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Have a happy holiday... at home
Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles on why a local vacation may turn out to be the most relaxing break you've ever had.
Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles on why a local vacation may turn out to be the most relaxing break you've ever had.
Jim Eagles wonders why some airports and hotels offer free wireless access while others charge an arm and a leg.
Factoring in refreshments and baggage costs can narrow the gap between budget and full-service prices.
There's hope for those who suffer from stuffed-up heads on aeroplanes.
It pays to check the baggage allowances on all your connecting flights to avoid any unpleasant surprises, says Jim Eagles.
Transit times through LAX seem largely unchanged despite the introduction of the ESTA system, says Jim Eagles.
Picking up a bug from fellow passengers on a flight is a common complaint, writes Jim Eagles.
Sleeping in an airport terminal isn't as uncomfortable as it might sound.
Isobel Marriner steps onto a cruise ship and finds herself a convert.
Jim Eagles wonders why we can't all be civilised when it comes to airport bag carousels.
Jim Eagles is in two minds over proposed developments around India's Taj Mahal.
Jill Worrall wonders whether travellers need to be wary about in-room surveillance.
New system of checking in has halved the average waiting time at the airport.
Jim Eagles evaluates the pros and cons of travelling with young children on planes.
If you're planning to fly with your children, choose your airline carefully.
Cyclists and walkers are like oil and water, says Herald Travel editor Jim Eagles.
Jill Worrall ponders what security issues her new hip will throw up at airports.
There's a growing chorus of opinion that we should avoid holidays in Fiji until their political system meets with our approval.