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It’s that time of the week again, when BNT editor Ian MacKenzie rounds up his favourite links from the web. Tibetan sings a tune / Photo: wonderlane To kick things off, I thought I’d share a new list of the Top 50 Travel Blogs , with BNT coming in at #2.

Ever been trapped next to a misbehaving child, a less-than-sanitary seatmate, or a rude traveler? We want to hear how you coped. The best reader stories and tips will appear in an upcoming feature.

Thrifty has deals for different regions around the U.S., plus special offers for AmEx card members.

Dollar offers discounts for American Express card holders as well as a rotating selection of regional specials.

Two words: Good luck! But the Department of Transportation is serious, and plans to create a "roadmap for the future of the airline industry." But is there really any hope?

Walt Disney World is offering three free nights and park tickets when you book a four-night package at a Walt Disney World Resort.

Airline fine print can sometimes land you in unexpected trouble. Ed Perkins digs into the tiny but extremely important jargon many folks don't read.

British Airways and Iberia agreed to a merger yesterday.

Forming or joining a tour group may sound appealing and appear like an economically good idea, but there are several things to consider before committing your time and money.

For international travel, a round-trip ticket is usually the cheapest option.

Whether winter calls for sun or snow in your book, the deals are out there to put a vacation on your horizon. Destinations fighting the recession funk are offering plenty of winter deals.

Enticed by Google's free airport Wi-Fi to lug along a laptop this holiday season? PC World reminds us that taking a few precautions in how you connect is a very wise move. Photo by Mr.Thomas

ATP International Group, the U.K.-based travel management company, has signed its first franchisee since quitting the TMC partnership GlobalStar to set up its own multinational network. It will announce tomorrow that United Arab Emirates-based Orient Travel, one of the largest TMCs in the Middle East, also has resigned from GlobalStar to become ATP's master franchisee in the region.

The online corporate hotel booking agency Hotelzon told EuroBTN yesterday that it would extend its mobile reservations application to the BlackBerry, iPhone and other devices in the next week or two.

Major U.S. corporate card issuers J.P

Waiting in line at the airport can be a frustrating experience, but with these 10 simple tips, you'll be on your way in no time (unless your flight is delayed, that is).

Delayed flights and hold-overs won't tempt you with $10-a-day Wi-Fi this holiday season.

The Deal Detective weighs the pluses and minuses of an escorted tour versus an independent vacation.

Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year's means special food, decorations, and festivities on cruises. No matter what you're celebrating, cruise lines will make it memorable

When life hands you lemons, plan a family cruise trip! A cruise may be the perfect alternative for celebrating a family occasion if other vacation plans are foiled.