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Travel Troubleshooter: Beware the Fine Print in Travel Insurance

Two travelers didn't buy insurance on the full cost of their Italy dream vacation. Will they lose more than $10,000 because they didn't read the fine print?

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

6 Ways to Learn a Foreign Language Fast

Here's a series of both online and offline tools that you can use to learn a foreign language and make your next trip abroad better.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Socked With a $450 Resort Fee

A nightly resort fee adds up for a traveler who books a Las Vegas hotel for almost a month. Should this mandatory fee be bundled into the room rate?

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Puerto Rico, from $399 With Air

Travel to Puerto Rico this summer, and you'll save nearly $200 per person with this three-night package.

Article / Air Travel

Want an Airline to Change? Then Speak With a Million Voices

Airlines will sometimes reverse unpopular policies if boycotts and petitions make enough waves, but airline regulators still have a long way to go when it comes to fixing bad service.

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: Insurance Didn't Cover My Cruise

A traveler didn't just lose her husband -- she has also lost an insurance claim due to her late husband's pre-existing condition. Will she be stuck paying for a cruise that they never…

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Are Hotel "Energy" Fees About to Make a Comeback?

Hidden fees can be a nasty surprise for vacationing travelers, especially if the fees are mandatory and cover basic services such as utilities.

Article / Air Travel

Barcelona & Ibiza, from $957 With Air

Experience the art, architecture, and great food of Barcelona, followed by the warm seaside in Ibiza -- and save more than $270 per person.

Article / Air Travel

US Airways-American Merger: Good or Bad News for Travelers?

Do airline mergers mean fewer choices for travelers -- and higher fares? Airline experts weigh in on how a potential US Airways-American Airlines merger could affect passengers.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, What Happened to My Points?

A traveler's hard-earned points are missing after a stalled transfer between frequent-flier programs. Will he be able to recover those missing points?

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

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 / 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 / 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.