Rich Man, Poor Man

If I made travel decisions based on prices quoted in your articles, I could not afford to travel. Over the years I have come to conclude that Travel section writers and advertisers are catering only to the rich.

In my recent three-week trip to Germany, my double room in German hotels that are better than most chains averaged $64, including breakfast. In fact the entire trip cost only $2,335, or less than $120 per day for two, including $439 for the car and $182 for gas (1,713 miles).

You might want to let your readers know that you do not have to be rich to travel.

ROGER NEWELL

San Diego

Why not articles on first-class air travel as well as all the articles on budget travel?

I just returned from a trip to England flying Virgin Upper Class. Why? Let me count the reasons: limo service provided to and from the airport at home and at the destination; fast check-in; a comfortable, secure and well-appointed lounge; roomy seating and sleeping comfort for a flight of over 10 hours.

This all comes at a cost, of course, but then we don’t travel often. Not having to deal with all that airport turmoil is worth something.

WILSON LOW

Sunland