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Article / Hotels

Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free

Should Wi-Fi in hotels be free? Apparently not. Not only do some hotels charge for Wi-Fi, but some also make you pay extra if you want a faster connection.

Article / Arts and Culture

Top Design Shops and Museums in New York City

Whether you're window-shopping or on a mission to do some serious redecorating, New York's best design stores and museums have the latest trends in furniture, lighting, and housewares.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: I Flew Once; I Paid Twice

A traveler is forced to buy a second ticket because she didn't bring the credit card that she used to purchase her original ticket. Can she get her money back?

Article / Family & Kids

Best Games for Road Trips: 10 Classic Ways to Entertain the Kids

These 10 best car games for kids are sure to liven up any road trip. Print out the free templates, round up the kids, and hit the road.

Article / Air Travel

10 Top Airport Lounges in the U.S.

Wait out a flight delay in one of these 10 exclusive airline lounges in the U.S., plus we reveal three bonus lounges in the U.S. and Canada where every passenger can enjoy the…

Article / Air Travel

Six-Night Ireland Vacation Package, from $699 with Air

This budget-friendly Ireland package saves you at least $100 per person on round-trip airfare and two nights' hotel, plus the deal includes a car rental and four nights at B&Bs…

Article / Air Travel

Orbitz v. American Airlines: When the Traveler Loses

Who will win the dispute between American Airlines and online travel agencies about how airfare prices should be displayed? No matter who wins, travelers will likely lose.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: But I Never Asked For Car Rental Insurance

A traveler declines optional insurance on her rental but gets charged anyway. Here's how you can avoid getting taken for a ride.

Article / Air Travel

Three-Night Las Vegas Vacation, from $336 with Air

You'll save at least $160 per person by booking this three-night United Vacations package to Las Vegas for spring travel.

Article / Hotels

What's New at Two Ski Resorts in North Lake Tahoe

Embrace the snow with these affordable ski deals and ski packages at Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows ski resorts.

Article / Hotels

Traveler's Ski Report: Sierra-at-Tahoe & Heavenly, South Lake Tahoe

What's new -- and where to find the best ski deals -- at Sierra-at-Tahoe and Heavenly ski resorts.

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: The Pony Express National Historic Trail

Learn how the Pony Express riders shaped the West by driving along this 1,900-mile trail that covers eight states from Missouri to California.

Article / Family & Kids

Mountain Resorts Make Skiing a Family Affair

January is Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, or when resorts in 34 states offer free or discounted ski or snowboard lessons.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Wrongfully Charged For My Expired Tags

A traveler rents a car with expired tags. After getting ticketed, the rental company promises her that she doesn't have to handle the fine. Will she end up having to pay the bill…

Article / Hotels

Family Luxury for Less: A Post-Recession Game Plan

Ostentatious spending is out, so when we can indulge at a snazzy resort without blowing our budget, it's a classic win-win. Luckily, many high-end resorts are looking to help you live…

Article / Family & Kids

Kids Ski Free at 3 Top Resorts this Winter

Keep slope costs lower with these three bargain offerings from resorts in Colorado, New Hampshire, and western Pennsylvania.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Atlantis Bahamas Resort, from $399 for Three Nights

Leave the blizzards behind by springing for a three-night Bahamas vacation at the family-friendly Atlantis resort.

Article / Air Travel

The Secure Flight Program: More Money For Airlines?

Are airlines exploiting the TSA's stricter name-matching requirements to squeeze even more money out of us?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: A Lost Vacation Day and Nothing to Show for It

A tour operator changes the flight times in an air-inclusive vacation package, cutting a day of vacation for a group of travelers. Are they out of luck?

Article / Air Travel

Three-City Italy Vacation, from $1,099 with Air

This affordable Italy vacation package includes round-trip flights and three nights each in Rome, Venice, and Florence.

Article / Air Travel

Need an Airline Ticket? Meta-Search is Where Most Travelers Start

A consumer poll reveals that most travelers begin airfare searches with a meta-search site like Kayak. How do you find the lowest airfares?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I Missed My Connection and I'm Stranded

A traveler boards an earlier flight but misses his connection. Stranded, he is forced to buy another ticket to continue on his way. Does the airline owe him a refund?

Article / Family & Kids

10 Reasons Why Families Love Skiing in Alta, Utah

Strap on your skis. This Utah ski resort, a 45-minute-drive from Salt Lake City, is one of the most affordable and convenient places for families to ski.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Affordable Iceland, from $499 with Air

This budget-friendly Iceland vacation package includes round-trip flights, two nights' hotel, and a Blue Lagoon tour.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

The Social Network Hits the Slopes

Ski resorts are releasing a flurry of apps for skiers and snowboarders.