Top Ten AC Travel Content of 2006

There's nothing worse than impersonal travel brochures, designed to lure the potential traveler into a web of stretched truths and a string of wallet-emptying situations. That's why Associated Content's 'Travel' category is so attractive to people who want the full story garnered from first hand accounts: AC content producers who have traveled around the globe and have expertise in certain areas are sure to be fair and honest in their assessments of various countries and cities and their amenities (or lack thereof).

Reading on, you will find some of the best travel content of 2006. Do let these articles influence your travel plans!

Winter Vacation Resorts in Oregon:
Winter has finally crawled in and it's time to pack those bags and head up towards the snow. Regina Sass provides a brief but informative guide on skiing resorts in Oregon state. Up for some snowmobile fun? Remember to check out the Anthony Lakes resort. Are you a skiing novice? Mt. Bachelor is perfect for you.

Where to Stay: Best Hotels in Madrid, Spain
If you're sick of youth hostels or feel like milking the company's travel budget fairy, check out Sabah Karimi's guide to the best hotels in Madrid. Whether conveniently close to the airport or home to a famous restaurant, your luxury hotel is probably on this detailed list.

Egyptian Travel Destination: Valley of the Kings

We're all fascinated with antiquity, and the history of Egypt is one of the most enigmatic and absorbing topics of all times, right up there with the Roman Empire. This excellent guide to the Valley of the Kings provides historical background as well as honest up to date assessments of its current state. Do read this if you don't feel like plowing through an entire guide book.

How to Plan and Pack for a Cruise
Cruises are still quite popular, but there's always a first time, so if you are not sure about cruise wardrobe etiquette just read this comprehensive four page non-gender-discriminating guide. Melissa Fields does an excellent job, providing possible brand names and anticipating various situations.

How to Spend New Years' Eve at Times Square
This personal account of a New Year's Eve experience in Times Square will help with practical matters such as when to get there, where to stand and most importantly, where to sate your hunger. Don't forget your 'Hi Mom!' sign!
Discount Airlines - Deciding Which One is Truly the Best

Discount Airlines
Kris Poehler has done a great job with this three page guide. Find out what people are saying about the most affordable airlines, and what winning a Annual Triple crowns could say about the carrier.

Discount Travel in Europe: Touring Italy's Finest Cities, Including Venice, Florence and Rome
Patty Wrape tells us:
"I had been spoiled by my past travel experiences, not spoiled in terms of luxury, but spoiled in terms of expense. I had lived and traveled in South America when the cost of living was dirt cheap. Now, for my fortieth birthday, my husband and I were going to visit Europe, in particular, Italy for the first time. "
Are you sold yet? Read the full nine page guide for some of the best travel tips ever.

Best Places for Pizza in Rome, Italy
You can't go to Rome without tasting the Pizza, take it from a native. Not your traditional Domino's, real Pizza is a trip back in time. This two page guide has excellent recommendations.

10 Tips on How to Get a Great Rental Car Deal
Being human, we often tend to forget the most practical tips, and sometimes make fools out of ourselves by believing everything the clerks or dealers tell us. This brief guide tells you what to really look for when you want to rent a car.

Why You Should Visit London, England
London is terribly expensive, but after reading Christine Bude's guide to the metropolis you will want hop on a plane and explore this great city with it's incredibly dark and intriguing past.