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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.
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?
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.
That's Ridiculous! Hotels Eye Airline-like Rebooking Fees
Hotels already charge nonrefundable rates, so can gratuitous rebooking fees be too far away?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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…
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?
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.
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.
How to Share Vacation Photos on Facebook
Streamline your Facebook feed by knowing how to effectively share your snapshots with friends and family.
Travel Troubleshooter: Help, My Amtrak Tickets Were Accidentally Canceled
A traveler's refund is stonewalled when neither the train company or credit card company will step up. Will Amtrak or American Express come through?
Three Nights in Maui, from $485 With Air
Save almost $150 this fall by booking this three-night Maui vacation package, which includes airfare and hotel.
How to Research and Book a Hotel Online
Find the basic building blocks of an online hotel search in our roundup of social sites and metasearch engines.
Will Lie-Flat Airline Seats Create a Snoring Epidemic?
Airlines and flyers may love the comfort of seats that go flat, but what happens when your seat mate closes his eyes and lets the snores out?
How to Use Social Media to Share Vacation Photos
No one enjoys flipping through hundreds of disorganized vacation photos. Follow these tips to organize your best photos and learn how to share travel photos effectively with friends…
Travel Troubleshooter: My Wife Declined the Insurance, Then Signed For It
A traveler's wife declines optional car insurance but is still charged for it. Why do so many rental contracts seem so deceptive?
Flying 10 Years After 9-11: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Our flying expert looks at how airline security, fees, and satisfaction have changed in the decade since 9-11.
London, Paris & Rome, from $1,499 with Air
Spend three nights in each city with this Go-Today package that includes airfare, hotel, train tickets, and breakfast daily.
How to Protect Your Luggage From Being Pilfered
Should airlines or the TSA be accountable for the items that are stolen from checked bags? Plus, try these clever tactics to keep your valuables safe in checked luggage.
Hurricane Travel Season: How to Cope With Canceled Flights & Interrupted Cruises
Traveling during hurricane season? Brush up on what is covered by travel insurance and learn how cruises can be impacted by bad weather.