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Travel Troubleshooter: A One-Night Penalty that Sticks

Although Anthony Braxton cancels his hotel more than 24 hours before he checks in, the property charges a one-night penalty, anyway. Can't Hotels.com help him get a refund?Q: I…

Autumn in Tokyo: Japan at its Best

Many travelers, from first-timers to old-hand Japanophiles, consider the autumn months the single best time to visit Japan. The punishing heat and humidity of summer have burned away,…

5 Free Things to Do With Kids in Anchorage, Alaska

Land of the Free is an ongoing series on WeJustGotBack.com written by favorite parent bloggers who share their favorite free things to do with kids in their own hometowns. Here are…

Worst Travel Disasters: 6 Steps to Protect Yourself

On vacation in Tokyo last week, Winnie Cheong and her mother were at the Shibuya train station, an hour away from their hotel, when the ground trembled. At first Cheong, a Singapore…

Seattle's Gay-Friendly Neighborhoods Decorate with Public Art

Despite its reputation for stormy weather, Seattle adorns its fecund terrain with a surprising variety of outdoor art. The Emerald City is, in an abstract sense, a piece of beautiful…

The English Birthplace of the Stars & Stripes

Who knew? I was surprised to discover that the origin of the Stars & Stripes wasn't in Betsy Ross' living room after all, but in the coat of arms of the Washington Family, dating…

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…

Alaska Cruise History Lesson: Who was William H. Seward?

If you've cruised to Alaska, you're likely familiar with the Seward port, but who was the man behind the name? Here's everything you ever wanted to know about William H. Seward, and…

5 Pet-Friendly Destinations in North America

If the thought of vacationing without your four-legged friends is too heartbreaking, why not take them along? These properties in the U.S. and Canada will pamper your pooch and make…

How Parisians Work: 4 Productive Visits for Travelers

There are a number of things visitors can do to experience an insiderÂ?s view of Paris and foremost among them is watching Parisians at work. True, you can't visit the offices and…

5 Things You Don't Know About Melbourne

Visitors to Australia often overlook Melbourne in favour of flashier Sydney, but once they have discovered her charms, many are hooked forever. As Australia's second largest city,…

Travel Troubleshooter: One Frozen Screen, Two Sets of Tickets

When Albert Lewis tries to book airline tickets through Expedia, his screen freezes and goes black. No worries, says a company representative -- the booking didn't go through. So he…

Flying Sick? 4 Secrets for Surviving Your Trip

With a fever that soared to a mind-numbing 103°F and a chest rattling with acute bronchitis, Kathryn Clover's co-worker was in no shape to fly from Buenos Aires to Miami recently. But…

Lifting the Curtain on Tennessee's Secret City

To many readers, Oak Ridge, TN means "atom bomb" and memories of World War II. But to the scientists who worked and lived here at that time, it's the city that helped bring peace…

Travel Insurance: When You Need it and What You Need to Ask

Even with Hurricane Dean taking aim at Cancún, Mexico, last August, Miguel Guillen wasn't worried. After all, he had insured his vacation. A quick call to his insurance company,…

5 Things Airlines Won't Tell You About Their Food

Airline food. The very mention of those two words is enough to provoke a strong -- and usually negative -- reaction from any passenger.But let's add another word. Good airline…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Caribbean

Anguilla On the western shore of the island, the 18-hole, par-72 Temenos Golf Club (tel. 264/498-9000) has opened, but the 100-room deluxe St. Regis Resort has been delayed until…

Lito's Tech Tip: Avalanche Danger & How to Avoid It

Avalanches are the dark side of winter. How can such beautiful landscapes--snow-draped peaks, shadowed cornices, sparkling alpine bowls--be so dangerous? How is it possible that an…

Why Westminster Abbey is One of the World's Great Churches

If you had to pick one church in London to see, pick Westminster Abbey (Broad Sanctuary, SW1; tel. 020/7654-4900; www.westminster-abbey.org; £10 adults, children 11-17, seniors, and…