http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/travel/archive/subject/reference?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceReferenceen-us1514020http://www.washingtonpost.comhttp://media.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/hp/image/wp_web.gifhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56466-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56466-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Planes, trains, automobiles and ultra-cheap buses all play a part in a trip to the Big Apple. ]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18937-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18937-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Carol Sottilihttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18951-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18951-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Before looking for a group tour, know the difference between a tour operator and a travel agent. Tour operators arrange packaged vacations that usually include lodging, some or all meals, land transportation, activities and admission fees. Travel agents sell these packages on behalf of the operators.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18952-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A18952-2005Apr1.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Carol Sottilihttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53381-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A53381-2005Feb25.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Marvin Hunthttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63781-2005Feb4.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63781-2005Feb4.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMTHere is a list of cruise lines, their toll-free numbers and Web sites:]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56534-2005Jan7.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56534-2005Jan7.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Rita Zeidnerhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36150-2004Oct15.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36150-2004Oct15.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Travel Staffhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48067-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A48067-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47884-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47884-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMTwww.specialtytravel.com), publishes a biannual magazine covering everything from gorilla viewing to barge tours.]]> Anne McDonoughhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47885-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47885-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT (800-872-7245, www.amtrak.com) offers rail passenger service nationwide, which it promotes with vacation deals, rail access to ski resorts, the Auto Train to Florida, air/rail packages and Metroliner and Acela service to New York. For discounted fares, travel on Saturdays and during off-peak seasons. Senior citizen and children's fares are available as well as special packages for students and veterans. The Rail Sale (tickets.amtrak.com/Amtrak/railsale), an Internet-only deal, offers discounts on specific routes.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47883-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47883-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Andrea Sachshttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47881-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47881-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT (800-231-2222, www.greyhound.com) offers passenger bus service countrywide, with terminals in Washington (1005 First St. NE), Arlington (3860 S. Four Mile Run Dr.) and Silver Spring (8100 Fenton St.). Bus service from Washington to New York City is $22.50 one way with seven-day advance purchase (based on round-trip purchase); walk-up fare is $35 one way. Peter Pan Bus Lines (800-343-9999, www.peterpanbus.com) serves the Northeast Corridor and shares terminals with Greyhound in Washington and Silver Spring (but not Arlington).]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47887-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47887-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMTSometimes it's the simple things that are the most difficult to figure out. What's the average temperature in Rome in early November? Are there flight departure delays out of Los Angeles? Where's an ATM machine near a certain hotel in London? The Web can answer all these questions, but you have to know where to look. The sites below are our picks for answering those nuts-and-bolts questions.]]>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47875-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A47875-2004Sep24.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Cindy Loosehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34429-2004Jun11.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34429-2004Jun11.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Carol Sottilihttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64365-2004Apr9.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64365-2004Apr9.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMThttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64366-2004Apr9.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64366-2004Apr9.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Elissa Leibowitzhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A33730-2004Mar5.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referencehttp://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A33730-2004Mar5.html?nav=rss_travel/archive/subject/referenceSun, 24 Apr 2005 11:21:02 GMT Jerry V. Haines