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Revenge of the Flight Attendants: 9 Tales of Cabin Crew Behaving Badly

From petty theft to packing handguns, these flight attendants take outrageous in-flight behavior up a notch.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund for My Colorado Condo

A traveler cancels her condo rental about a month before her scheduled vacation. Does the vague cancellation policy leave her refund out in the cold?

Article / Hotels

Hotel Charges $20-a-Night Fee for Non-Smoking Room

A Las Vegas hotel tacks on a $20 fee if you want to guarantee a non-smoking room. Should travelers be punished for trying to stay away from cigarette smoke?

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! I Arrived at the Airport on Time, But I Missed My Flight

Find out what happens when an understaffed Spirit Airlines can't get a passenger to a gate on time.

Article / Air Travel

10 Reasons to Fly to Charleston (Besides Cheap Fares)

Spring in Charleston means walking along a beach, squeezing in a round or two of golf, eating, drinking, shopping, and more.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Car Rental Agencies and Cities Get Ready to Go Head-to-Head Over Taxes Again

If you rent a car these days, you can expect to pay exorbitant fees and taxes, many of which benefit local cities. A proposed bill would cap some of those taxes, leading some cities to…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Can I Redo My Disney Vacation, Please?

A traveler mistakenly buys a Disney vacation for the wrong month and hopes that Disney will waive the $500 rebooking fee. Will Disney work its magic?

Article / Air Travel

Five-Night Barcelona Vacation, from $1,099 with Air

Expect to save at least $50 by booking this five-night Barcelona deal, plus you'd receive arrival transfers, a guided walking tour, and a sightseeing bus tour at no extra cost.

Article / Air Travel

Giving Love a Bad Name: 6 Tales of Misbehaving Airline Passengers

What happens when high altitude, alcohol, and boorish behavior combine into the perfect in-flight cocktail?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Egypt: Travel Tips for Canceled Tours and Upcoming Trips

If your dream vacation has been impacted by the protests in Egypt, this guide helps unravel the messiness of canceling trips, getting refunds, and rebooking flights.

Article / Cruise

New Website Rates Energy Efficiency of Cruise Ships

Eco-conscious travelers can now check ShippingEfficiency.org, which rates the energy efficiency of major ships.

Article / Cruise

How to Lose Weight on a Cruise: 9 Smart Ways

For cruisers who face tempting buffets and endless desserts, these nine tips reveal healthy dining options and fun ways to stay active while on a cruise.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Snared By an Insurance Scam in Mexico

A traveler in Mexico is stunned when he is forced to buy car insurance, which more than doubles the price of his rental. Will he get a refund?

Article / Money and Fees

Best Smart Phone Apps for Business and Frequent Travelers

Fly through our top picks for the most useful and reliable apps -- and get where you need to go faster.

Article / Packages

Three-Night Oahu Vacation, from $465 with Air

This Hawaii package is about $100 less than what round-trip airfare alone would cost, plus the deal includes three nights' hotel on Oahu.

Article / Hotels

Hotels Are Charging Even More for What Should Be Free

Should Wi-Fi in hotels be free? Apparently not. Not only do some hotels charge for Wi-Fi, but some also make you pay extra if you want a faster connection.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: I Flew Once; I Paid Twice

A traveler is forced to buy a second ticket because she didn't bring the credit card that she used to purchase her original ticket. Can she get her money back?

Article / Air Travel

10 Top Airport Lounges in the U.S.

Wait out a flight delay in one of these 10 exclusive airline lounges in the U.S., plus we reveal three bonus lounges in the U.S. and Canada where every passenger can enjoy the…

Article / Air Travel

Six-Night Ireland Vacation Package, from $699 with Air

This budget-friendly Ireland package saves you at least $100 per person on round-trip airfare and two nights' hotel, plus the deal includes a car rental and four nights at B&Bs…

Article / Air Travel

Orbitz v. American Airlines: When the Traveler Loses

Who will win the dispute between American Airlines and online travel agencies about how airfare prices should be displayed? No matter who wins, travelers will likely lose.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: But I Never Asked For Car Rental Insurance

A traveler declines optional insurance on her rental but gets charged anyway. Here's how you can avoid getting taken for a ride.

Article / Air Travel

Three-Night Las Vegas Vacation, from $336 with Air

You'll save at least $160 per person by booking this three-night United Vacations package to Las Vegas for spring travel.

Article / Hotels

Traveler's Ski Report: Sierra-at-Tahoe & Heavenly, South Lake Tahoe

What's new -- and where to find the best ski deals -- at Sierra-at-Tahoe and Heavenly ski resorts.

Article / Hotels

What's New at Two Ski Resorts in North Lake Tahoe

Embrace the snow with these affordable ski deals and ski packages at Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows ski resorts.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Wrongfully Charged For My Expired Tags

A traveler rents a car with expired tags. After getting ticketed, the rental company promises her that she doesn't have to handle the fine. Will she end up having to pay the bill…