This is the April 2012 issue
Boarding Pass
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When you can and cannot pay for fuel surcharges with air miles. Galápagos visitors' rules. Serbia and Kosovo crossings.By David TykolAppears on Page 2 |
Features
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An enlightening journey through Germany’s Luther CountryAppears on Page 6 |
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Ladakh — reaping the rewards of a private tour in this remote northern India regionAppears on Page 20 |
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Finding a bit of paradise in SeychellesAppears on Page 34 |
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Extraordinary wildlife and extreme conditions on a Russian Far East cruiseAppears on Page 46 |
Travelers' Intercom
White Lodge, Richmond Park, LondonAppears on Page 14 |
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HK’s Octopus CardAppears on Page 15 |
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Jousting in ArezzoAppears on Page 16 |
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On the tarmac with Qatar AirwaysAppears on Page 26 |
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Re port shuttles from Jewel of the SeasAppears on Page 27 |
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Princess’ pre-cruise London packageAppears on Page 28 |
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Southern Africa with OATAppears on Page 29 |
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Bulgaria and Romania with Original WorldAppears on Page 30 |
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Autentica in SloveniaAppears on Page 31 |
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Servimaster in La PazAppears on Page 32 |
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Woman driver in BangkokAppears on Page 32 |
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Charming San MarinoAppears on Page 32 |
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In and around Riva del GardaAppears on Page 52 |
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BA police refused helpAppears on Page 53 |
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Sincere apologiesAppears on Page 54 |
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Kudos to KALAppears on Page 54 |
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Vintage cars in BAAppears on Page 55 |
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Awed in IcelandAppears on Page 55 |
Calling All Readers!
Flower Fests or DisplaysAppears on Page 38 |
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A digital camera you can recommend — Compact CamerasAppears on Page 40 |
Columns
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When you can and cannot pay for fuel surcharges with air miles. Galápagos visitors' rules. Serbia and Kosovo crossings.Boarding PassBy David Tykol Appears on Page 2 |
11 easy steps for researching your journey abroadThe Discerning TravelerBy Philip Wagenaar Appears on Page 57 |
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Tips on last-minute cruisingThe Cruising WorldBy Lew Toulmin Appears on Page 59 |
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Europe’s café theaterRick Steves' EuropeBy Rick Steves Appears on Page 61 |
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Eastern Europe Danube cruiseFar HorizonsBy Randy Keck Appears on Page 63 |
Travel Briefs
Funniest Thing
The wool over your eyesAppears on Page 55 |
Where in the World? Correct Answers
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Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan province, ChinaAppears on Page 76 |