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Travel Troubleshooter: Why is Travelocity "Unable to Refund" My Ticket?

Our reader tries to make a change to his itinerary and a Travelocity representative tells him it will cost $300. Instead the agency bills him $4,000, and despite promises to refund the…

Article / Air Travel

7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues Without Breaking the Bank

From shipping ahead to looking at around-the-world tickets, our expert flyer shares his smart money-saving travel tips for your winter escape.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Driving Home for the Holidays? You'll Get There -- Eventually

Memorize these travel safety tips so you can get home safely for the holidays.

Article / Air Travel

How to Breeze Through Immigration Lines with Trusted Traveler Programs

Three programs -- Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI -- from U.S. Customs allow you to cross North American borders without waiting in immigration lines. Is the time saved worth the $50…

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Travel Troubleshooter: A One-Year Wait For an Airfare Refund

Is there anything that a traveler can do to expedite an airfare refund that has dragged on for more than a year?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Hotwire Car Rentals, from $11.95 per day

Speed off with a set of wheels for up to 15% less than last year's car rental prices in San Francisco, Tampa, Boston, and Orlando.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Mileage Run: How to Score Free Upgrades and the Best Coach Seats

It's that time of year when frequent flier junkies take to the skies for one simple reason -- to top off their frequent flier accounts to make the following year so much more enjoyable.

Article / Air Travel

11 Ways to Save on Airfare in Any Season

Saving money on airline tickets isn't just a seasonal concern. Here are tips on lowering the cost from an airborne expert.

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England Road Trip, from $549 with Air

Beat the royal watchers to England with this affordable fly-drive package, which includes round-trip flights and a seven-day car rental.

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Travel Troubleshooter: Double Trouble on a Cabo Getaway

A traveler's parents ends up with two sets of plane tickets, but the online travel agency refuses to refund the double booking. What went wrong and how can you avoid a similar snafu?

Article / Air Travel

What's the TSA's Policy? Search Me!

The backlash against the T.S.A. about its full-body scanners and new security pat-downs is creating the perfect storm during the year's busiest holiday travel season.

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Whatever Happened to Business Class-Only Airlines?

More airlines are courting business travelers with exclusive flights, where the cushy business-class seats improve the in-flight experience by leaps and bounds.

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Holiday Airport Travel Tips From a High Flyer

How do you navigate the airport on a big holiday like Thanksgiving? Skip the TSA protest and follow this advice from a very frequent flyer.

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8 Reasons to Visit Chicago -- Besides Amazingly Low Airfares

Explore Chicago's coolest neighborhoods, sample some of the world's best pizza, and discover what else is new in the Windy City.

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Travel Troubleshooter: No Refund Even If You're Too Sick to Fly?

Will an airline bend the rules for a traveler who is too sick to fly, or is this former frequent flier stuck with a nonrefundable airline ticket?

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How to Choose the Best Seat on the Airplane

Not all economy seats were created equal. Follow these tips for choosing the best seat before you board the plane.

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What's it Like Being an Airline Gate Agent? Spend a Day Behind the Podium

One hardcore Delta flyer steps behind the podium of a gate agent at Atlanta Hartsfield to see what it's like on the receiving end of the boarding pass.

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What's Behind All Those Airline Change Fees?

Why it costs so much to change an airline ticket, and why the $150 change fee can sometimes exceed the value of your original flight.

Article / Cruise

How Safe is a Cruise? 4 Problems and Solutions

Does cruising increase the risk factor for sexual assaults, stomach ailments, and other travel emergencies? Here's what you can do to minimize those risks.

Article / Cruise

What to Buy in Ports Around the World

Here's what to look for when shopping in Bali, Florence, French Polynesia, Cozumel, St. Thomas, and other destinations around the world.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

A traveler's rental car experience in Mexico ends with extra fees for unnecessary car insurance. Trying to get the money back from Hertz or Hotwire is futile. What's a traveler to do?

Article / Air Travel

New TSA Scanners & Pat-Down Procedures: Is the Backlash Worth It?

What happens when you say 'no' to new high-resolution body scanners at the airport? Get ready to get a lot more familiar with a TSA agent.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Top 10 Holiday Air Travel Woes

Flying during the holidays? Plan ahead and you might be lucky enough to avoid these 10 holiday travel woes. At the very least, follow our holiday survival tips and hope for the best.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Travel Safety Tips: I Lost My Wallet, Now What?

Losing your wallet can happen to even the most seasoned traveler. Either you forgot it on a counter or left it in a cab, or worse, a pickpocket makes off with it. So how can you board…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Who's Gonna Pay These Overdraft Fees?

When a traveler is charged twice for a hotel room, he also incurs a $35 overdraft fee. Should the hotel pay for the mistake?