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Cruise Makeover: Royal Caribbean Takes Ship Renovation to the Next Level

Find out how ship builders are renovating Royal Caribbean's decade-old Radiance of the Seas with new cabins, restaurants, and other examples of clever redesign.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

5 Ways to Save Money on Car Rentals

Follow these five money-saving tactics to cut costs on your summer road trip.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: I'm Being Overcharged for Gas

Even though a traveler returns his rental with a full tank of gas, the car-rental agency charges him for two extra gallons. Is this standard policy or automatic grounds for a refund?

Article / Family & Kids

How to Tell a Family Travel Deal from a Dud

Find out if these hotel packages in Hawaii, California, and Mexico offer exaggerated savings or good value.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Housekeeping Secrets of Your Hotel Towels

Do you assume you'll always find clean towels in your hotel room? You may want to think again.

Article / Air Travel

Autumn in Paris & Nice, from $1,249 With Air

Save more than $225 per person with this budget-friendly France package from Go-Today, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

Should Tarmac-Delay Rules Become Law?

Would passengers actually benefit if lawmakers adopted tarmac-delay rules as a law?

Article / Arts and Culture

Park of the Week: Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, St. Louis

Commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War with a visit to this National Historic Site in Missouri, where Ulysses S. Grant once lived with his wife.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I've Got Two Airline Tickets in the Same Name

An inexperienced traveler mistakenly books her son's plane ticket under her own name, leaving her with two tickets for herself and none for her son. Why won't the airline or online…

Article / Air Travel

Smart Deal: Spain and Portugal, by Land and by Sea

How to see the Algarve, Costa del Sol, Tangier, and Lisbon on shore and on the water for less this coming fall.

Article / Air Travel

Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken -- By Elites

Do airlines have one set of rules for the common man and other for big wigs? Our consumer expert looks at policies that may put regular Joes at a disadvantage.

Article / Cruise

Drinks at Sea: Should You Buy a Beverage Package on a Cruise?

Use this guide to help calculate if a drinks package -- or à la carte pricing for bottled water, sodas, and alcohol -- makes more financial sense for your cruise.

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: Can This Cruise Be Salvaged?

Two travelers miss their cruise because of flight delays. Unfortunately, they can't catch up to the ship in the Cayman Islands because they only have passport cards. Will they get any…

Article / Cruise

Taking Sailing (Un)Seriously: A Cruise Quiz

Everything you need to know about onboard life in order to make yourself look -- and feel -- smarter on your next cruise.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

4 Easy Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel

Want to save money on your summer vacation? Avoid holiday weekends, travel during the week, travel when kids are still in school, and consider postponing your trip to September.

Article / Air Travel

Memorial Day Advice: Give A Soldier Your Seat

Our expert flyer explains how giving up a first-class seat for one in coach isn't quite as painful as you'd expect.

Article / Air Travel

Two-City Ireland Train Trip, from $849 with Air

Save about $450 with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, train tickets, and six nights' hotel.

Article / Family & Kids

Park of the Week: Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument, Arizona

See ancient cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument, about a two-hour drive from Phoenix.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

Travelers with disabilities can experience the best of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park with these tips on where to find the best views.

Article / Family & Kids

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Extra Kids Equals a €200 Surcharge?

A family of four is shocked when they check into a hotel in Brussels and have to pay an extra €200 for the two kids. Is this fee out of line?

Article / Family & Kids

Foursquare: How to Earn Travel Perks by Checking In

Foursquare has teamed up with Starwood Hotels for a limited-time bonus points promotion, but travelers can always score with year-round deals at restaurants, bars, and cafes.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken (By Elite Travelers)

Airlines literally roll out the red carpet for frequent fliers, creating a two-tiered class system. Not a VIP? You're on your own.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Three-Night Puerto Vallarta Vacation, from $335 with Air

Save more than $150 with this three-night vacation package to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which includes round-trip airfare.

Article / Local Experiences

The New Empire State Building: Faster, Leaner, and Better

A half-a-billion dollar upgrade has improved New York's iconic tower for visitors and tenants alike.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

5 Travel Tips for Middle East Visitors

If you are undecided about an upcoming trip to the Middle East, here are a few resources that may help you decide whether you should go.