Traveling With Bill Travel Blog tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-16345262009-04-06T20:47:51-04:00The Weblog provides information about worldwide travel. Travel tips, latest travel information, travel locations, and modes of transportation, including air, train, boat and auto, are provided. The latest travel advice and deals are provided.TypePadParis In Spring--Outside Activitiestag:typepad.com,2003:post-651570132009-04-06T20:47:51-04:002009-04-06T20:47:51-04:00*Eat a baguette from Au Duc de la Chapelle Patisserie in the 18th. *Visit the sculpture garden of Rodin Museum. *Sit in the Luxembourg Gardens for idle people watching. *Stroll down Rue Mouffetard on a Sunday. *Skate through the streets...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/04/paris-in-springoutside-activities.htmlPoplar Forest--Thomas Jefferson Retreat--Reopened To Publictag:typepad.com,2003:post-651560172009-04-06T20:08:38-04:002009-04-06T20:08:38-04:00When Thomas Jefferson left public office in 1809, he took his first extended stay at Poplar Forest, a planatation retreat near Lynchburg, VA. The house is the first octagonal house in America. It's an architectural masterpiece. It reopened April 1,...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/04/poplar-forestthomas-jefferson-retreatreopened-to-public.htmlObama's Exhibit Of Campaign Arttag:typepad.com,2003:post-651554732009-04-06T19:48:38-04:002009-04-06T19:48:38-04:00An exhibit called "Officially Unofficial Inspired Art For Obama opened April 1, 2009 in Chicago. It's sponsored by the city's Department of Cultural Affairs. The exhibit includes prints, posters, photographs and videos seen during Obama's presidential campaign. The show runs...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/04/obamas-exhibit-of-campaign-art.htmlStuck In Coach!!! What Can I Do???tag:typepad.com,2003:post-649703152009-04-01T20:10:39-04:002009-04-01T20:13:12-04:00Since I fly using frequent-flyer miles, I'm usually flying coach. I think I've flown first-class or business class only twice in all the years I've been flying. Usually, the person next to me talks all the time or takes up...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/04/stuck-in-coach-what-can-i-do.htmlSix Great Vegas Spastag:typepad.com,2003:post-648625252009-03-30T20:25:44-04:002009-03-30T20:30:54-04:00Las Vegas is famous for 24-hour fun, gambling and and shows. In addition, tucked away from the casinos and glitzing malls, is cutting-edge treatments and high-tech spas. Although these spas are located in hotels, they're open to the public at...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/03/six-great-vegas-spas.htmlBaggage Lost At Sea--Worth $100 to $300tag:typepad.com,2003:post-648590552009-03-30T19:31:28-04:002009-03-30T19:31:28-04:00Although airlines will reimburse up to $3300 if they lose your bag on domestic flights, cruise companies limit their liability to $100-$300 a bag. Most cruise companies are not responsible for jewelry, electronics or other valuable items. Even locking them...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/03/baggage-lost-at-seaworth-100-to-300.htmlHappy 50th Birthday Eurail!!!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-648307532009-03-30T09:19:47-04:002009-03-30T09:26:56-04:00The Eurail pass celebrates its 50th Birthday this year. The prepaid multicountry ticket is still the easiest way to see Europe. Take a look at the numbers. 5,000 passes sold in 1959 500,000 projected passes to be sold in 2009...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/03/happy-50th-birthday-eurail.html2009 European Art Exhibtstag:typepad.com,2003:post-644295552009-03-20T20:12:42-04:002009-03-20T20:50:56-04:00If you are going to Europe this year, these are some of the attractions you may want to visit. SWITZERLAND The Kunstmesuem Basel presents "Vincent Van Gogh--Between Earth and Heaven: The Landscapes between April 26-September 27, 2009. HUNGARY Budapest's exciting...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/03/if-you-are-going-to-europe-this-year-these-are-some-of-the-attractions-you-may-want-to-visit--switzerland--the-kunstmesu.htmlFLY NOW!!! CHEAP FLIGHTS WON'T LAST LONG!!!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-643863132009-03-19T21:02:38-04:002009-03-19T21:02:38-04:00With the economy bad, airlines are finding it very hard to fill seats. It is easy to compare prices by using sites like www.tripadvisor.com, www.fly.com and www.farecompare.com. Most of the cheap flights require a Saturday night stayover. Without a doubt...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/03/fly-now-cheap-flights-wont-last-long.htmlA Safe Port For Cruising--GET TRAVEL INSURANCE!!!!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-642862152009-03-17T19:41:32-04:002009-03-17T19:41:32-04:00Unfortunately, no one but the owner knows the liquidity of a specific cruise line. If a cruise line goes bankrupt, you will be left on shore with a worthless certificate. With these tough economical times, cruise lines are selling less...Bill Gilmorehttp://travelingwithbill.typepad.com/traveling_with_bill_blog/2009/03/a-safe-port-for-cruisingget-travel-insurance.html