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Pictures of the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, a romantic, all-inclusive, adults-only luxury resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Take Your Carrier to Court Day
As President Bush winds up his last week in office, here's something to ponder, especially if you happen to be sitting on a plane held on the tarmac. One of his administration's last acts in the transportation field was to approve a policy that could open the way for consumers to sue airlines in state courts for any action that might violate their "contract of carriage," that pact that, unbeknownst to most travelers, goes into effect each time an airline sells you a ticket.
More on Negotiating Your Hotel Rate
"I just arrived from Cairo," writes reader Janice Schacter, "where I was able to negotiate my room rate at the Four Seasons. Not only did I get a third-night-free deal, but I also lowered the rate by calling the hotel manager. I then negotiated the airport transfer, which was really a price gouge."
Deluxe Resorts at Disney World
Secluded and unique, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge is surrounded by an African savannah populated with giraffes, zebra, kudzu and ostriches. Grand Xcaret - Aerial View - Pictures of Grand Xcaret
Aerial View: Photos of the Grand Xcaret by Occidental resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
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