Travel Places Guide

Archive for September, 2009

A plant in south Wales making car speakers is to see more than 200 job losses as production switches to Hungary, the firm says.

Forget the Eiffel Tower and the Vatican — these lesser-known destinations are among the continent’s best.

“Declan would like to take you up to the castle now,” said Cecilia, my waitress, one blindingly clear Irish morning as I plopped down for breakfast in the dining hall at Ballinalacken Castle Hotel.

Nature rules this week with the peace and power of rushing water. iReporters submitted their best waterfall snapshots and we chose nine great shots. Please send your photos of Mexico City and the surrounding area for next week.

A guide to a half-dozen hidden gems, both small and large, with interesting pasts or mission.

Verified Identity Pass, which offered a service to send airline passengers to the head of the security line for a fee, has been sold.

There’s the storybook version of an Irish castle hotel, all costume and falconry. And then there’s a lesser-known sort—family-owned places that are smaller, a bit eccentric, and absolutely brimming with history and charm.