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Article / Food and Drink

The Real Local Cuisine of Washington, D.C.: Ethiopian Food

Nearly 200,000 Ethiopians live in the D.C. area, and it feels like one out of every 10 of them runs a restaurant. Through their hard work, Ethiopian food has become a defining local…

Article / Family & Kids

Take a Trip Down Memory Lane at Disneyland

Judging by the sun up to sun down crowds at Disneyland and California Adventure Park in Anaheim, a lot of families have decided to wring every dollar's worth out of their day.

Article / Air Travel

The Baggage "Insurance" Airlines Never Tell You About

Excess valuation can come in handy when you're flying with valuables. Never heard of this? The airline isn't likely to tell you about it unless you ask. So let us explain.

Article / Food and Drink

Grape-Grazing and Wine-Quaffing Getaways Across the United States

From Virginia, to Michigan, and on to California, here are three wine-filled getaways for every budget.

Article / Local Experiences

August's Prize: Discover 500 Places and Win $500

One lucky winner will receive $500 and three 500 Places guidebooks. Register now to win this prize.

Article / Family & Kids

Big City Hotels Cater to Families for Under $200 a Night

These city hotel packages are geared specifically toward families, with rates that won't break the bank and activities that will keep everyone happy.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Broadsided By a Car Rental Bill

When our reader picks up her rental car, an agent tells her not to worry about the nicks and scratches. Now the company wants her to pay for the damage. Can she do anything about it?

Article / Air Travel

7 Ways to Avoid Checked Luggage Fees

Airlines are depending on ancillary revenues in general, and luggage fees in particular, more than ever. Here's how air travelers can be more vigilant than ever about avoiding them.

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Puebla's Iconic Mexican Dishes

It has colonial architecture and a gracious atmosphere that's welcoming to visitors, but Puebla's real ace in the hole is it's food: Among Mexicans, it's revered as the cradle of…

Article / Local Experiences

How to Get Up, Up and Away in Barcelona

Just a few minutes' train ride from the center of town can put you hundreds of feet above Barcelona, with stunning views and a great cup of coffee at the end of it.

Article / Food and Drink

4 Ways to Harmonize Hunger Near Carnegie Hall

Despite what the price tags of many options around Carnegie Hall may suggest, music lovers can have a budget pre- or post-concert nosh that hits all the right notes.

Article / Local Experiences

Sun, Sand, and Sports in the Heart of Paris

Paris has some of the best museums in the world, but if you start to experience overload or your family threatens a mutiny, it's time to discover some of Paris' other recreational…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Shore Bets: 6 Chesapeake Summer Destinations

The moment the summer sun comes out, boats ship out to waterside Maryland towns. A boat's not necessary, though -- almost all of them are less than 90 minutes from the Bay Bridge by…

Article / Air Travel

Watch Out! 11 Airline Fees You Haven't Heard Of ... Yet

If past experience is any indicator, several new fees could be tacked on to your fare. Maybe not today, not tomorrow, but someday soon, and for the rest of your flying life.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Your Airline Ticket's No Good Here

When our reader lands in Mexico City on her way to Tapachula, she's told her airline ticket from Cheapoair.com isn't valid. After paying for a new ticket, she waits in vain for a…

Article / Money and Fees

5 Secrets Travelers Need to Know When Dealing with a Collection Agency

Travel providers are paying attention to every penny, and going after customers who may or may not owe. What should you do if a travel company sends a collection agency after you?

Article / Arts and Culture

Germany Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of Bauhaus

If you're planning a trip to Germany, you can binge on Bauhaus in Berlin and easily make day trips to Dessau and Weimar for an unprecedented look at the movement that revolutionized…

Article / Food and Drink

How to Win Big, Lose Less on Vegas Dining

You don't have to lose your shirt to get a great meal in Vegas' best restaurants. Here are seven tips for eating affordably in Sin City:

Article / Local Experiences

6 Ways to Celebrate Warm Weather in Knoxville, Tennessee

This dynamic city may be packed with southern charm ad hews close to its rugged pioneer roots, but it's become home to much more than chicken and dumplings and Americana music.

Article / Food and Drink

How to Eat in Tahiti Without Ruining Your Paradise

Even when you're in paradise you've got a budget to behold. So, glance at the shimmery turquoise water, tighten your belt and skip the resort restaurants in favor of the islands'…

Article / Family & Kids

Surviving (Maybe Even Enjoying) a Family Road Trip

No matter how snazzy the car and how short the trip, the biggest challenge is keeping the kids amused along the way. And that's clearly a challenge a lot of us will be facing this…

Article / Family & Kids

San Francisco for Kids: 9 Top Spots

Striking a balance between adult satisfaction and a child's glee can be difficult, unless you're in the rare city that can please people of all ages. Here's what to do in such a city.

Article / Family & Kids

Summer on the Slopes: Big Mountain Fun at a Bargain

As the quest for an affordable family getaway heats up this summer, many savvy parents are packing up the kids and hitting the slopes.

Article / Local Experiences

4 New Places in the U.S. to Try Your Luck

These days, it seems you can't travel more than 100 miles in any given direction without running into a casino or some manner of gambling facility.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Should the Travel Industry End Its War on Smokers?

We forced smokers to ridiculous lengths to escape from our collective tyranny. Here's why we need to lighten up when it comes to smoking.