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Travel Troubleshooter: A Little Dent Adds $500 to My Car Rental Bill

A traveler is outraged when she is charged $500 for a small scratch on the bumper of her rental car. Will she have to pay for the damage, and why do the repairs cost so much?

Article / Air Travel

Ask the Family Travel Expert: How Do I Book Cheap Flights Over the Holidays?

Is it possible for a family of four to find cheap Thanksgiving flights? Here are four ways to improve your chances of finding affordable holiday airfare deals.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Airlines Charge Fees to Use My Credit Card

Will major domestic airlines start charging fees if you pay by credit card? Here's a look at how some international airlines are testing out these so-called convenience fees -- and…

Article / Air Travel

Six Nights in the French Riviera, from $1,099 With Air

Save nearly $250 by booking this French Riviera package that includes airfare and six nights' hotel this winter.

Article / Air Travel

Are the Government's New Fee-Disclosure Rules Any Good?

Hidden fees for checked baggage can increase the total price of a plane ticket. Will the U.S. government's new rules requiring fee disclosures help clear up the confusion?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Airline Won't Refund Ticket After Passenger Dies

A callous response from an airline leaves this widowed traveler offended and still without a refund. Will she get her money back?

Article / Air Travel

What To Do With 5,000 Frequent-Flier Miles

Don't let your frequent-flier miles expire. Even infrequent fliers can redeem small amounts of miles for magazine subscriptions, gift cards, and other swag.

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Hotels Eye Airline-like Rebooking Fees

Hotels already charge nonrefundable rates, so can gratuitous rebooking fees be too far away?

Article / Air Travel

9-Day South American Tour, from $2,099 with Air

Scratch Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls off your bucket list by booking this convenient tour, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and more.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Whose Car Rental Bill is This, Please?

A traveler's truck rental goes south after the car rental company charges him months later for damage that he didn't do. Will this traveler have to pay, or did the company mess up?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Oops, I Forgot to Check My Credit Card Statement

By the time irate travelers make public pleas for a refund, travel companies may have already given back the money. If only travelers bothered to check their credit card statements…

Article / Air Travel

TSA's New Behavior Detection: 'Casual Conversation' -- Or Racial Profiling?

Will the TSA's new behavior-detection program improve travelers' safety, or will the series of questions simply hinder travelers going through airport security?

Article / Air Travel

Survival Tips for Plane Crashes & Other Accidents

Locate the safest seat on the airplane, plus learn how to improve your odds of surviving in the event of a plane evacuation.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Help, My Amtrak Tickets Were Accidentally Canceled

A traveler's refund is stonewalled when neither the train company or credit card company will step up. Will Amtrak or American Express come through?

Article / Air Travel

Three Nights in Maui, from $485 With Air

Save almost $150 this fall by booking this three-night Maui vacation package, which includes airfare and hotel.

Article / Hotels

How to Research and Book a Hotel Online

Find the basic building blocks of an online hotel search in our roundup of social sites and metasearch engines.

Article / Air Travel

Will Lie-Flat Airline Seats Create a Snoring Epidemic?

Airlines and flyers may love the comfort of seats that go flat, but what happens when your seat mate closes his eyes and lets the snores out?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: My Wife Declined the Insurance, Then Signed For It

A traveler's wife declines optional car insurance but is still charged for it. Why do so many rental contracts seem so deceptive?

Article / Air Travel

Flying 10 Years After 9-11: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Our flying expert looks at how airline security, fees, and satisfaction have changed in the decade since 9-11.

Article / Air Travel

London, Paris & Rome, from $1,499 with Air

Spend three nights in each city with this Go-Today package that includes airfare, hotel, train tickets, and breakfast daily.

Article / Air Travel

How to Protect Your Luggage From Being Pilfered

Should airlines or the TSA be accountable for the items that are stolen from checked bags? Plus, try these clever tactics to keep your valuables safe in checked luggage.

Article / Air Travel

Hurricane Travel Season: How to Cope With Canceled Flights & Interrupted Cruises

Traveling during hurricane season? Brush up on what is covered by travel insurance and learn how cruises can be impacted by bad weather.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I've Been 'Walked' To a Motel

A traveler is turned away from an overbooked hotel and sent to a decidedly less posh property. Can she get a refund?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

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…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

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.