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January 2011 issue | Appears on page 44

Apartment rental tips

ITN is presenting subscribers’ advice on renting vacation apartments (outside of the US). Last month we covered the advantages and disadvantages of renting. This month we’re listing the sources travelers use to find vacation rentals. In later issues, readers suggest questions to ask the property owner or rental agency, cover practical matters and give appraisals of specific apartments.

If you write in with something to share, please state which city and country you have rented in and...

January 2011 issue | Appears on page 50

Best ice cream

ITN asked, “Where have you had the best ice cream outside of the United States?” In the last two issues, subscribers have shared their favorite ice cream parlors in Italy and in the Western Hemisphere (sans USA). This month they take you around the world.

On the small island of Ile St-Louis, in the middle of the Seine River in PARIS, France, I tasted “the best ice cream in the world” during my May 2010 trip.

At 31 rue Saint Louis I found Berthillon (31 rue St Louis en l’ile,...

December 2010 issue | Appears on page 42

Best ice cream

We asked, “Where have you had the best ice cream outside of the United States?” We requested that you name the particular shop (along with its address or approximate location) and include when you were there and the approximate price of a treat.

Last month we presented readers’ picks for best ice cream establishments in Italy. This month, the Western Hemisphere (sans USA). More recommendations are coming. If you have one to share, write to Best Ice Cream, c/o ITN, 2116 28th St.,...

November 2010 issue | Appears on page 40

Best ice cream

We asked you, “Where have you had the best ice cream outside of the United States?” We requested that you name the particular shop (and include its address or approximate location) and include when you were there and the approximate price of a treat. For best ice cream establishments, Italy was the country most often mentioned, and we present those responses this month.

November 2010 issue | Appears on page 43

Cross that bridge

We gave you this assignment: name a bridge (outside of the USA) that, for whatever reasons, is exciting to cross. Tell where it is (and, if necessary, how to find it) and approximately when you were there. Did you cross it on foot? By car? By train? Include your impressions. We printed responses in the March, April, June and August 2010 issues. Here are a few more.

October 2010 issue | Appears on page 37

Luggage worth buying

Whether you travel with just a carry-on or also check a bag or two, what types of luggage do you travel with these days and why? A number of readers answered those questions, as shown below. (Also see Aug. ’10, pg. 39 & Sept. ’10, pg. 42.)

If you write in, describe the backpack, carry-on and/or suitcase with which you have been most satisfied. Give the brand name plus any identifying model or style name or number. Tell where you found it and how much it cost. Lastly, what about it...

October 2010 issue | Appears on page 40

Cross that bridge

We printed a few responses (March, April, June & August ’10 issues). Here are a few more, with more to come. If you have one to add, write to Cross That Bridge, c/o...

September 2010 issue | Appears on page 40

Auto rental tips

Carolyn McFarlane of Falls Church, Virginia, wrote about renting a car in Iceland with her husband and, upon returning the vehicle, being charged what she felt was an excessive amount for a small scratch on a bumper, one which they were not aware of causing (April ’10, pg. 29). Since this scenario comes up often, ITN asked readers for tips on renting a car — what to look for in the contract, what questions to ask, what to do before driving away and upon return, etc. Here are responses.