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Everything You Need to Know About American Queen Steamboat Co.
This small-ship line has two paddle wheelers plying U.S. rivers. Are either right for your next vacation? Read on to find out.
How to Make Your Tiny Cabin Feel Like a Castle
While cruise ships are lauded for their activities, entertainment, and food options aplenty, they aren’t exactly known for spacious accommodations. Just because you’ve…
How to Choose a Caribbean Itinerary
Cruise itineraries in the Caribbean are divided by eastern, southern, and western options. For cruisers who haven't sailed these warm waters, the designations — which…
5 Cruise Cabin Locations You Really Don’t Want
I’m a light sleeper — a very light sleeper. If you’re like me, choosing a hotel room’s location is extremely important … and cruise ship cabin real…
4 Things You Need to Know About Getting a Bargain on Your Next Cruise
Booking a cruise is complicated — prices change based on cabin availability, and determining whether you’re getting the best deal is tough. Here, our best advice for…
Which Cruise Line Charges the Most for Drinks? Which One's Cheapest?
When we grab a sensational cruise fare, most of us assume we've saved a bundle. But you may be surprised to learn that often, the least expensive cruise lines get some of that money…
The Meanest Roads in America: More Public Highways Bleeding Tourists with Cashless Tolls
They're the meanest roads in America.If you haven't taken a road trip vacation in the last few years, you're in for a rude shock. More states are implementing what's called "cashless…
That's Ridiculous! A Fond Farewell to the Jerks that Make Travel Intolerable
It's all I really want to say in my final 'That's Ridiculous!' column. Don't. Be. A. Jerk.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Long, Bumpy Ride to Denied-Boarding Compensation
After being denied boarding on an overbooked flight, this passenger dug into federal regulations to reveal that passenger rights are never a sure thing.
That's Ridiculous! Hotel Guests That Want It All and the Hotels That Pander to Them
The email I received from a guest at a budget motel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., made me want to throw up my hands and shout. Problem is, I can't figure out who is being more ridiculous…
Travel Troubleshooter: Want Better Airline Service? Power Up Your Smartphone
New Internet-based technologies that some travel companies are embracing promise an almost instant response. If you carry a smartphone, these tools can lead to a better experience --…
That's Ridiculous! The Irrational Passengers Irrational Airlines Carry
The problem with air travel, both from a passenger and an airline perspective, is that we've disengaged our brains almost completely from the process.
Travel Troubleshooter: Are Hidden Hotel Fees About to Check Out?
In a surprise move, the Federal Trade Commission recently warned 22 hotel operators that their online reservation sites may violate the law by displaying a 'deceptively low' estimate…
Restore the Jersey Shore, One Night at a Time
If your love of the beach is not bound by season or temperature, the Jersey shore has its charms off season -- especially for those who seek some respite from holiday madness,…
That's Ridiculous! Cruise Lines and the Passengers They Carry
The cruise industry is the proverbial ship of fools, whether you're buying or selling.
Travel Troubleshooter: Is Your Credit Card Safe at Cruising Altitude?
This passenger's problem raises two bigger questions for air travelers who want to buy something on board: Is it safe? And is there a way to protect your card?
'Tis the Season for Fabulous Family Vacation Freebies
Cheap is good, but free is better -- especially when it comes to family vacation deals. Here are seven freebies to help you plan an affordable winter getaway with the kids.
That's Ridiculous! Car Rental Absurdities I'd Change If I Could
I'm offended by the car rental industry's business model, and you should be, too.
Passports with Purpose: Send Your Money on a Trip to Help Those in Need
Want to send your money somewhere really useful? A mere $10 to Passports with Purpose can help provide clean water in Haiti.
Travel Troubleshooter: After the Storm, Who has Your Refund?
The recent superstorm and series of nor'easters that slammed into the East Coast grounded tens of thousands of travelers. Fortunately, most travel companies waived their usual rules,…
That's Ridiculous! Bad Holiday Travel Advice and the Bad Pundits Who Give It
I'm done with offering the same dry travel advice every year at about this time. Finished!
7 Ways to Snag an Affordable Winter Getaway
It's that time of year again. The air is cooler, summer memories are fading, school is in full swing, and the whole family is itching to get away for a few days.
Travel Troubleshooter: What to Expect if You're Expecting When You Cruise
It was to be their last vacation before the birth of their first child. Then, not long before their scheduled departure, the cruiseline delivered some bad news: Not only would the…
That's Ridiculous! The Gas Price Bait and Switch
On a recent trip to Bend, Ore., I discovered that cheaper can actually mean more expensive. The scam was perpetrated by a service station selling unleaded gas that's 10 cents cheaper…
Travel Troubleshooter: The Great Airline Fee Grab
The domestic airline industry as a whole is in the process of re-imagining its business model, moving away from one in which the price of a ticket covers the basic cost of air…