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Gaming Traveler: World Series of Poker? Full house

By Bill Ordine , For The Inquirer

Sandy Silverman was eager to watch her husband play in his third World Series of Poker Main Event in July at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The previous year, Dave Silverman, a mortgage broker from Baltimore, made it to the second round, a decent showing even though it didn't mean any money. And in 2005, he survived long enough to cash in for $33,000.

 

A child's view of London

By Shelley Emling , Cox News Service

LONDON - London has loads for children to do. But instead of visiting Buckingham Palace and the Tower of London, why not treat your kids to some hot spots popular with children who live in London?

 

Personal Journey: Kosher fare, comfort at an Amsterdam deli

By Beverly Levitt , For The Inquirer

While I was in Amsterdam last year, I discovered Sandwichshop Sal-Meijer, which had just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Amsterdam food critic Johannes van Dam, who can make or break a restaurant, awarded the unassuming kosher deli, best known for its fish cakes, corned beef, pastrami, and half-and-half (corned beef and sliced liver) sandwiches a "9-plus," accompanied by a glowing review.

 

Street markets give the full flavor of Paris

By Carol Pucci , SEATTLE TIMES

PARIS - Paris is a collection of neighborhoods and, on certain streets, life goes on as if the neighborhood were a country village instead of part of a big city.

 

Bustling city, coastal hamlet

From capital of Madrid over Sierra Nevadas to lush Salobreña, a trip through Spain's history.

By Jennifer Modenessi , CONTRA COSTA TIMES

MADRID, Spain - It was while peering through the window of the train as it snaked its way through the dry and dusty mountains of Andalusia that I saw him.

 

Foreign Exchange

What a U.S. dollar buys (in commercial trades; consumer rates may be lower). Country   May 8 Year ago    Australia (dollar)   1.06   1.21   

 

Travel Troubleshooter: Red flags as bags go missing

By Christopher Elliott , TRIBUNE MEDIA

Question: I need your help. Spirit Airlines lost my luggage and won't replace it. I flew from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., to Las Vegas almost six months ago, and my checked bags disappeared.

 

All access, in the bag

Baggallini pioneered featherweight nylon bags, and its Downtown Bagg is likely to become a favorite. Weighing less than one pound, the 12-inch-by-11-inch-

 

Top 10

Best restaurant cities of the world 1. Tokyo 2. Paris 3. New York

 

Your spots, on the map

You just found a cool spot and want to share it with the world; www.wayfaring.com is one tool.

 

Philly Road Warrior

Inquirer reporter Tom Belden blogs about the frustrations and joys of travel by road, rail and air in and out of Philadelphia, at

 

From dental emergency to winning cover photo

Joe Routon of Haddonfield has branched out from "Personal Journey" writer to cover star of Budget Travel magazine's June issue.

 

Tell Us About Your Journey

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MGM Grand at Foxwoods to open in Connecticut

By Bill Ordine , For The Inquirer

You'd think the largest and most consistently successful casino in the country would be in glamorous Las Vegas or seaside Atlantic City. Post a comment

 

To readers, discount carriers still tops

By Christopher Elliott , TRIBUNE MEDIA

Discount carriers used to be the darlings of air travelers, if not travel columnists. With low fares and high standards of customer service, what wasn't to like?