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Travel Troubleshooter: I Paid for Tickets on the Wrong Airline

Due to a mix-up with her travel agent, a traveler pays more than $2,000 for her kids' plane tickets -- but on the wrong airline. Can this mother get her money back, and how could she…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

That's Ridiculous! The Tricks They Play at the Car Rental Counter

A traveler feels ripped off after he proactively declines the car insurance option and then discovers that he unwittingly signed a form to accept the insurance. Did the agent deceive…

Article / Air Travel

Five Nights in Tokyo, from $1,399 With Air

This five-night Tokyo trip will save you more than $300 per person, leaving you plenty to spend on sushi, sake, and the latest fashion trends.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Costa Concordia Sinking Leaves Other Cruise-Ship Passengers Alarmed -- and Out of Luck

Passengers who are nervous about sailing will find that most cruise lines aren't issuing penalty-free refunds.

Article / Air Travel

New DOT Rules Take Effect: Airlines Must Now Include Taxes in Airfare Ads

Here's a recap of how U.S. travelers will benefit from the government's new airline pricing regulations.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Ship Safety: What to Expect in a Muster Drill

The tragedy aboard Costa Concordia has focused the spotlight on the industry's safety and evacuation procedures for cruise passengers. Two experts offer their insider's take on muster…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Navigating the Bewildering New World of Car Rentals

As vehicles become more sophisticated, travelers who rent cars should be able to cover the basics -- such as turning on the ignition -- before leaving the lot.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Oh, Did I Offend You?

Angry readers sound off on recent debates about the types of annoying airline passengers.

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Napa Valley, from $683 With Air

Looking for a last-minute Valentine's Day trip? This three-night wine country package with airfare will save you more than $230 when compared to booking each component separately.

Article / Air Travel

10 Ways to Preserve Your Frequent-Flier Miles -- Without Flying or Using an Airline Credit Card

Use these 10 tricks to keep your mileage account active, and you can avoid the heartache of expired frequent-flier miles.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Why Can't I Transit Through London?

A traveler without the necessary visa for a layover is denied boarding. Should the airline have rerouted the passenger instead of turning him away?

Article / Air Travel

Four Nights in the Dominican Republic, from $499 With Air

Save nearly $225 per person by booking this Dominican Republic package, which includes airfare and four nights at an all-inclusive resort.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Revenue-hungry Airlines Play "Chicken" with Passengers

Travelers who are reluctant to pay in advance for better seats or checked luggage can sometimes score last-minute freebies. But most travelers end up losing, thanks to all the extra…

Article / Air Travel

What Google's Little Flight Search Problem Means for Travelers

Does Google's improved Flight Search service hint at a future when the company controls too much?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: "Maybe I Should've Taken a Picture of My Rental"

A traveler is shocked when a rental-car agency comes after her with a bill for nearly $500 in damages. How can this traveler prove that she didn't dent the car?

Article / Air Travel

New Rules for Airline Fees: Partial Victory for Travelers?

Here's what to expect when new U.S. Department of Transportation rules on airline pricing go into effect in late January.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Should We Ban Jumbo Air Travelers -- or Junior?

When it comes to deciding which type of traveler is the most annoying airline passenger, would you rather ban obese passengers or screaming babies?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: The Additional Driver Fee That Won't Get Lost

A traveler is surprised to learn that he'll have to pay extra for his wife to drive the rental car. Should this sneaky fee be refunded?

Article / Air Travel

Six-Night Ireland Vacation, from $899 With Air

Save up to about $200 by booking this six-night Ireland vacation, which includes airfare, a rental car, and even a night in a 17th-century castle.

Article / Air Travel

In-Flight Internet: What to Expect in the Air

Here's what to expect from online access when you're flying the largest domestic U.S. airlines. Hint: Not much.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Are Cashless Toll Roads a Hazard for Car Renters?

Some rental-car agencies charge pricey administrative fees to cover processing small traffic violations. Here's what to look out for.

Article / Air Travel

Three-Night Winter Getaway to Cancun, from $305 With Air

Save up to about $450 if you book this affordable Cancun package, which includes airfare and three nights at a beachfront resort.

Article / Air Travel

A Holiday Surprise From the Travel Industry

In the spirit of the holidays, remember that even the smallest gesture of kindness can improve a fellow traveler's day.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Airline Passengers Go to War Over Bin Space

A traveler's desperate scramble to claim space in the overhead bin can be avoided -- at least if the airline industry implemented one of these three solutions.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Maybe I Won't Be Home for Christmas

A technical error and a declined credit card leaves this traveler with no confirmed plane tickets for holiday travel. Should the airline or the online travel agency have notified this…