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How Far Will a Hotel Go to Get a Good Review?
It's not enough to ask guests for a write-up on TripAdvisor or Yelp after they've checked out. Lately, some innkeepers have been pressuring their customers to say positive things…
Travel Troubleshooter: Stopped Payment on My Compensation Check
Alaska Airlines pays our reader $239 when she's bumped from her flight. Then it stops payment on the check. Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back?
Busted! How to Ensure Your Luggage Survives a Trip
Never let your luggage let you down during a trip again. Here are some common pitfalls and ways to avoid breaking your bag -- and your back.
After the Quake: Chile's Tourism is Open for Business
Many of Chile's major tourist areas, including Easter Island and Patagonia, survived the 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Now could be an excellent time to visit, especially since the country…
Stopping Low Airfares From Vanishing in a Click
When you're airfare shopping, attractive prices can vanish in a split second. Here's what you can do to avoid losing that perfect fare.
Nightlife in Noir et Blanc: 6 Piano Lounges in Paris
If you're looking for some rousing music and a little camaraderie, there's nothing like a good piano bar. While in Paris, it's a great way to get to know some of the locals as well as…
Grand Canyon, Great Price: Save up to 50% With a Spring Package Deal
Take your pick of package deals that bundle Grand Canyon accommodations with sightseeing at a terrific savings.
Free Nights at Florida Hotels: Spring Savings in the Sunshine State
Whoever said 'nothing in life is free' never looked for a hotel deal in Florida. Just in time for spring break, a handful of properties are giving away free nights.
Accidental Tourist? Tips for Maximizing Happy Coincidences, and Avoiding the Bad Ones
Accidents -- good and bad -- happen when we're away. More so, maybe, because there's a certain randomness about travel -- a sense that the unexpected can happen.
Fly Safe, Fly Smart: Pack Like The Pros
You don't need to check luggage. Never, ever again. Smart packing and traveling light helps now more than ever—especially when it comes to keeping your wallet from getting too…
Photo Slideshow: Singles Vacations in Stunning Destinations
Looking for someone who shares your passion for travel? Look no further than a singles vacation.
7 Secrets for Boosting Your Online Power
Got a travel problem? Just tweet about your troubles, and the airline, car rental company or hotel will fix it. At least that's the conventional wisdom.
Photo Slideshow: 9 Top Cruise Ports for Getting in the Mood
Cruises by nature can be super romantic, and while every cruise port isn't hot, there are plenty that sizzle.
Vancouver: A Cruiser's Guide to the Olympics
If you've turned on a TV over the past two weeks, you know that we're in the midst of the 21st Olympic Winter Games. But where exactly in Vancouver are all these events taking place?
Photo Slideshow: New Zealand Highlights From the Cover Contest
Top reader shots of New Zealand from our Cover Photo Contest.
Travel Troubleshooter: My Hotel Lost a Star, What Now?
When our reader books a nonrefundable hotel room through Priceline, she's promised a four-star property. She ends up with a three-star and when she complains, she's given the runaround.
Photo Slideshow: Skiing 7 Resorts in 7 Days in Italy's Aosta Valley
The Valle d'Aosta -- or Aosta Valley -- in Italy's far northwest, is perfectly laid out for a multi-center European ski safari.
Good Airline Fees? Some Are Worth the Money
This isn't another story about airlines and their misguided fees. It's about the surcharges that are worth paying -- and why you should consider saying, 'yes' to them
Here Be Monsters: The Secret Story Behind Cruising's Most Cherished Traditions
It may come as surprise that many of the endearing traditions we honor aboard today's cruise ships have their origins in fear, superstition, loss, and even human sacrifice.
Authors' Favorite Picks: Favorite Onboard Spaces, Itineraries, and Pet Peeves
With as much cruising as these Frommer's authors do, they know what they like and what they don't. This week they share favorite onboard spaces and itineraries and kick around a…
Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Baggage Didn't Make the Connection
Our reader's fiancee spends an extra day in Athens after her airline forces her to recheck her luggage. Whose fault is this snafu? The airline's or hers? And what, if anything, can be…
Why Is the Clear Airfares Act Left Sitting on the Tarmac?
If you've ever been hit with a surprise fee when you rented a car or booked an airline ticket and found yourself saying, 'There ought to be a law,' I have some good news for you: There…
Cruise Lines and the Environment: The Industry's Take
Nobody in their right mind would say that cruise ships are good for the environment. But there is more to the story: Cruise lines are experimenting with environmental technologies and…
Fly Safe, Fly Smart: Checkpoint Checkout
TSA checkpoint staff aren't your friends, but they aren't your enemies either, and life goes more smoothly if you make things easy for them.
When Travel Companies Sue Their Customers
When travel operators get desperate, they sometimes look to their customers for someone to blame. You can help yourself avoid legal trouble by taking precautions when you travel.