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Sailing Under the Radar in Alaska: The Small-Ship Option

When it comes to cruising in Alaska, the nation's largest state, the best ships are actually the smallest -- those little 10- to 100-passenger vessels that can get you places the big…

Article / Miscellaneous

5 Secrets for Avoiding Sky-High Phone Bills on the Road

Sending text messages or phoning from your cell phone abroad can cost you thousands. Here are a few strategies you can use to make sure you aren't hammered by ridiculous fees.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Double Trouble with My Hotel Points

Our reader books four Hilton hotel stays through a double points promotion. But now Hilton is offering him only a fraction of the promised award. Can it do that?

Article / Air Travel

8 Tips for Getting a Better Airplane Seat

Now, more than ever, upgrading can be a trip-saver. Here are eight ways to help make your next flight more comfortable without paying -- or cramping -- an arm and a leg.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Sydney's Mod Oz Cuisine

For lack of a better term, cuisine in Australia's most cosmopolitan city has been labeled Mod Oz -- a melding of local ingredients with an international grab bag of culinary…

Article / Food and Drink

Free and Dirt Cheap Oahu

Those in the know can make rich memories in Hawaii without spending much. The following picks will help you say aloha to unnecessary spending on Oahu.

Article / Food and Drink

Down By the Riverside: 5 New York Waterfront Restaurants with Great Views

Manhattan is an island, and that should mean plenty of waterfront bars and restaurants. Here's how to hunt down the good ones and what you should do when you get there.

Article / Local Experiences

New Orleans Beyond the Beads and Bourbon Street

Escape from the French Quarter and New Orleans becomes a city where people are genuinely hospitable, where the adversity of Katrina has strengthened their resolve to show off their…

Article / Money and Fees

Charge This: 7 Tips for a Successful Credit Card Dispute

A lot of unwanted charges are popping up on credit card bills -- fees that, if not removed, will end up being contested. Here's what you need to know in order to file a successful…

Article / Hotels

Last Minute Labor Day Getaways from $17 -- Yes, That's Right -- Per Night

It's time to say goodbye to summer. It's OK. It'll be back next year. In the meantime, a quick last minute getaway over Labor Day weekend might ease the pain.

Article / Hotels

Late-Season Special Offers to Parks Across the U.S.

Though summer's winding down more quickly than any of us would prefer, there's still at least a month of great weather to be enjoyed before fall or winter make their presence known.

Article / Hotels

Act Early to Catch Fall in U.S. National Parks

Labor Day hasn't arrived, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't plan a fall trek to enjoy the season's richest colors. Actually, in some parts of the country it might even be too late to…

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: Boston's National Historical Park

Boston is a great walking city, and you can follow the city's Freedom Trail to experience many of the sites that make up the Boston National Historical Park.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

How Stimulus Money Is Being Spent in U.S. Parks

Remember the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act? That measure contained roughly $750 million for the National Park Service. Here's where they're spending it.

Article / Local Experiences

From Espresso to Champagne: Sofia's Best Watering Holes

Whether you're up for a morning coffee, a beer in the park, or a late-night drink, these six watering holes encompass Sofia's ambiance, character, and history.

Article / Local Experiences

Americans in Paris: Eat, Drink, Pray & Explore in English

While in Paris it's important to immerse yourself in the local culture. But certain English-language places are so iconic they've become downright Parisian, and you shouldn't feel…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: A Bankrupt Airline Ruined My Honeymoon

Our reader's airline goes out of business, but Travelocity assures her the Hawaii honeymoon flight is still a go -- but that doesn't happen. She's forced to buy new tickets and now the…

Article / Family & Kids

Deal or No Deal? Why a Free Night Isn't Always a Smart Move

Hotels and resorts are always giving away free nights these days. But free nights won't always save you money.

Article / Family & Kids

4 Surprising & Spectacular Family Destinations in St. Louis

St. Louis has undergone a massive city-wide resurgence and beautification program of late and it definitely shows. On a sunny summer's day, everything shined, the streets were…

Article / Hotels

Rent an Apartment and Save on New York City Lodging

Hotels in New York charge more and give less than their counterparts in other U.S. cities. So look instead to private apartments, which go for far less and offer much more.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Take Your Pick From 8 Perfect French Polynesian Beaches

Whether you're staying in one of French Polynesia's water-side resorts or cheaper digs inland, you're still well-positioned for relaxing afternoons and picture-postcard-worthy…

Article / Air Travel

Airfarewatchdog's 11 Ticket Buying Tips

You may know the basics to getting lower fares on your flights, but Airfarewatchdog.com has gathered some additional advice that will save you money next time you're shopping for a…

Article / Arts and Culture

5 Things You Don't Know About Tuscany

No matter how many times I travel to Tuscany, each visit teaches me something new. Here are five insights that may surprise even frequent visitors.

Article / Cruise

Heading North: Making the Most of Cruising Scandinavia and the Baltics

Just back from my first Norwegian fjords cruise, and I'm still blown away by the scenery and sights of Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Russia. But don't take my word for it: Here's what…

Article / Cruise

What Are People Really Paying for a Cruise This Year and Next? You'll Be Surprised

More big ships and lots of shallow wallets means fewer paying passengers, and that means all manner of deals as cruise lines struggle to keep their berths full. If you can afford to…