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Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Low-cost Airlines that Cost More

Savvy travelers know that it always pays to compare airfares among several airlines. If you're not careful, you may actually end up paying higher prices on low-cost carriers like…

Article / Money and Fees

SIM Card Basics for Travelers

What you need to know about using your cellphone or smartphone on the road.

Article / Air Travel

4 Things We Do That Annoy Flight Attendants

Flight attendants dish about their pet peeves when it comes to rude passengers. Are you guilty of annoying flight attendants?

Article / Family & Kids

Travel Photography Tips: How to Find the Best Photo Storage Site for You

You know you should back up your travel photos. Here's what to consider when deciding among Flickr, Picasa, Shutterfly, or other online photo storage sites like SmugMug and Photobucket.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: A Little Dent Adds $500 to My Car Rental Bill

A traveler is outraged when she is charged $500 for a small scratch on the bumper of her rental car. Will she have to pay for the damage, and why do the repairs cost so much?

Article / Local Experiences

Tokyo Ramen Joints: 6 Top Spots for Noodles

Tokyo's innumerable, ever-changing ramen shops have transformed this humble noodle dish of Chinese origins into a local culinary star.

Article / Family & Kids

11 Halloween Getaways for Families

Trick-or-treating around the neighborhood seems positively tame compared to these elaborate Halloween packages at family-friendly resorts around the U.S.

Article / Air Travel

Ask the Family Travel Expert: How Do I Book Cheap Flights Over the Holidays?

Is it possible for a family of four to find cheap Thanksgiving flights? Here are four ways to improve your chances of finding affordable holiday airfare deals.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Airlines Charge Fees to Use My Credit Card

Will major domestic airlines start charging fees if you pay by credit card? Here's a look at how some international airlines are testing out these so-called convenience fees -- and…

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in the French Riviera, from $1,099 With Air

Save nearly $250 by booking this French Riviera package that includes airfare and six nights' hotel this winter.

Article / Air Travel

Are the Government's New Fee-Disclosure Rules Any Good?

Hidden fees for checked baggage can increase the total price of a plane ticket. Will the U.S. government's new rules requiring fee disclosures help clear up the confusion?

Article / Arts and Culture

How to Shoot Travel Video: 7 Easy Tips

The days of lugging around a heavy camcorder are long over, but these rules for recording great travel videos still apply.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Airline Won't Refund Ticket After Passenger Dies

A callous response from an airline leaves this widowed traveler offended and still without a refund. Will she get her money back?

Article / Air Travel

What To Do With 5,000 Frequent-Flier Miles

Don't let your frequent-flier miles expire. Even infrequent fliers can redeem small amounts of miles for magazine subscriptions, gift cards, and other swag.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Hotels Eye Airline-like Rebooking Fees

Hotels already charge nonrefundable rates, so can gratuitous rebooking fees be too far away?

Article / Air Travel

9-Day South American Tour, from $2,099 with Air

Scratch Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls off your bucket list by booking this convenient tour, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and more.

Article / Family & Kids

Smart Ways to Pay for Vacation Rentals

A villa rental sounds utterly romantic -- until you start worrying about getting scammed. Here's how to be savvy about paying for vacation rentals and other alternative lodging.

Article / Arts and Culture

Repositioning Cruises: Long Days, Low Prices

Is a repositioning cruise right for you? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions, plus check out these sample cruise deals for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Whose Car Rental Bill is This, Please?

A traveler's truck rental goes south after the car rental company charges him months later for damage that he didn't do. Will this traveler have to pay, or did the company mess up?

Article / Family & Kids

How to Be a Better Hotel Guest: 5 Tips from Hotel Housekeepers

Hotel housekeepers reveal five easy ways that you can become a better hotel guest.

Article / Family & Kids

Nightmare Guests: 5 Tales From Hotel Housekeepers

From stolen bedding to bedbug infestations, these hotel housekeepers have seen it all. Here's what not to do on your next hotel stay.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Oops, I Forgot to Check My Credit Card Statement

By the time irate travelers make public pleas for a refund, travel companies may have already given back the money. If only travelers bothered to check their credit card statements…

Article / Air Travel

TSA's New Behavior Detection: 'Casual Conversation' -- Or Racial Profiling?

Will the TSA's new behavior-detection program improve travelers' safety, or will the series of questions simply hinder travelers going through airport security?

Article / Family & Kids

Park of the Week: Yucca House National Monument, Colorado

Take a detour from nearby Mesa Verde National Park, and visit this Ancestral Puebloan site that dates back more than 700 years.

Article / Air Travel

Survival Tips for Plane Crashes & Other Accidents

Locate the safest seat on the airplane, plus learn how to improve your odds of surviving in the event of a plane evacuation.