Archive for September, 2005

A Bucks County Getaway

Bucks County is the kind of place that gives “suburbs” a good name. Nestled along the west bank of the Delaware River just north of Philadelphia, the county is home to more than 600,000 people, many of whom commute to the big city to work. But instead of serving up the usual sprawl-and-mall, Bucks County gives you historic towns, bucolic vistas and interesting museums. It is a weekend visitor’s dream. The county is perhaps best known for its history. George Washington really did sleep here. In fact, he was headquartered…

I Agreed To WHAT?

I just bought one of those new 42-inch plasma TVs. I first saw one five years ago at Harrod’s in London, going for a mere 25,000 pounds. But now they can be had for under $4,000, so I scooped one up. I even bought the extended warranty. Which made me wonder: What kind of warranty do you get when you purchase travel online? The answer is: None whatsoever. In fact, when you purchase travel online, you’re not guaranteed that you will get what you pay for, or that the price…

9 Tips For Cruise Safety

Most of the bases for cruising have already been covered: We know how to keep your floating vacation afloat, how to find the best ships for singles, how to survive a cruise with Norwalk virus and how to cruise with the kids. But, as recent news stories have warned us, there may be a dark side to cruising for those who are not prepared. Terry Riley, Ph.D., author of the book Travel Can Be Murder, says, “Your personal safety while traveling is — and always will be — your responsibility.”…