The Radar: Check Your Surfboard, Car Rental Tips, Europe's Christmas Markets

• Know before you go. Serious surfers looking to catch some waves in a sunnier locale this winter should research checked luggage policies before they fly to find surfer-friendly airlines. To check a surfboard, some airlines will charge up to $200 each way. However, on three carriers-- Air New Zealand, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic-- you can check your board for free. [LATimes via @WashingtonFlyer]
  

• The Independent Traveler has broken down the first 10-minutes of a car rental, tracing by the second, essential steps every traveler should take before they hit the road. From tuning the radio to checking for dents and scratches, these steps help prepare for a safer journey.  [The Independent Traveler]

• Get in the holiday spirit with this list of Europe's best Christmas markets from the traditional to ones with a twist.  [The Telegraph]
  

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Post originale: http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2010/11/tues-the-radar-surfboard-trave.html