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Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

This Washington, D.C. park is a serene place to view butterflies, great blue herons, water lilies, and more.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Billed for a Scratch on the Rental Car

A traveler, who is billed $600 for a scratch on the roof, receives a photo that shows the damage -- on the wrong rental. Does she owe any money, or does the car-rental agency owe her…

Article / Arts and Culture

Washington, D.C.: The 5 Best Museum Shops

Where to find the best souvenirs from museum gift shops in Washington, D.C.

Article / Arts and Culture

London Fall Travel Deal: Six Nights from $799, with Air

Spend autumn in London with this affordable vacation package, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / Arts and Culture

Paris: Photo Sightseeing Tours

Whether you're a pro or have just purchased your first digital camera, consider signing up for a photography workshop in Paris.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Complaints That Fail: 5 Kinds of E-mails You Should Never Write

There are successful ways to complain, and then there are the things you should never say to a travel company. Here are 5 tips on what not to do.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Hurricane Season: 5 Caribbean Travel Tips

Traveling to the Caribbean in the summer or fall always sounds like a good idea -- until you remember that hurricane season lasts from June to November. Keep these 5 travel tips in…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, What Happened to My Internet Connection?

A traveler changes hotels after the Wi-Fi promised on the Hotels.com website turns out to be incorrect. Should he be compensated for the misleading hotel description?

Article / Family & Kids

Disneyland Paris: Top Tips from the Experts

Insider tips that save you time and money not only help you make fast friends with Mickey, but keep you from getting taken for the wrong kind of ride.

Article / Hotels

6-Night "Eat, Pray, Love" Bali Package from $1,986

This Eat, Pray, Love-themed package includes six nights in Bali, a spa treatment, and connections to the best-selling memoir.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Sorry, We Forgot About That $500 Change Fee

An airline misinforms a travel agent, who then tries to pass off the $500 change fee to the traveler. Should this traveler be forced to pay?

Article / Air Travel

Contract Confusion: Don't Let Your Vacation Get Lost in Translation

It may seem like common sense, but before you sign that contract in a foreign language, make sure you know exactly what it means.

Article / Family & Kids

Park of the Week: Jefferson National Expansion Memorial

St. Louis' Gateway Arch is breathtaking in its inception and its tram is almost as much fun to ride in as a roller coaster in a theme park.

Article / Family & Kids

New York City: The 7 Best Restaurants for Kids (and Grown-Ups)

Don't be shy about taking your children to these seven kid-friendly restaurants, which are a culinary treat for adults, too.

Article / Hotels

5 Things Hotel Clerks Will Do to Difficult Guests

Hotel employees are grumpier than ever. It doesn't take much to set them off. Find out how to stay on your best behavior.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

Late-Summer Rural Retreats for Wheelers and Slow Walkers

Thinking about a romantic getaway at a quiet country inn or a weekend escape from hectic city life? Then check out these great wheelchair-accessible rural retreats.

Article / Arts and Culture

Eight Nights in India, from $2,399 With Air

This eight-night India tour includes visits to religious sites, temples, and major sightseeing attractions, including the Taj Mahal.

Article / Hotels

Shorter Vacations and Tighter Budgets: Welcome to the New Normal in Travel

Welcome to the 'new' normal in travel: Shorter, less expensive vacations -- or in extreme cases, just daycations -- being taken by increasingly cost-conscious travelers.

Article / Cruise

Getting to Know Your North American Home Ports: Part 1

Before you sail from one of these top 5 North American cruise ports, learn how Miami, Port Canaveral, Port Everglades, Vancouver, and Los Angeles became the most popular cruising hubs.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Tip: A Travel Agent Can Be Your Best Friend

A travel agent can help lessen the burden when a natural disaster interrupts your travel plans, especially when you're trying to catch a cruise and the airlines stop flying.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Package Vacation

A traveler books a Priceline package, discovers the hotel is in a bad neighborhood, and wants a refund. Should she get her money back?

Article / Air Travel

How To Choose An Airline: 7 Tips for a Smart Flight

The last installment of our Fly Safe, Fly Smart series tells you how to pick between airlines when you don't recognize the names.

Article / Food and Drink

Four Very Sweet Stops in London and Brighton

Thinking back to 3 weeks spent in the United Kingdom this past summer discovering the amusements of the country, I conjure up memories of four must-stop sweet spots I came across…

Article / Arts and Culture

Beyond the Beach: 5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in Curaçao

Curaçao's got it all: beautiful beaches, water sports, and a fascinating history. Take advantage of all the enticing activities, such as culinary walking tours and ostrich farm visits.

Article / Arts and Culture

A Three-City Ireland Vacation, from $699 With Air and Car

This whirlwind Ireland vacation package covers airfare, your car rental, and six nights split among Dublin, County Mayo, and Limerick.