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How to succeed at business travel

Life and productivity coach Jonathan Zuchter was recently hired by Holiday Inn to offer prudent tips to its business travellers. We found out how a self-described empowerment specialist stays sane (and hydrated) when he's on the road.


 

Don't trash that boarding pass

The humble boarding pass stub has a tendency to transform into a bookmark the minute its owner finds a seat on the plane, but that underrated piece of travel documentation can be a valuable asset once you touch down.


 

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Is it time for a flyers' bill of rights?

With the sudden, but not so surprising -- collapse of Zoom Airlines last week in the face of escalating fuel prices and a wobbly economy, Canadian travellers lost another choice in a shrinking pool of options.


 
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New charges cut into 'freedom' of frequent flyer programs

You may have seen the new fuel surcharges on the "free" frequent flyer award tickets offered by many major airlines. Fair enough. We couldn't reasonably expect the airlines to absorb the extraordinary price rise in fuel on any ticket. The airlines are stressing the temporary nature of the charges but we're


 
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Lessons for travelling light

Number of bags is one factor. Weight is another. That one bag that Air Canada allows you to check for free must weight no more than 23 kilograms, or 50 pounds. Carry-on bags can be a maximum of 10 kilograms, or 22 pounds. To meet these restrictions, seasoned travellers have learned to be ruthless when decid


 
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Buy phone far from home

This month we were in England and needed a phone. We wanted family at home to contact us and, let's face it, finding a phone booth is becoming more and more of a challenge.


 
 

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The charmless airport

"A lounge in an international airport," the noted architect Bernard Tschumi replied, when he was asked to name the space in which he'd least like to live. Not a hugely surprising response.


 

All kinds of factors contribute to sky rage

Rising ticket prices, long lines, confusing fee schedules and weary, demoralized staff -- it could be the perfect recipe for tantrums and frustration in the skies.


 

Go light or stay home, savvy travellers say

For Katherine Evans, the exception was a surfing holiday. For Chuck Breger, it was a Mediterranean cruise. But nothing will ever compel Michael Budman to check baggage at the airport.


 

The first of a new global brand of hotel opens at Montreal's airport

A new hotel that opened recently marks not just a place to stay before your early-morning flight from Montreal, but a whole new brand of hotel.


 
 
 
 
 
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Head to Montana for a Vacation Adventure

Explore a land of mystic peaks, enchanted forests and crystal fields of ice. Not so far, far away in a place called Montana. Glacier National Park is a sublime wonder where mythical creatures roam and you can still sprinkle glacial water on your toes. But you'll want to spend plenty of time outside the park soaking up Montana's small towns, big sky and interesting characters.

For day trip options and more information, visit visitmt.com/crownofthecontinent.

 

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