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Article / Air Travel

Oh No! My Lost Ticket Refund Got Lost

A traveler loses her paper airline ticket and has to buy a replacement. Will the airline refund her money for the second ticket?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

How to Call Home When Traveling Abroad: 7 Money-Saving Tips

Follow these money-saving tips so you can call home without paying a fortune on international roaming charges.

Article / Air Travel

16 Great Travel Gifts for Very Frequent Fliers

If you're shopping for a frequent flier or looking for ideas to add to your own last-minute holiday wish list, check out these great gift ideas.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: I Rented a Clunker, and Now They Want My Cash

Our reader's car rental does not go well after she's handed the keys to a junker and is then accused of damaging it when she returns it. Now the company wants $775 from her. What can…

Article / Air Travel

Bad Airlines Rejoice: The TSA Is Last in Travel Customer Service

The U.S. airline industry, which has an unenviable record of failing practically every customer-service survey for the last generation, has a new rival: The Transportation Security…

Article / Air Travel

The Department of Transportation Likes Us, It Really Likes Us

The negative things that happened to air travelers in 2010 were offset by at least one positive change: an increasingly passenger-friendly Transportation Department.

Article / Family & Kids

3 Ways to Save on a Winter or Spring Family Getaway

'Tis the season for smart travelers to plan for an affordable winter or spring break. Here's a trio of money-saving deals that really deliver value for families.

Article / Family & Kids

Last-Minute Orlando Vacation, from $243 with Three Nights' Hotel and Air

Surprise your family with a post-holiday trip to Orlando, where last-minute deals include three nights' hotel and airfare.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Smart Traveler: How to Charge Your Gadgets Abroad

If the locals speak a different language, chances are the outlets do, too. Here's how to keep your electronics charged and ready to go when traveling abroad.

Article / Air Travel

Passengers Say They Miss Luggage-Inclusive Airfares the Most

Air travelers say they despise baggage fees the most, but it turns out that they also miss perks like airline food and pillows, which now cost extra.

Article / Family & Kids

Yellowstone National Park: Winter Wonders & Activities

Bundle up for a winter tour of Yellowstone, where you can ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, and enjoy Old Faithful's beauty -- minus the crowds.

Article / Family & Kids

Traveler's Ski Report: Aspen/Snowmass

Where to ski, stay, eat, and be seen in Aspen/Snowmass, Colorado.

Article / Family & Kids

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Smoky Mountains with Kids

What's the best way to see the Smoky Mountains with the family? Our resident expert guides a family along their way.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Why is Travelocity "Unable to Refund" My Ticket?

Our reader tries to make a change to his itinerary and a Travelocity representative tells him it will cost $300. Instead the agency bills him $4,000, and despite promises to refund the…

Article / Family & Kids

Christmas Getaways: Family Resorts Pour on the Holiday Cheer

A number of resorts around the U.S. are planning over-the-top events that promise more bang for your buck during the holidays.

Article / Local Experiences

11 Sightseeing Tips From Top D.C. Hotels: Concierge Confessions

Get insider advice about the best restaurants, bookstores, gardens, and outdoor activities in the nation's capital.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Four-Night Bahamas Beach Vacation, from $645 with Air

Escape the bitter winter with this Bahamas vacation, which includes round-trip airfare and four nights at an all-inclusive beach resort.

Article / Air Travel

7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Without Breaking the Bank

From shipping ahead to looking at around-the-world tickets, our expert flyer shares his smart money-saving travel tips for your winter escape.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Driving Home for the Holidays? You'll Get There -- Eventually

Memorize these travel safety tips so you can get home safely for the holidays.

Article / Air Travel

How to Breeze Through Immigration Lines with Trusted Traveler Programs

Three programs -- Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI -- from U.S. Customs allow you to cross North American borders without waiting in immigration lines. Is the time saved worth the $50…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: A One-Year Wait For an Airfare Refund

Is there anything that a traveler can do to expedite an airfare refund that has dragged on for more than a year?

Article / Local Experiences

10 Reasons to Visit New York City This Holiday Season

The weather outside may be frightful, but New York City rarely looks better than it does during the holiday season.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hotwire Car Rentals, from $11.95 per day

Speed off with a set of wheels for up to 15% less than last year's car rental prices in San Francisco, Tampa, Boston, and Orlando.

Article / Arts and Culture

8 Reasons to Visit San Diego

From surfing to wine tasting, San Diego has more than its share of things to see and do -- plus it has plenty of sunshine on its side.

Article / Local Experiences

Concierge Confidential: Insider Tips From 6 Ultimate Local Experts

We asked hotel concierges in four great U.S. cities to tell us where they're sending their favorite guests for snacks, dinner, and nightlife.