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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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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?
Hotels Don't Always Change the Sheets Between Guests
Should there be a law that requires hotels to meet a certain level of hygiene?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
10-Night New Zealand Adventure, from $1,579 with Air
Save more than $400 with this New Zealand package, which includes airfare plus five nights each in Auckland and in Queenstown.
That's Ridiculous! Paying a Ransom to Rescue your Frequent-Flier Miles
Some airlines allow travelers to reclaim expired frequent-flier miles -- for a fee. Is it good service or just another way to generate revenue?
Frequent-Flier Program Changes You Can Root For
Delta and Southwest have both revamped their loyalty programs. Learn how the changes could affect your status and how the new rules may influence other frequent-flier programs.