Bruni readers to New York: Take it from tourists, end tipping

Frank Bruni riled his commenters on Diner's Journal yesterday when he called for solutions to the tourist tipping conundrum: What can a restaurant do when foreign tourists don't (or under) tip?

10 tips for Washington, D.C., tourists

The ins and outs, quirks and curiosities of a city can take years to learn. If that doesn't quite fit into your time frame, you're in luck.

Stretch your travel dollar

By gauging where the rapidly changing airline industry is headed, business travelers can map out their flight plans and find the best deals.

Pet travel trend surges

In 2007, pet travel soared 33 percent to a record 20 million, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association.

'Thieves love tourists'

Breaking into hotel rooms is all in a day's work for Bill Stanton. Far from being a cat burglar, though, this former New York City cop has become a kind of Bob Vila of the security business.

Judge makes tips part of tour guides' salary

The Court of Appeal dismissed on Friday an appeal filed by Wing On Travel Service Limited against an earlier ruling that tips received by tour guides should be considered as part of their salary.

NYC tourism campaign expands with more tips

NEW YORK - New York City is expanding a welcome campaign for foreign travelers with more insider tips from celebrities and local experts.

Metropolitan Opera general manager Peter Gelb, MTV fashion VJ Coltrane Curtis and musician Itzhak (itz-HAHK) Perlman are among the famous New Yorkers who have joined the effort.

Airline interfered with tips, court says

BOSTON - American Airlines interfered with the tipping process by imposing a fee on curbside baggage, a federal jury in Boston ruled.

The airline imposed a $2 bag-check fee at the curbside two years ago, which skycaps, who are paid below minimum wage, were required to charge, USA Today reported.

Ten tips for San Francisco tourists

It happens every year: 16 million eager, wide-eyed tourists arrive at the Golden Gate—Tony Bennett crooning on their iPods, visions of Rice-a-Roni dancing in their heads, asking things like, "Which exit do I take to get to Alcatraz?" Never fear — the following tips will help you navigate Bay Area waters like a sourdough-eating, 38 ... read more

Ten tips for Boston tourists

When you're in Boston, it's tempting to test out the local-speak. But Bostonians strongly advise against it. Here are some other insider tips for making your visit as enjoyable as possible: