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Why Airlines Can Bump You—And What They Owe You in Return
Know your rights! Here's what you're owed when airlines bump you involuntarily—and how they might compensate you when you volunteer your seat.
Which cruise should I take: Celebrity or Princess?
What’s not to like about Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises? They both offer an elegant and tasteful experience and serve primarily couples, but also families…
How Exactly Do You Make a Trip to Cuba? Here's An Attempt to Explain a Several-Step Process
The recent loosening of restrictions on the right to travel to Cuba has permitted almost any American to go there. You no longer have to apply to the Treasury…
Linger Longer in Madurai, India: This Often-Overlooked (By Americans, At Least) Tamil Nadu City Has Much to Offer
Visitors often complain that India is too chaotic. But is it chaos they’re experiencing or simply a far more complex way of life than they’re used to at home? India is, after all,…
Now That the Cost of Travel Within Europe Has Been Lowered Through the Decline In the Value of the Euro, Why Not Consider a Longer Trip There?
The sharp, recent decline in the value of the European currency, the Euro, has convinced a large number of Americans that they can now consider not simply a short,…
Elite Flyers Lose Access to TSA Pre
Today, American Airlines sent a warning to its AAdvantage frequent flyer club members: You've been downgraded.Said the airline, "The Transportation Security Administration…
Portrait of a Family Volunteer Vacation in Chennai, India
When Vani (not her real name) was five years old, her mother dropped her off to live at the SEAM Children’s Home in Chennai, India. Vani’s mother had remarried, and her new husband…
Fee Hikes May Be Coming to a National Park Near You
(Photo by NPCA Photos/Flickr)It's no secret that America's greatest treasures,…
Hey Yank, Want to Go to Cuba? You Can Now Get Travel Insurance and a Bed More Easily If You Go
And another piece—no, make that two—has fallen into place for Americans with a yen to visit the long-forbidden Cuba. Today, massive online lodging company AirBnB (it serves as a…
Is An Exotic Trip In Your Future? Here Are Some Important Health Precautions to Take in Advance of Travel
Heading to Quebec City? You can likely just hop on a plane or train without a second thought. But for other destinations—many parts of Asia, Africa, South and Central America and now…
Which cruise should I take: Western or Eastern Caribbean?
Looking at cruise brochures, it can be hard to differentiate between the various Caribbean itineraries. But once you know what you’re looking at, distinct differences emerge.…
After Germanwings: Are the Budget Airlines Less Safe than the Others?
On Thursday morning on ABC's The View, Michelle Collins, one of the show's revolving co-hosts, suggested that because the European cut-price airlines are tough on customers…
DogVacay is now CatVacay, Too
There are no figures for this, but I wonder how many people decide they can't travel because they don't want to (or can't afford to) leave their animals behind. Kennels are expensive…
Which cruise should I take: Carnival or Norwegian?
These two cruise lines have a lot in common: huge ships that attract families with kids, as well as couples and singles. Their appeal boils down to plenty of choices and features like…
Don't Buy the Hype! $10 Flights to Europe Will Never Be a Reality, And Here's Why
Anyone who has ever been on Facebook knows what click bait is. That's when some website—it used to be one you'd never heard of, but now everyone's doing it—writes a sensational…
CityPASS Adds One City But Drops Another
In our estimation, CityPASS is one of the only multi-attraction tourist passes that's worth its salt. Countless ticket packages marketed to tourists have a very short lifespan—often,…
How to Avoid Getting Seasick on a Cruise
While a cruise ship in rough seas can be unpleasant, it will rarely result in a cancelled voyage. However, it may make nausea-prone passengers seasick and force the ship to skip ports.…
Want to Use Your Frequent Flyer Miles? Guess How Many You'll Need. No, Really, GUESS, Says One Airline
How would you feel if you walked into a grocery store and underneath the butter, the broccoli and the babaganoush were signs with question marks rather than prices?Well, Delta has…
When Your Vacation Escape Involves Literally Escaping: The New Tourist Attraction That’s Sweeping the Globe
The theater was shabby, with a disheveled group of marionettes hanging in a little stage at the front and wooden tiered seats so old and flimsy they looked like they’d fall apart if…
How to Tip on a Cruise Ship
A standout cabin steward, attentive waiter, or superior bartender can make a big impact on your cruise. But how should you compensate them for their hard work? Tipping on a cruise ship…
Special Globe, A Superb New Website for Families with Children With Disabilities, Debuts
Travel was an important, and much beloved, part of Meghan Harris’ life growing up. Her father was a professor, and he used his sabbaticals to show his family the world. Harris hoped…
Can I Bring Alcohol on a Cruise Ship?
You’re cruising through the Mediterranean, and you stop in Nice. In a wine shop, you see a gorgeous bottle of French rosé, and immediately picture yourself sipping some on…
Savvy New Page-Turners On The Cultural Histories of Both Italy and France Are Must-Buys for Travelers
France and Italy: two countries that are consistently at the top of the most touristed countries list, year after year. But I would bet that a good 80% of those visiting know little…
Free National Park Visits for Fourth Graders (And Their Families) For One Full Year
For years, a number of ski resorts have been allowing fourth graders to ski for free. The reasoning behind this move was that age 10 was the perfect age to develop a life long…
A Modest Proposal: Why Not Simply Dock Those Giant New Cruise Ships to a Fixed Position in Their Port City, Never to Go to Sea?
The publicity machine of Royal Caribbean Cruises is currently churning out all sorts of exciting press releases about their brand-new, 5,500-passenger, mega-ship called…