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Are New Airline Seating Fees Anti-Family?
Now that airlines are instituting fees for many seat assignments, those who don't pay extra are being scattered in seats along the cabin. What does this mean to families traveling…
Travel Troubleshooter: A Burned-Out Clutch and a Surprise Repair Bill
After only a few miles, our reader's rental car stops running. Now Hertz is demanding £1,233 for a replacement clutch. Doesn't insurance cover the damage? Apparently not.
10 Days in Thailand, from $1,699 With Air
For the price of what airfare and seven nights' hotel would cost if booked separately, enjoy this escorted Thailand trip that also includes transfers and local transportation, tours,…
That's Ridiculous! Air Travel Gets Even More Absurd This Summer
From difficult refund processes to bin-hogging passengers, this summer is poised to be another frustrating season for travelers.
Pet Policy Spat Reveals Fliers' Distrust of Airlines
Pet owners are up in arms after some U.S. airlines are no longer allowing pets to travel in the passenger cabin of Mexico-bound flights. Since fees for transporting pets in the cargo…
Travel Troubleshooter: Lost Two Vacation Days Because of Broken Planes
Back-to-back delays on this traveler's outbound and return flight result in wasted vacation days for the entire family. Should the airline offer more than a canned response and…
The Best Extra Batteries For Travel Gadgets
Travelers rely on their phones, tablets, and computers more than ever. Here's how you can make sure their batteries can keep up with your journeys.
That's Ridiculous: The Mystery of Resort Energy Fees Deepens
After travelers voiced their outrage about a resort that appeared to charge energy fees, we dig deeper into this case of missing e-mails, damaged online reputations, and timeshare…
How Safe is a Cruise? Even After New Law, It's Hard to Say
Murky crime statistics aboard cruise ships mean that travelers may not have access to the best safety information before planning cruise vacations.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Dog Bite & a $2,305 Hotel Bill
A traveler is unable to travel after severely injuring her hand. But the bigger problem is that she accidentally booked a month's stay at a hotel, which is now holding her to the…
Six Nights in Dublin & Belfast, from $1,299 With Air
Visit Dublin and Belfast this fall, and you'll save about $400 per person on this six-night package with airfare.
That's Ridiculous: When Dead Airlines Rise, Where's My Refund?
Under current laws, bankrupt airlines that go belly up and then are revived as 'new' airlines may not have to refund money to passengers. Is that fair or foul?
Travel Insurance Claims Can Hinge on the Tiniest Details
Is travel insurance tricky for a reason? Here's how the fine print tripped up these travelers' insurance claims, and how you can avoid repeating their mistakes.
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?
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.
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?
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.