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Michael Shapiro's TravelTech column ran in the San Francisco Chronicle from mid-2000 until March, 2004. The archive below stretches back to mid-2001.

March 7, 2004: Euro Deals
Use the Net to save money on European flights and more

Feb. 1, 2004: Sites for Frequent Fliers
Going online for deals and strategies

Jan. 4, 2004: Cells for the Road
With a rented phone, they can hear you now

Dec 7, 2003: Penny Pinchers Getting Pinched?
Are bargain bookers getting what they pay for?

Nov. 2, 2003: Honest Hotel Reviews
Fellow travelers dispense advice on the Web

Oct. 5, 2003: Cutting the Cord
WiFi enables travelers to log on without wires

Sept. 7, 2003: Online Bidding Forums
A sneak peak into what people pay Priceline for hotels

Aug. 3, 2003: Last-minute Bargains
Web-savvy searches make eleventh-hour jaunts affordable

July 6, 2003: Package Deals
Buying air and hotel together can be a bargain

June 1, 2003: Three Cool Tools for Travelers
Go to your PC; audio books made easy; a low-tech translator

May 4, 2003: Digital Cameras for Travelers
Most of digital's downsides now just a distant memory

Apr 6, 2003: Planning a Baseball Vacation Online
Using the Net for a trip to Wrigley's field of dreams

Mar 2, 2003: Travel Advisory Sites
Learn about potential risks before you go

Feb 2, 2003: Finding Unique Lodgings
The Net is ideal for finding one-of-a-kind properties

Jan 5, 2003: Online Trends for 2003
From booking fees to package deals, what to expect on the Net

Dec 1, 2002: Giving thanks for online travel resources
From mapmakers to trip-review sites, gratitude for essential tools

Nov 3, 2002: Snaring a good hotel rate
Strategies and tops sites for a shrewd search

Oct 6, 2002: Budget guru Frommer relocates site
Budget Travel teams with MSNBC to reach larger audience

Sept 1, 2002: Best airline deals just seven simple steps away
Savvy strategies to save you money without spending hours online

Aug 4, 2002: How online travel sites favor some airlines
Fare displays not altered but Expedia, Travelocity show some bias

July 7, 2002: Smaller, Lighter, Faster
This year's travel gadgets get the job done

June 2, 2002: Get Out!
Sites and strategies for the great outdoors

May 5, 2002: Viva Mexico
Surf your way south of the border

Apr 2, 2002: Managing email on the road
You've got junk: Tips for slicing spam while traveling

Mar 3, 2002: Lesser-known sites deliver the goods
Cool city tours, historic hotels, last-minute getaways and more.

Feb 3, 2002: Armchair travelers find home on the Net
Some of the best travel-lit sites online.

Jan 6, 2002: Point and click your way to a great rental car rate
Find deals on rental cars.

Dec 2, 2001: Beloved travel sites gone; others greatly improved
Online travel survivors show their mettle.

Nov 4, 2001: Digtial vs film cameras for travelers
Digital works for some trips, but not way off the beaten track.

Oct 7, 2001: Shaken air passengers find solace, support on the Net
Travelers gather online in virtual discussions

Sept 2, 2001: Internet service sidesteps Orbitz's problems.
SideStep compares fares while you search other booking sites.

Aug 5, 2001: Airline-backed Orbitz gets off to wobbly start
Report on Orbitz two months after its launch.

July 29, 2001: Best hotel rates happen by submitting to the Net's whim
Hotel deals at Hotwire, Priceline, Quikbook and HotelDiscount.

July 1, 2001: Lightweight tech devices heavyweight of the road
Gadgets and gizmos for staying in touch while traveling.