20 Tips
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, April, 2005
1. If you're like me and think that gelato is one of the most heavenly substances on earth, check out Gelato: Finding Italy's Best Gelaterias by Michael McGarry ($10). He reviews more than 50 shops, includes a glossary of flavors, and provides tips on how to spot authenticity. If banana gelato is yellow, it's got artificial color and flavor. If it's a dull gray, it's the real thing. -Walter Saunders, Austin, Tex.
2. Download the most up-to-date airline schedules from the individual airline websites to your PDA before you leave home. Should you encounter a delay or cancellation at the airport, you'll have all the information needed to find another flight quickly. -Neal Green, Rocky Gorge, Md.
3. You'll spend $54.45 per adult to visit both the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. But for $99, an annual membership grants two ...