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Best Smartphone Apps for Offline Use

Wi-Fi hotspots in airports and cafes may seem ubiquitous, but when you're traveling it's often tough to find a place to get online. Here are six apps that get you what you need, no…

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That's Ridiculous! Pet Travel and Owners' Responsibilities

When it comes to deciding whether or not to take your pet on a trip, don't fall into the trap of thinking that they're people too.

Article / Cruise

6 Offbeat Theme Cruises: Harleys, Klingons & KISS

Six itineraries where the devoted and the delusional float their way along a fan's journey.

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Foursquare and Twitter for Travelers: How to Stay Safe

Location-based web services can be a boon for travelers, but there are steps you should take to avoid creeps and other unwanted intrusions.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: I Didn't Smoke. What Are You Smoking?

Our reader is hit by a $250 cleaning fee for smoking in his hotel room. Problem is, he doesn't smoke. What options does he have?

Article / Air Travel

Can You Trust the New Trusted-Traveler Program?

Will the TSA's new trusted-traveler program increase efficiency at airport security checkpoints, or will the program simply treat nonmembers as second-class passengers?

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: My Fiance Walked Out on Me -- Can I Get a Refund?

Does a broken engagement mean this traveler will be stuck paying for the canceled honeymoon?

Article / Air Travel

Last-Minute Planning: Best Websites for Travelers

Where do you turn when you need a deal at the last minute? Our expert serves up results for travelers searching for hotel and airfare bargains.

Article / Air Travel

Four-Night Bahamas Package, from $339 with Air

Save more than $220 with this affordable Bahamas vacation package, which includes airfare, four nights' hotel, and a complimentary room upgrade just for Frommers.com readers.

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London Riots: What Visitors Need to Know

Television broadcasts show a London in flames and police out-manned. Here's what visitors should know about seeing the city.

Article / Cruise

Cruise History Lesson: Women of the Gold Rush

Learn about the female travelers who dared to travel to Alaska during the Gold Rush, plus find out which shore excursions include panning for gold, visiting ghost towns, touring…

Article / Air Travel

TSA Tries Pre-Screening, Again

Can a new TSA program for pre-screening travelers improve your experience at the airport security checkpoint?

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Paris & the Loire Valley, from $1,499 With Air

Save more than $450 by booking this affordable France package, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and a rental car.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! When Flight Attendants Attack

Readers and flight attendants respond to complaints of inadequate customer service in the airline industry.

Article / Air Travel

How Airlines Handle the 'Mishandled' Luggage Problem

While the U.S. government doesn't distinguish among lost, damaged, delayed and pilfered baggage -- referring to it all as simply 'mishandled' -- airline passengers certainly do.

Article / Air Travel

Sleeping in Airports: Surviving a Night in the Terminal

Do you have a layover that traps you in a terminal in the wee hours? Here's what you need to know to make the most of your night.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Oslo Travel After the Attacks: Where to Go, What to See

Despite the violent attacks by a religious fundamentalist, Oslo is open to visitors and operating almost as normal as usual.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: False Damage Claims from Car Rental Agencies

When Enterprise rents our reader a car, there's damage to the fender. No worries, says the agency. But a few days after she returns the car, she's being asked to pay for the dent. What…

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Do Flight Attendants Really Hate Us?

Are flight attendants increasingly apathetic, or has the role of a flight attendant just become as outdated as the term 'stewardess'?

Article / Air Travel

Dressing For Success When You Fly

Improve your chances of a free upgrade by dressing the part when flying. Wearing a business suit can mean the difference between staying in economy class -- or getting bumped up to the…

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Four-City Ireland Vacation, from $749 with Air

Visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, and Galway with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, a rental car, and more.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Why Do I Have to Pay a $477 Cancellation Fee?

A traveler books the wrong hotel but cancels within 24 hours after realizing the error. Why is the online travel agency charging nearly $500 for the mistake?

Article / Air Travel

How to Find Travel Bargains Using Coupon Sites

Always read the fine print -- and know the blackout dates -- before booking discounted travel deals on coupon sites like Groupon or LivingSocial.

Article / Air Travel

Fare Go Down After You Buy? Some Airlines Will Take Care of You

Find out which airlines will issue flight credits if the price of your plane ticket drops after you book.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Canada by Rail, from $1,263 with Six Nights' Lodging

Enjoy a romantic rail journey from Montreal to Halifax, which includes an overnight on the train and five nights' hotel this fall.