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10 terrific tea trips

10 terrific tea trips

Rediff.com   18 May 2009

Pinkies up! Where to sip the world's best. Forbes Traveler surveys the top locations for the world's tea gardens and finds plenty to drink, from Sri Lanka to Bolivia.

10 great coffee trips

10 great coffee trips

Rediff.com   14 May 2009

Not a Starbucks in sight! Forbes Traveler takes the high road to the coffee-growing climes from Jamaica to Sumatra.

America's best airport bars

America's best airport bars

Rediff.com   14 May 2009

Recently, there's been a groundswell of upscale airport bars offering wines with charcuterie, microbrews and even exquisite bourbon.

Off the beaten path in Southeast Asia

Off the beaten path in Southeast Asia

Rediff.com   11 May 2009

Throughout Southeast Asia, it is easy to find viable alternatives to the wonderful but overcrowded destinations to which throngs of travelers typically flock.

The Indian Ocean's hottest hideaways

The Indian Ocean's hottest hideaways

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2009

With more than 40,000 miles of coastline fronting its azure waves the Indian Ocean has become a vast playground of private islands, uninhabited coasts, and jetsetting sun-seekers basking in the balmy breeze.

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2009

Where the new Democratic elite will meet to eat

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Rediff.com   15 Jan 2009

Whether it's the One & Only Reethi Rah with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean or the awe-inspiring peaks seen from Wildflower Hall, these hotels attract those looking for untouched beauty and a natural surrounding that can only be found in that particular destination.

The year's top 10 travel stories

The year's top 10 travel stories

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2009

The events, trends, and goofs that defined 2008

Taxi scams: How not to get taken for a ride

Taxi scams: How not to get taken for a ride

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2008

Common-sense tips that can work in any city you visit, even those we've identified as spots for potential taxi trouble.

Sexiest Southeast Asian Beaches

Sexiest Southeast Asian Beaches

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2008

Dreaming of a steamy, languid tropical escape? Head to Southeast Asia, which has a dazzling array of sandy options in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and even East Timor.

Fly smart: Tips to avoid the airline mess

Fly smart: Tips to avoid the airline mess

Rediff.com   7 Oct 2008

Travel pro Peter Greenberg makes sense of the airline mess and finds ways to make the most of a tangled travel situation.

Top 10 Motorcycle Trips Worldwide

Top 10 Motorcycle Trips Worldwide

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2008

Forget the tour bus. Rattle, hum and zip across the scenic wilds of Mongolia, Rajasthan, Tuscany and elsewhere in a motorcyclethis unusual round-up of high-end motorcycle tours will show you the way. Ten destinations are highlighted.

Seven common travel myths

Seven common travel myths

Rediff.com   4 Sep 2008

What to believe when you travel

Travel: How to beat jet lag

Travel: How to beat jet lag

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2008

Interrupted sleep, irritability, and disorientation are only a few of jet lag's symptoms, and even the most seasoned travelers experience them to some degree when venturing across time zones. From melatonin supplements to exercise, we'll clue you in on what it takes to nip jetlag in the bud and more fully enjoy your trip.

Travel: 10 astonishing landscapes

Travel: 10 astonishing landscapes

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2008

We seek out the planet's singular landscapes, including Namibia's Skeleton Coast (littered with whalebones and shipwrecks), the salt flats of Uyuni, Bolivia, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, Turkey and more.

Travel scams to avoid

Travel scams to avoid

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2008

Being caught up in a travel scam is enough to ruin a trip. We identify nine travel scams that you should avoid, from hidden resort fees to counterfeit merchandise to identity theft.

Off the ramp: Top supermodel getaways

Off the ramp: Top supermodel getaways

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2008

Getaway hotspots for the world's hottest supermodels, including Claudia Schiffer (who favors Badrutt's Palace in St. Moritz), Gisele Bundchen (Rio),and of course, Naomi Campbell (Jose Ignacio, Uruguay).

Ready to drop? Skydive from Mt Everest!

Ready to drop? Skydive from Mt Everest!

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2008

The world's 10 most scenic skydiving spots, including Lido Lakes in Indonesia, Swakopmund in Namibia and even Mount Everest.

Travel: Offbeat, exotic, not-so-dangerous spots

Travel: Offbeat, exotic, not-so-dangerous spots

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2008

Fascinating places with bad reputations: These places may have a bad rap -- but we think you'll have a great (and safe) vacation!

How to afford business class

How to afford business class

Rediff.com   29 May 2008

As prices go up and airlines go under, can you still afford to travel well? Here are three tips and six 'secret' routes by Peter Greenberg.

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