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Article / Local Experiences

Paris Neighborhood Discovery: Butte aux Cailles' Small-Village Feel

Every corner of Paris has its charms, but the Parisian neighborhood of Butte aux Cailles is unique because it retains a small village ambiance in the midst of this bustling metropolis.

Article / Food and Drink

Culinary Travel Adventures on London's Kingsland Road

London's Kingsland Road serves up a United Nations of food influences, where restaurants are informal and a great value -- a perfect cipher for the immigration that's made this…

Article / Arts and Culture

Exploring the Gypsy Life in Granada, Spain

Find out how to spend the night in 19th-century hillside caves or dive deep into cultural history in Grenada's distinctive gypsy quarter.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Hotwire's Half-Star Mistake

Our reader books a four-star hotel on Hotwire, and ends up with the three-and-a-half star one she didn't want. Hotwire claims it just changed its ratings and she cries foul. Is she…

Article / Food and Drink

Bundle Up to Fill Your Belly: Winter Restaurant Weeks are Back in North America

It's that time of year again -- or at least one of those two times of year. The post-holidays dining bargains get you out of the house in the dead of winter, with the special menus,…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Agents & the Web: Finding the Best Deal on Your Next Cruise

Today, practically everybody has a website, and the difference between so-called web-based cruise sellers and more traditional travel agencies can be blurry to the beginner. Here's…

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Istanbul Beyond the Blue Mosque

Too many of Istanbul's visitors remain stuck in the Sultanahmet area, where the cafes are bent on gouging tourists with high prices and mediocre food. But once you venture farther…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Flight, a Missing Refund

When our reader's honeymoon flight is delayed by two days, she buys a ticket on another carrier with the promise of a refund from her first airline. But now that the honeymoon is over,…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

10 Questions To Ask Your Travel Insurance Provider

Travel insurance is a tricky, slippery world, but we've identified 10 good questions to ask any broker or insurance company to get you started.

Article / Cruise

How Young is Too Young? You Must Be This Old to Cruise

When's the right time to take kids on a cruise? And how do you find help taking care of them once you're all on board? Refer to our quick and handy chart for all the major lines.

Article / Cruise

Oasis of the Seas: The Game-Changer Cometh

She's finally here: 'Oasis of the Seas,' the 225,282-ton, 5,400-passenger colossus that cost Royal Caribbean $1.4 billion and nine to ten million working hours to design and build. And…

Article / Air Travel

It's Holiday Travel Time! You Heard It Here First!

Which holiday travel tips are cliches that should be ignored, and which are bona fide, you-must-do-this advice? If you've been reading these stories as long as I have, you must be…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Fly High: 7 Reasons to Lose the Booze

When I proposed an alcohol ban on flights more than a decade ago the response from readers was a resounding 'no.' But a lot has changed since then. Here are a few reasons for keeping…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Let Holiday Shopping Frequent Flyer Miles Slip Through Your Fingers

Travelers forgo millions of frequent flyer miles each holiday season because they forget to buy from their favorite online merchants via links at the airlines' shopping mall websites.…

Article / Local Experiences

Greenland's Northern Lights and Outdoor Adventures

Greenland isn't just ice, whales, and seals -- though they are the main reasons for coming here. You come here to enjoy the Northern Lights, outdoor adventure and sports, and access to…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Cruising 101: A Beginner's Guide to Onboard Entertainment

You may be stuck on a ship in the middle of nowhere, but that doesn't mean that your cruise line won't want to make you feel like you're in New York, Paris, or -- more likely -- Vegas.…

Article / Hotels

Whoever Wins in the Online Hotel Booking Tax War, Guests Still Pay the Bill

Online travel companies pay hotel taxes based on the low rates they negotiate with hotels. Cities disagree, and want all the taxes they collect. Who's really going to pay?

Article / Cruise

Cruise Tipping: How Gratuitous Do You Feel?

Tipping used to be simple, now it's not. Here's an up-to-date primer on tipping policies and rates at the principal mainstream, luxury, and small-ship lines operating in and around the…

Article / Local Experiences

Danish Treats: Having Fun and Getting Happy in Copenhagen

From new museums and theaters to a revitalized waterfront to just plain good attitudes, the Danish capital is great at showing off why it's one of Europe's best cities.

Article / Family & Kids

8 New York City Attractions Made Just for Kids

While children will enjoy most New York City's attractions, there are a handful of museums, zoos, and aquariums especially geared to the tastes of the Sponge Bob set.

Article / Arts and Culture

On the Trail of "The Lost Symbol" in Washington, D.C.

You won't have the fate of the world in your hands like fictional symbologist Robert Langdon, but that doesn't mean you can't build an exciting real-versus-make-believe tour of…

Article / Arts and Culture

A Touch of Glass: 7 Slightly Secret Covered Passageways in Paris

No matter how often you visit Paris, there's always some hidden gem to discover. In the early 1800s, glass-covered passages were built to protect shoppers from the rain. Explore these…

Article / Miscellaneous

How Free Wi-Fi Can Help Cure the Holiday Travel Delay Blues

Down time is getting a little less dreary this holiday season as airports, airlines and hotels are all lowering their rates on Wi-Fi. Here's a rundown of the latest free Wi-Fi…

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: 'Keystroke Error' Turns $289 Rate Into $28

Our reader finds a $28 a rate at an Orlando Westin. Turns out the hotel made a mistake, and that the real price is $289 a night. Should the resort honor the original price?

Article / Air Travel

Traveling Smart and Healthy With Children This Holiday Season

Airline surcharges, swine flu, and the trials of traveling with children will keep some people home for the holidays. Here are nine ways to keep you healthy, richer, and more relaxed…