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Travel Troubleshooter: Help! I've Got Two Airline Tickets in the Same Name

An inexperienced traveler mistakenly books her son's plane ticket under her own name, leaving her with two tickets for herself and none for her son. Why won't the airline or online…

Article / Air Travel

Smart Deal: Spain and Portugal, by Land and by Sea

How to see the Algarve, Costa del Sol, Tangier, and Lisbon on shore and on the water for less this coming fall.

Article / Air Travel

Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken -- By Elites

Do airlines have one set of rules for the common man and other for big wigs? Our consumer expert looks at policies that may put regular Joes at a disadvantage.

Article / Cruise

Drinks at Sea: Should You Buy a Beverage Package on a Cruise?

Use this guide to help calculate if a drinks package -- or à la carte pricing for bottled water, sodas, and alcohol -- makes more financial sense for your cruise.

Article / Cruise

Taking Sailing (Un)Seriously: A Cruise Quiz

Everything you need to know about onboard life in order to make yourself look -- and feel -- smarter on your next cruise.

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: Can This Cruise Be Salvaged?

Two travelers miss their cruise because of flight delays. Unfortunately, they can't catch up to the ship in the Cayman Islands because they only have passport cards. Will they get any…

Article / Air Travel

Memorial Day Advice: Give A Soldier Your Seat

Our expert flyer explains how giving up a first-class seat for one in coach isn't quite as painful as you'd expect.

Article / Air Travel

Two-City Ireland Train Trip, from $849 with Air

Save about $450 with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, train tickets, and six nights' hotel.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken (By Elite Travelers)

Airlines literally roll out the red carpet for frequent fliers, creating a two-tiered class system. Not a VIP? You're on your own.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: How Much Is That Coffee Spill Worth?

When our traveler gets a lap full of coffee courtesy of a flight attendant, she's offered an apology and a dry-cleaning voucher. Is that enough?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Refunds: Read the Fine Print Before Giving Up

When favorable resolutions to travel challenges look improbable, take a look at preventive steps that can improve your position.

Article / Air Travel

Find Cheap International Flights on These Unexpected Airlines

Why should you fly Texas to Russia on Singapore Air? Hop aboard one of these unexpected carriers to both save and fly a little bit differently.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

5 Travel Tips for Middle East Visitors

If you are undecided about an upcoming trip to the Middle East, here are a few resources that may help you decide whether you should go.

Article / Air Travel

Frequent-Flier Tips: How to Earn Elite Status More Quickly

Want to earn elite status even if you don't fly very often? Sign up for the Aegean Airlines loyalty program, which has generous Star Alliance rewards even for infrequent travelers.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

That's Ridiculous! The "Myth" of the Unchanged Hotel Sheets

If you're the type of traveler who optimistically believes you'll always sink into a hotel bed with freshly laundered sheets, brace yourself for these dirty-hotel stories from readers.…

Article / Air Travel

Paris & Prague, Six Nights with Air from $1,135

Save more than $300 with this affordable package that includes airfare and three nights each in Paris and Prague.

Article / Air Travel

The Truth About "Hidden" Airline Fees

For years, airline websites have disguised the true cost of a plane ticket by separating taxes and fees from the base price. Until new federal rules for airline pricing take effect in…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Is My Lost Train Ticket a Lost Cause?

A student traveler lost her Eurail pass more than a year ago, and the company still hasn't refunded the money. Will she ever see that money again?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Hotels Don't Always Change the Sheets Between Guests

Should there be a law that requires hotels to meet a certain level of hygiene?

Article / Hotels

That's Ridiculous! Hotels Can Cancel Your Reservations Anytime

Travelers are stunned when they find out the hard way that their hotel reservations can be canceled involuntarily. Until the hotel industry changes, you're outta luck.

Article / Air Travel

Six-Night Thailand Trip, from $1,399 With Air

Simplify your vacation planning with this affordable Thailand package, which includes airfare, six nights' hotel, sightseeing, and an English-speaking guide.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Packing Tips: How to Bring Wine Back Home

Determined to bring back a bottle of wine? Remember these five packing tips and shipping shortcuts on your next vacation.

Article / Hotels

Priceline and Hotwire Booking: 10 Tips Learned When Booking Hotel Rooms in Bulk

There are lessons to be learned when you buy multiple hotel rooms at once on opaque booking sites. Here are the best tips.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Paid Twice For an All-Inclusive Vacation

Two travelers who booked an all-inclusive package are horrified when the front desk charges them again for the all-inclusive option. Can they get a refund for the double payment?

Article / Air Travel

Want to Be an Elite Flier for Life? Fly a Million Miles

Even infrequent travelers can learn some travel lessons from the road warriors who have earned lifetime elite status on an airline loyalty program.