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Article / Hotels

Mandatory Housekeeping Fees May Be Just Around the Corner

Will more hotels start to adopt mandatory housekeeping service fees?

Article / Family & Kids

Park of the Week: Roosevelt Campobello International Park

As a child, Franklin Roosevelt summered on this island in New Brunswick, Canada. As an adult, the president was stricken with polio here, making this island one of history's best-kept…

Article / Family & Kids

Ski Runs & Free Hugs at Alberta's Castle Mountain Resort

Visit Castle Mountain Resort and you'll receive free hugs before boarding the lift to some of the most challenging ski runs in the West.

Article / Family & Kids

Traveler's Ski Report: Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada

Head to these two iconic national parks for affordable ski deals and charming lodges in the province of Alberta.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Maybe the Price Guarantee Isn't All-Inclusive

When the price of our reader's vacation takes a nosedive, he files a claim under his online travel agency's price guarantee. The company never processes his claim. Will he ever see a…

Article / Air Travel

Airplane Safety: Worldwide Stats & Facts

For anyone with a phobia of flying, a closer look at airplane safety statistics may help lower the anxiety levels before take-off.

Article / POI

TSA Screenings Prompt Cries of Police-State Tactics

Do random security screenings make travelers feel safer, or are the random checks like living under a police state?

Article / Air Travel

Six-Night Ireland Vacation, from $699 With Air and Car Rental

This Ireland vacation package saves you more than $600 when compared to booking the airfare and six nights' hotel independently.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Worst Travel Disasters: 6 Steps to Protect Yourself

Recent catastrophes in Japan and Christchurch have demonstrated that troubles can arise no matter where you are. Here are a few guidelines to follow, should the worst happen while…

Article / Air Travel

Credit Card Rewards: Hidden Bonuses in Your Pocket

From cheaper gas and free car-rental insurance to bonus points for dining out, don't overlook the travel perks that come with many credit card rewards programs.

Article / Air Travel

Why Can't I Change the Name on My Airline Ticket?

This week's 'That's Ridiculous' looks into how much it can cost airlines to change names on tickets.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Lines Quit Western Mexico, Citing Security and Profits

Is it safe to visit Mexico? Many cruise lines aren't giving cruisers the chance to worry and have instead pulled their ships from some ports along the Mexican Riviera.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruise Travel Tips: How to Stay Healthy at Sea

What you should pack in a first-aid kit, how to cope with seasickness, and other ways to avoid the cruise ship's infirmary.

Article / Cruise

There's No Such Thing As a Free Cruise

When Michael Mihalik gets a phone call offering a free cruise, he takes the bait. But a $190 deposit later, he's having second thoughts about this getaway.

Article / Hotels

Christchurch, NZ After the Quake: Closures and Clean-Up

The inner city of Christchurch was devastated by an earthquake on February 22. Here's what's happening now in the city and on the rest of New Zealand's South Island.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Government Shut Down: What it Means for U.S. Parks and Landmarks

If the U.S. Congress can't settle on a budget, visitors to sites run by the Park Service will be faces with shuttered parks, monuments, and museums.

Article / Air Travel

Athens, Santorini & Mykonos, from $1,469 for Six Nights with Air

Beat the summer crowds to Greece with this late spring travel deal, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: Richmond National Battlefield Park, Virginia

Virginia's Richmond National Battlefield Park looks back to Civil War-era history and recognizes key moments in our nation's past.

Article / Family & Kids

Traveler's Ski Report: What's New at Vail and Beaver Creek, Colorado

These affordable hotels and ski deals near Vail still let you enjoy one of Colorado's best ski slopes and après-ski scenes.

Article / Air Travel

Allegiant Air Considers Ticket Prices that Change After Purchase

Will airline ticket prices that fluctuate with the oil market fly? Allegiant Air thinks they just might.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Travel Troubleshooter: Four Stars For That Resort? Says Who?

A disappointed traveler thinks that her Mexico hotel has an inflated four-star rating on Hotwire.com. Is she locked into her nonrefundable reservation?

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Family Travel: 4 Fun-in-the-Sun Escapes

Rack up the savings with hotel packages in family-friendly destinations, such as Costa Rica, Disney World, Colonial Williamsburg, and Naples, Florida.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Deal or No Deal? Do the Math Before Booking Hotel Packages

Some hotel packages can save you money, but it's wise to always double-check that you're not paying extra for unnecessary amenities.

Article / Air Travel

Best Airport Food: The 10 Best Restaurants in Terminals

The next time your flight is delayed or canceled, stop by one of these airport locations for gourmet burgers, fresh seafood, and more from Frommer's favorite local restaurants.

Article / Air Travel

How to Travel Far on a Tight Budget

Whether you're a student living overseas or just a casual traveler with youth on your side, follow these 10 tips for saving money abroad.