Tagged: travel

Government Shut Down: What it Means for U.S. Parks and Landmarks

Travelers planning spring vacations to national parks and monuments have been on edge for the past few weeks, as Congress continues to debate the federal budget. While an interim…

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Colorado Condo

May Tong reserves a condo in Winter Park, Colo., but calls off her vacation about a month before her arrival. The cancellation policy seems to allow for a refund, under certain…

Egypt: Travel Tips for Canceled Tours and Upcoming Trips

The political uprisings in Egypt recently sent thousands of Americans on a mass exodus out of the country, and the rioting has left many more travelers wondering what to do with their…

Three-Night Oahu Vacation, from $465 with Air

A good chunk of North America has been covered in snow this winter, leading to daydreams about warmer weather. This week's Smart Deal comes from Pleasant Holidays (tel. 800/742-9244;…

Atlantis Bahamas Resort, from $399 for Three Nights

Dreaming of somewhere warm? Want to take the kids with you? Atlantis Paradise Island's winter special offers several incentives to lure travelers now through late April. Atlantis…

How to Call Home When Traveling Abroad: 7 Money-Saving Tips

With countless Internet-based calling tools available, there's no longer any reason to pay your domestic mobile network provider sky-high roaming fees to call home from abroad.…

Smart Traveler: How to Charge Your Gadgets Abroad

When traveling overseas, deciphering the country's voltage, frequency, and socket type can be as confusing as trying to read a menu without knowing the local language. Follow these…

Five Nights in Spain's Costa del Sol from $729, With Air

I had to look at this one several times before I realized I was, indeed, reading it correctly. Gate 1 Travel (tel. 800/682-3333; www.gate1travel.com) is offering a five-night trip to…

Traveler's Ski Report: Copper Mountain, Colorado

The specific promotions described in this article have now passed, but it remains online so that the resources named will be of future use to travelers.Just 75 miles west -- and…

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

Brian Perez-Daple rents a car in Mexico through Hotwire. But his car rental company insists he needs to buy extra insurance, which he doesn't. Is there any way to get his money…

Top 10 Holiday Air Travel Woes

The season of turkey, snow, and mistletoe is also the season of weather delays, gridlocked security checkpoints, and overbooked flights. Even the most experienced travelers won't be…

Park of the Week: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Though Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated in 1968, the National Historic Site honoring him wasn't established until 1980. In addition to his boyhood home, the site includes…

Are Travelers Overloaded By Social Media?

Mary Gallagher recently received an e-mail from the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau offering "hot deals." But there was a catch: In order to receive them, she had…

How to Store Your Information Before Leaving Home

New web-based tools make tracking your trips painless, filtering out important travel information from your confirmation emails. But keeping track of passport, visa, and credit card…

Park of the Week: Martin Van Buren National Historic Site

The first president of the United States actually born in the U.S. was Martin Van Buren. (Presidents before him were born British subjects in the colonies that preceded the…

Travel Troubleshooter: Do I Have to Pay For That Ding on My Rental?

When Lidia Conte returns her Avis rental to Frankfurt, Germany, a representative points to a small ding on the car. Even though another employee lets Conte off the hook, she gets a…

3 Family Travel Packages: Deal or No Deal?

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: you just won't know if that tempting special offer is a deal until you crunch the numbers and see the savings for yourself. Or, you could…

Park of the Week: Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens

Back in 1926, Congress passed an act authorizing parks to preserve forests and natural scenery. Today, Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens is one of those parks that show visitors…

Disneyland Paris: Top Tips from the Experts

Getting the most out of your Disneyland Paris experience is a science. It's an art as well, sure, but if you want lots of fun rather than sore feet, tears before lunchtime, and a head…

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! The Airline Canceled My Honeymoon Flight

Loyd Jobe's honeymoon doesn't get off to a good start when his flight is canceled. His airline sends the newlyweds on their vacation the next day, but they must pay for an extra night…

How to Travel with a Newborn: Look for an All-Inclusive Package

If you're up to the challenge of taking your newborn on an island vacation, consider escaping to Runaway Bay, Jamaica with an all-inclusive family travel package. The kid-friendly…

How to Avoid Buying Unwanted Travel Insurance

Terri Widder hesitated seconds before she booked a recent flight from Chicago to Tulsa. Something felt wrong.She scrolled up on her computer screen and noticed an option to buy a…

What New York State's Illegal Hotels Law Means for Travelers

New York governor David Paterson signed a law on July 23 that banned "illegal hotels," giving New York City authorities new powers to shut down a range of hotels and hostels around…

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation in 6 Steps

Integrating any amount of volunteer time into your next trip requires some research before you leave. But as countless volunteer veterans will tell you, it's worth the planning. You…

How to Do Charity in the Caribbean: Don't Send Money, Bring Crayons

Melody Wren rarely goes on a trip these days without stuffing scores of diapers, books, crayons, and Teddy bears into her luggage. Wren, a Canadian travel journalist, hand-delivers…