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Article / Air Travel

The Travel Industry Moves to Pre-empt Customer Complaints

Some airlines and cruise lines are proactively offering compensation for delayed trips, forcing travelers to quickly decide what to accept or reject. Keep these tips in mind the next…

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park

The Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park in the San Francisco Bay Area honors some of the sacrifices made during World War II.

Article / Family & Kids

Expert Advice: Shortcuts to Enjoying a Food and Wine Festival

Want to sample the best food and sip the best wines? Follow these expert tips to get the most out of a culinary festival.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Is a Natural Cause a Pre-Existing Condition?

A traveler learns the hard way about travel insurance coverage when her mother dies before a trip. Find out how a pre-existing condition can impact an insurance claim, and remember to…

Article / Family & Kids

5 Free Things to Do With Kids in Anchorage, Alaska

Check out these five free activities in Anchorage during your next Alaska cruise or vacation.

Article / Arts and Culture

Family Travel: 10 Easter Getaway Packages

Egg hunts, decadent brunches, s'mores, and chocolate treats are just some of the reasons to visit one of these family-friendly resorts over Easter weekend.

Article / Air Travel

Tuscany and Venice, from $979 with Six Nights, Air, and Car

This four-person Italy package includes four nights at a Tuscan estate outside of Florence and two at a four-star hotel in Treviso, near Venice.

Article / Local Experiences

The Royal Wedding: What to See and Do

London's forthcoming regal nuptials will impact your trip to London this year whether you're a royal watcher or not. Here's how to have fun while staying ahead of the pack.

Article / Air Travel

When the Fuel Surcharge Costs More Than the Ticket

Can travelers escape the misleading airfare quotes that seem to bury fuel surcharges in the fine print?

Article / Cruise

Lodging Options for Girlfriend Getaways

Discover group hotel discounts, deals on vacation rentals, and the best cruise ships for friends in our quick guide to girlfriend getaway accommodations.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

An Unmarried Driver Fee? How Enterprising

Fees for additional drivers are not new, but the extra charge is especially frustrating for this couple. Should they have been charged the $5 fee per day?

Article / Local Experiences

Four Nights in Paris, from $1,097 with Air

Jet off to Paris this spring with this four-night package, which includes airfare, lodging, and a city sightseeing tour.

Article / Air Travel

Are High-Cost Domestic Airline Tickets the New Normal?

Summer airfares on trans-Continental flights have some travelers spooked. Here's what to expect from fares in the months ahead.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

11 Ways to Travel Around Budapest

Use Budapest's extensive public transportation system for affordable sightseeing in and around Budapest.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Egypt Update: Post-Revolution Openings and Closings

What travelers need to know about visiting Egypt now that the dust of the revolution has settled.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

How to Stay Safe During Spring Break Escapes

Whether you're with a group of friends for college-style partying or with your kids for some family bonding, there are a few simple strategies that can keep your Spring Break safe and…

Article / Arts and Culture

Shopping for Vintage Flair in Fun and Funky Austin

Considering all the ink Austin's nightlife gets, let's discuss visitors' two main day-time decisions: Where to get the best breakfast burrito and where to do amazing shopping.

Article / Air Travel

Airlines Promise Excellent Service -- For a Fee

This week's installment of 'That's Ridiculous' explores airlines' attempts to wring out more fees, this time by promising service we used to expect for free.

Article / Air Travel

Stop Obsessing Over Airfares and Book Now

Should you book your plane tickets now or wait for a better deal? Consider this advice when planning your summer vacation this year.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Apps: Putting a Ship in Your Back Pocket

Download these top cruise apps to keep your trip planning (and dreaming) at your fingertips.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: "Am I in Some Kind of Bureaucratic Travel Hell?"

After a traveler's flights are rescheduled by her airline, she faces an exorbitant $1,534 charge for the new tickets. Can she get a refund and still catch her flight?

Article / Air Travel

Oahu & Maui, from $832 for Six Nights with Air

For May travel dates, this six-night air/hotel package costs about as much as buying the flights alone. Fortunately, the recent tsunami resulted in minimal damage to Oahu and Maui.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel After a Disaster: 5 Things to Consider When Going Back

Once a natural disaster happens, when can tourists think about going back? Here's how to tell the difference between helping and hurting.

Article / Local Experiences

How to Avoid Being Pickpocketed

Keep an eye out for these five common scenarios that could make you an easy target for pickpockets.

Article / Hotels

Mandatory Housekeeping Fees May Be Just Around the Corner

Will more hotels start to adopt mandatory housekeeping service fees?