Top 2007 L.A. Times Travel blog posts

2007 was an action-packed year here at the L.A. Times. We re-launched our Travel website in February, at our annual Travel & Adventure Show in Long Beach, where we also debuted this blog.

Now, 1,076 posts and nearly 1,300 reader comments later, we’re looking forward to another adventurous, debate-filled, thought-provoking year.

What’s on your travel must-do list for 2008?

Top 10 Most Viewed Posts

Airlines waive change fees due to California fires
Jane Engle reports: “United and other airlines are waiving change fees for certain flights and airports in the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires.”

Related: Your Scene SoCal Fire Videos

Tips on tipping at Las Vegas hotels
“Few people know that tipping a hotel clerk is a fairly accepted practice on the Strip. . . .” Jen Leo sparks debate about the $20 trick.

Southwest Airlines ends pre-boarding for families?
“Southwest is changing their boarding procedures….” The good news, and the bad. The debate rages on.

2007 Miss Universe crowned in Mexico City hotel
“Miss USA tripped on stage and Riyo Mori, Miss Japan, was crowned Miss Universe 2007 in Mexico City.”

Disney Cars ride: thrills, sticker shock
[From Brady MacDonald's Disney’s California Adventure Reimagined series]: “The most anticipated ride in Disney’s $1.1-billion California Adventure makeover — Radiator Springs Racers — also carries the biggest price tag.”

‘Amazing Race’: ‘No chicken, no check-in’
“Does karma play a role in travelers’ fate? Lorena and Jason were dealt the “Amazing Race’s” first “U-turn” card by the L.A. Blondes, Shana and Jennifer, raising issues of what’s fair in competition and pseudo-friendship.”

Megabus: $1 rides to SF, Vegas, San Diego, Oakland
“Holy toledo, Batman, $1 bus rides to Las Vegas!” Our intrepid, penny-pinching deal detectives put the cheap tickets to the test and report en route.

Dr. Phil advises Kyla on Southwest Airlines incident
“If you watched Dr. Phil today, you saw Kyla of Southwest miniskirt fame on the show with her mother and lawyer discussing their lawsuit intentions.” Just how short is too short?

Southwest Airlines: Mini skirts & mini fare sales
“Hey, when telling a passenger her skirt is too short gets widespread attention, why not throw a national “MiniFares” sale in with your apology?” Jen Leo wonders: Is all publicity good publicity?

Watch Airbus A380 fly Fri. at LAX
“The Airbus A380 is making a cameo in Los Angeles this week and will be at LAX until Friday. If you’ve been one of the many excited about this big mac daddy of airplanes, why not get a closer look at it?”

Related L.A. Times features:
Travel in 2007: A year in review
Best of Your Scene 2007 Travel Photos
Top 10 Editor’s Picks, Your Scene 2007 Travel Photos
L.A. Times Editor’s Top 10: Best Staff Travel Photos

Here’s to another year of sustainable adventure,
— Andrew D. Nystrom
Senior Editor/Producer, Los Angeles Times Travel

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