New Democrat who has spent the most on travel of any MLA so far this fiscal year says there's a good reason for the big tab. Skeena MLA Robin Austin says about 19-thousand dollars worth of his 54-thousand dollar travel bill was for a trip to Sri Lanka. "I was invited by speaker Bill Barisoff to join him in attending the Commonwealth … [Read more...]

Fodor’s Travel Tastemaker: Laura Maniec

In late 2011, Laura Maniec opened Corkbuzz, a wine studio in NYC. Without being preachy, she's created a place where wine-enthusiasts (no matter your mastery of varietals and vintages) can learn about new wines and regions by tasting, talking, and tasting some more. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

How to Save on Holiday Travel, From an Expert

Before the blur of turkey, wrapping presents, and champagne begins, take note of our expert's advice on how to save money on your holiday travels. Its all about planning ahead (a bit) and being flexible. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Introducing Fodor’s Travel Phrases App

Parlez-vous Francais? Sprechen sie Deutsch? Not so much? Welcome to your new favorite app—Fodor's Travel Phrases. Its got 22 languages, no robot voices, and works without WiFi. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Fodor’s Travel Tastemaker: April Bloomfield

Some people attract the right people and experiences on their travels. April Bloomfield is one of those people—she chats and eats with fascinating people from Morocco to Portland. Here, The Spotted Pig chef details her awesome travels. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Maximize Travel Rewards by… Shopping

We're worried. We're worried you're not raking in rewards to your fullest potential. If you dally in online shopping, you could be getting extra points and miles across many different frequent travel programs. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Fodor’s Travel Tastemaker: AFAR’s Jen Murphy

Our third Travel Tastemaker is AFAR's Jen Murphy—she's a genuine globe-hopper with a penchant for great food and fitness. We asked her about the trips she's most excited about, what she always travels with, and her most memorable meals. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Odenkirk, Keach Travel To “Nebraska”

"Breaking Bad" scene stealer Bob Odenkirk and veteran actor Stacy Keach ("The Bourne Legacy," "Prison Break") have joined the cast of "The Descendants" and "Sideways" director Alexander Payne's black-and-white road trip film "Nebraska" says The Film Stage. The story centers on an aging alcoholic father (Bruce Dern) and his estranged son (Will … [Read more...]

Travel Trend: Disaster Tourism

From the Titanic to images of a crumbling Detroit to the Costa Concordia, tourists are fascinated by fatal wrecks and destruction. But we're lining up and buying tickets sooner than ever before. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

Top 5 Air Travel Complaints

What's the worst thing about air travel? The TSA put a survey together, coming up with the top 5 passenger complaints. Here's what they've proposed to do about them, and what we can do in the meantime. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]