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Article / Cruise

Cruise History Lesson: Women of the Gold Rush

Learn about the female travelers who dared to travel to Alaska during the Gold Rush, plus find out which shore excursions include panning for gold, visiting ghost towns, touring…

Article / Family & Kids

How to Use Travel Blogs to Plan Your Trip

Supplement your trip planning by reading travel blogs that can offer unbiased opinions, photo galleries, and detailed information.

Article / Family & Kids

Travel Troubleshooter: Getting Sick on Vacation -- Does My Hotel Owe Me Anything?

A traveler suspects that his illness was part of an outbreak at a hotel in Mexico. Should the hotel compensate him for a ruined vacation?

Article / Air Travel

TSA Tries Pre-Screening, Again

Can a new TSA program for pre-screening travelers improve your experience at the airport security checkpoint?

Article / Air Travel

Paris & the Loire Valley, from $1,499 With Air

Save more than $450 by booking this affordable France package, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and a rental car.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! When Flight Attendants Attack

Readers and flight attendants respond to complaints of inadequate customer service in the airline industry.

Article / Air Travel

How Airlines Handle the 'Mishandled' Luggage Problem

While the U.S. government doesn't distinguish among lost, damaged, delayed and pilfered baggage -- referring to it all as simply 'mishandled' -- airline passengers certainly do.

Article / Family & Kids

Park of the Week: Valley Forge National Historical Park

Visit the site where George Washington and his troops battled a brutal winter and prepared themselves to battle the British.

Article / Air Travel

Sleeping in Airports: Surviving a Night in the Terminal

Do you have a layover that traps you in a terminal in the wee hours? Here's what you need to know to make the most of your night.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Oslo Travel After the Attacks: Where to Go, What to See

Despite the violent attacks by a religious fundamentalist, Oslo is open to visitors and operating almost as normal as usual.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: False Damage Claims from Car Rental Agencies

When Enterprise rents our reader a car, there's damage to the fender. No worries, says the agency. But a few days after she returns the car, she's being asked to pay for the dent. What…

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Do Flight Attendants Really Hate Us?

Are flight attendants increasingly apathetic, or has the role of a flight attendant just become as outdated as the term 'stewardess'?

Article / Air Travel

Dressing For Success When You Fly

Improve your chances of a free upgrade by dressing the part when flying. Wearing a business suit can mean the difference between staying in economy class -- or getting bumped up to the…

Article / Air Travel

Four-City Ireland Vacation, from $749 with Air

Visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, and Galway with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, a rental car, and more.

Article / Arts and Culture

A Shakespeare Weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon

The opening of the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre gives theatre-lovers a special incentive to visit the town where Shakespeare was born.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Why Do I Have to Pay a $477 Cancellation Fee?

A traveler books the wrong hotel but cancels within 24 hours after realizing the error. Why is the online travel agency charging nearly $500 for the mistake?

Article / Air Travel

How to Find Travel Bargains Using Coupon Sites

Always read the fine print -- and know the blackout dates -- before booking discounted travel deals on coupon sites like Groupon or LivingSocial.

Article / Air Travel

Fare Go Down After You Buy? Some Airlines Will Take Care of You

Find out which airlines will issue flight credits if the price of your plane ticket drops after you book.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Canada by Rail, from $1,263 with Six Nights' Lodging

Enjoy a romantic rail journey from Montreal to Halifax, which includes an overnight on the train and five nights' hotel this fall.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Your Pet Isn't Welcome on Board this Summer

Should pets be allowed to fly on planes in the passenger cabin, or should airlines stop being so pet-friendly?

Article / Air Travel

Should We Avoid TSA Screening -- Or Embrace It?

Rather than giving up flying altogether, there are still some ways to avoid getting slowed down at the airport security checkpoint.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins Offer Comfortable Camping Alternative

Pitching a tent and camping isn't for everyone. Each of these wheelchair-accessible cabins is outfitted with just the right mix of amenities for a mountain or lakeside getaway.

Article / Family & Kids

How to Use Travel Forums Effectively

Seek out various travel forums for detailed travel advice, but follow these tips to make sure you're connecting with the right travelers who can help plan your trip.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: I Signed a Damage Form -- Now They Want Me to Pay

A rental car agency files a damage claim for a pre-existing scratch on a rental van. How can this traveler overcome this frivolous claim?

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Water Safety Tips for Swimmers & Boaters

Reduce the risk of drowning this summer with these tips on how to stay safe while boating or swimming, how to spot rip currents in the ocean, and more.