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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…
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.
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…
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.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Room, But No Refund
After a death in the family, our reader tries to cancel his pre-paid reservation at a Days Inn, but the rate is totally nonrefundable. Appeals to Days Inn are useless. Is he going to…
Virginia Is For Families, Too! 2 Ways to Save on a Winter Getaway with Kids
Old Dominion is a great place for families to grab some affordable fun this winter, thanks to money-saving travel deals designed with parents in mind.
7 Great Reasons to Take Your Kids to Paris this Spring
Spring 2010 is an especially good time to bring your kids to Paris, with an array of interesting child-related exhibitions and family-friendly accommodation packages. The following is…
Classic and Commercial English Castles at Kenilworth and Warwick
Whether you studied English literature or did not, it's a thrill to visit the real castles which featured in 19th-century novels -- if only to see how the 21st century has made them…
Brush Up Your Shakespeare in Stratford-Upon-Avon
Visitors to Shakespeare Country come for the birthplace of The Bard and for attractions ranging from Kenilworth Castle to the Cotswolds. But the first stop should always be…
10 Questions Most Frequently Asked By Travelers
With governments imposing new security rules, airlines teetering on the brink of bankruptcy and many hotels facing foreclosure, travelers often have more questions than answers. Here…
Should Airlines Honor Fares That Are Obvious Mistakes?
In an age when airfares drop as low as $1 on some routes, how can you tell the difference between a real deal and a fat finger mistake? And how should the airlines make things right?
Beatlemania and Green Living in Hamburg, Germany
Germany's second largest city doesn't get the credit it deserves. Here's a introduction to this green city and its Beatles legacy.
The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World for Couples
So many couples marry or honeymoon at Walt Disney World that a department was created to tend to their needs. Here's how to get the most out of your stay and special event.
Shutterbug: Shoot and See Great Photography In New York City
New York City's skyline may very well be one of the most photographed views in the world, but every street and corner in The Big Apple is ripe for the taking, and here's how.
Travel Troubleshooter: An Australia Tour That Wasn't Meant to Be
First our reader's flight is canceled. Then she misses another flight after her bus breaks down. Finally, she cancels her Australia tour. And then the tour operator refuses her request…