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Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, Oahu

Honor the lives lost in Pearl Harbor with a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument -- or more commonly known as the USS Arizona Memorial.

Article / Local Experiences

Travel Safety: The Economic Situation in Greece

What will Greece's ongoing financial woes mean for travelers? Follow these tips for safe and easy travel during Greece's economic troubles, including how to prepare yourself for any…

Article / Money and Fees

That's Ridiculous! The ATM Sucked My Money Back

Traveling overseas often means relying on ATMs for quick cash. Unfortunately, some travelers have found that some machines will debit your account for cash that was never actually…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: Dead Passengers Can't Use a Flight Credit

A traveler's wife dies before the couple can use their plane tickets. Why won't the online travel agency or airline refund the money?

Article / Family & Kids

Family Travel: 3 Summer Steals in Vacation Hot Spots

Save big with these travel deals in the Bahamas, Arizona, and at RockResorts properties in the U.S. and Caribbean.

Article / Hotels

Wireless Hotel Charges That Make You Want to Stay Home

Some hotels not only charge for Wi-Fi access in the rooms, but some properties will also charge for each device that logs on. In an age of iPhones, iPads, and laptops, is this trend…

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Italy Vacation, from $1,299 with Air

Book now for this Italy trip that includes four nights' hotel in Tuscany, a rental car, and wine tasting this fall.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health Tips: Cell Phones on the Road and on Your Brain

Cell phones can certainly make traveling easier, but recent health reports may have you doubting the necessity of staying connected on the road. Should you be worried?

Article / Air Travel

How to Use Facebook to Plan Your Vacation

Move beyond your inner circle and use Facebook to find travel deals and get travel advice.

Article / Family & Kids

Orlando for the July 4th Weekend, from $332 with Air

No plans for the long weekend? Consider booking this last-minute Orlando vacation package, which includes airfare and three nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! A Fee to Print a Boarding Pass -- No, Seriously

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to start charging $5 if an agent prints your boarding pass at the airport. What does this mean for travelers without access to a printer?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Photography: Don't Shoot? But It's a Public Space

Here's what amateur photographers should know about shooting pictures at airport security checkpoints, national parks, and other public spaces where officials may tell you, 'No…

Article / Family & Kids

Cruise Trends: New Kid-Friendly Perks & Parties

Some of the most family-friendly cruise lines now offer late-night babysitting and theme parties just for kids, giving parents the time to enjoy the cruise, too.

Article / Cruise

Smoking Bans: Where to Light Up (or Not) on Cruise Ships

As more cruise lines ban smoking in cabins and public spaces, here's an update on the nonsmoking policies for each major cruise line.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Summer Road Trip: Tips for Driving to Canada

If you're planning to visit Canada on a summer road trip, follow these simple steps so you can drive across the border without any hassles or delays.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Chilean Ash Cloud Update: Volcanic Ash Threatens Patagonian Ski Season

Travelers with plans to visit Bariloche, Argentina, may have to reschedule their upcoming ski trips -- a blanket of volcanic ash has covered the resort town.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Why Do I Have to Pay Twice for the Same Ticket?

Both the online travel agency and the airline refuse to change the name on a 13-year-old's plane ticket. Will this traveler have to buy another ticket to keep his family vacation on…

Article / Hotels

7-Night Costa Rica Guided Adventure, from $539

Visit La Fortuna, Montezuma, and San Jos&eacute on this seven-night land-only Costa Rica tour, which includes hotel, local transportation, and a guide throughout.

Article / Arts and Culture

Top Paris Shops & Museums for Contemporary Design

Pick up a souvenir or some home-decorating ideas at one of these hot spots for stylish housewares and objets d'art.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: But You Promised Me a Hotel in Rosemont, IL

A traveler winds up with a Chicago-area hotel about 20 minutes farther away than expected. Should the online travel agency that sold her the room refund her for the misleading hotel…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

7 Things You Should Know About International Car Rentals

Nervous about renting a car in another country? Follow these seven guidelines on dealing with international car rentals.

Article / Air Travel

7 Frequent-Flier Tricks Worth Learning

Master the art of earning miles, attaining elite status, and working the system to earn free flights and other perks.

Article / Air Travel

Eight-Day China Tour, from $799 With Air

Simplify your trip to China this fall with an affordable Beijing vacation package, which includes airfare, sightseeing, and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

With Vacation Travel Up This Summer, What Are the Best Travel Tips?

If you're looking for money-saving travel tips this summer, you may have to sift through some bad advice first.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! The Painful Truth about Fees and Flying Your Airline Doesn't Want You to Know

Delta slams a unit of soldiers with nearly $3,000 in checked-baggage fees, reigniting fury over how the airline industry often treats its passengers.