Articles

Trends & Hacks

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Travel Companies and Their Restrictive Contracts

Can't be bothered to read the fine print? It's just as well, since many contracts by airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, and hotels appear to penalize the traveler.

Article / Air Travel

Four Nights in the Dominican Republic, from $579 With Air

An all-inclusive beach vacation in the Dominican Republic is within your reach. Save nearly $300 per person with this four-night package.

Article / Air Travel

A Chaotic Computer Switch in United-Continental Merger

What lessons can be learned from the merger of United and Continental's reservations systems? For starters, it's never a bad idea to have a printout of your itinerary with the…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance Wasn't Required -- How About a Refund?

If a rental agent insisted that insurance is required to rent a car, would you cave in and buy it? That's what some travelers suggest is happening in tourist locations like Orlando and…

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Are Airlines Moving Their Loyalty Program Goalposts?

Think you finally earned enough frequent-flier miles for a free plane ticket? Think again. Airlines are piling on extra fees to redeem miles for tickets and upgrades.

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in Turkey, from $1,999 With Air

Travel to Turkey this spring and save nearly $300 per person with this affordable package, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

TSA Screening Programs: Is It Too Easy to Lose the TSA's Trust?

Government programs that offer expedited security screening for travelers can become a bureaucratic black hole if you lose the required clearance status.

Article / Cruise

How to Handle Common Cruise Fiascoes: Lost Luggage, Missed Flights & More

Don't let lost luggage or changed itineraries ruin your cruise vacation. Follow these strategies to handle minor mishaps on cruises.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, That's Not My Chipped Windshield!

Can a rental company get away with charging you a month later for a damaged windshield? This traveler finds out the hard way.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! A $6,995 Club Membership for Travel Discounts

Are travel club memberships too good to be true? This traveler took the bait before experiencing buyer's remorse.

Article / Hotels

New Confidentiality Clauses Can Influence Vacation Rental Reviews

Can a vacation rental management company prevent you from posting a negative online review? One company charged this couple $500 for posting a negative review, which apparently…

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in the Bahamas, from $399 with Air

Ready to hit the beach? This Bahamas package, which includes airfare and three nights' hotel, saves you about $175 per person.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: I Waited a Year for a Ticket Refund

A year after a family is owed a refund for an oversold flight, the check still hasn't cleared. What's holding up the refund?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

That's Ridiculous! Do Taxi Drivers Prey on Tourists?

Have you ever gotten ripped off by a cab driver in an unfamiliar city? Here's how to avoid some common scams.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

London Day Trips: Train Tips for Rail Escapes

You may be surprised to discover just how much of England you can explore using London as a base. The following rail planning tips will help you on your way.

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in Oahu & Kauai, from $935 with Air

Save $182 per person with this affordable Hawaii vacation, which includes airfare and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

Airlines Claim Passengers are Overtaxed -- But Are They?

Government taxes and fees on an airline ticket can increase the base price by 20% to 50%. But what about all those extra fees for baggage, seat selection, food, and pillows?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Code-sharing Confusion Grounds My Vacation

Due to code-sharing chaos, a traveler is unable to board a flight to the Bahamas for vacation. Could this travel nightmare have been avoided?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Carry-On Luggage Fees Are Just The Beginning

Will paying extra fees for carry-on luggage become the new industry standard?

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in London, from $1,249 With Air

Head to London this spring, and you'll save nearly $200 per person (and beat the Olympic crowds).

Article / Hotels

Why Is There No Sense of Ownership in Home Rental Phishing Scams?

Con artists are taking advantage of the lucrative vacation home rental market to trick would-be renters into handing over to them thousands of dollars. Here's what to look out for.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A One-Night Penalty that Sticks

Our reader cancels his hotel more than a day before he checks in, but the property charges a one-night penalty, anyway. Can't Hotels.com help him get a refund?

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Las Vegas, from $251 with Air

Book this three-night Las Vegas package, and you'll save $112 to $158 per person when compared to buying airfare and hotel separately.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Who's Really to Blame for these Absurd Luggage Rules?

A traveler's luggage woes are just the beginning of her frustrating airline experience. Should we blame the airlines or should we blame the passengers for putting up with the extra…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Body Scanners' Apparent Flaw Raises Airport Security Concerns

A blogger figures out a way to fool TSA's full-body scanners, reigniting debates about the effectiveness of the TSA.