by Vernon Hoium, Minneapolis, MN

If you are in the market for a new car and are considering a vacation to Europe, you might consider buying a car with overseas delivery. In the last week of September ’07, my wife and I purchased a 2008 Mercedes-Benz and drove through southern Germany, Switzerland and France, then spent some time on the island of Corsica.

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While we purchased a Mercedes, similar programs are also available from Audi, BMW, Volvo and...

by Beth Habian, Features Editor

Looking for some royal treatment on your next trip overseas? What better place to be treated like a royal than London, where they’ve been perfecting the art of luxury for centuries?

Granted, with current exchange rates, it’s not the first destination that comes to mind for those on a tight budget, but if you’re ready for a bit of a splurge, perhaps an account of my September ’07 visit will provide a few suggestions to make your trip a more...

by Judith Anshin, Contributing Editor

Many years ago I spent quite a bit of time at either end of North Africa — in Morocco and Egypt — but the countries in between had always eluded me. Finally, in May ’07, I visited Tunisia, with Vantage Deluxe World Travel (Boston, MA; 800/322-6677). While the company’s phone system was diabolical and their customer service needed a lot of improvement, the tour itself went very smoothly and was memorable for the sights and experiences.

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