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.
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