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Last-Minute Travel Deal: Three Nights in Hawaii from $459 With Air
This week's Smart Deal gets you an Oahu vacation for less.
The Gulf of Mexico Needs Tourists to Swim Against the Tide
As tens of thousands of travelers cancel their beach vacations in the wake of the massive oil spill, a small number of tourists will swim against the tide. Too bad it's just a small…
How to Beat Jet Lag: Top Tips from Experts
Resetting your watch when you travel is easy. Resetting your brain is a lot more difficult, which is why Jet Lag challenges even the savviest of travelers
Hotels Maximum Occupancy Rules: Should You Try to Beat Them?
Cramming the family into just one roo breaks a hotel's maximum occupancy rules but it saves money. What to be prepared for if you break the rules.
Packing Tips: 4 Things to Take (or Leave Behind) When You Travel
For all the travelers who have succumbed to buying cheesy souvenirs, here are some packing guidelines on what to keep and and what to skip. How many sombreros or berets do you really…
A Review of NCL's Norwegian Epic: A Flawed Giant with Va-Va-Voom
Can the Norwegian Epic live up to all the hype? From the dining options to the bathroom design that's a colossal mistake, writer Matt Hannafin susses out all the details in this ship…
Travel Troubleshooter: I Didn't Wake Up Happy at My Hotel
A traveler thinks she books two nonsmoking rooms through Hotels.com, but winds up with two smoky rooms that make her family feel ill. Should this online travel agency have guaranteed…
Passenger Rights: Why It Pays to Know EU 261
If you're flying to Europe, know your rights as a passenger. EU 261 is Europe's equivalent of Rule 240, which compensates you in the event of denied boarding.
They Canceled My Hotel Room (And I Can't Get It Back)
A traveler's Priceline reservation is mistakenly canceled when he calls to add an extra night. Here's what you should do if you're ever in a similar situation.
Fly Safe, Fly Smart: When Kids Fly Alone
Sending an unaccompanied minor on a flight can be anxiety-inducing for everyone involved. Streamline the trip by following these simple steps and knowing what to pack for your child.
Affordable Lodging: A Café-Turned-Hostel in Taxco, Mexico
Mexico is full of budget-friendly destinations, but this could be one of the cheapest: A popular café in Taxco has added a hostel, which is free if you spend a certain amount in the…
6 Bad Car Rental Rules and How to Steer Clear of Them
The price of renting a car can quickly add up once you add in all the extra fees. Here are six simple ways to help keep your rental costs under control.
Ask the Cruise Experts: 600 Ships and Counting
With so many cruise lines to choose from, how can you pick just one? Get some advice from these four cruise experts, who have collectively sailed on more than 600(!) ships.
How to Protect Yourself Against Travel 'Phishing' Scams
Desperate pleas from traveling friends in need are just the latest kind of online scams that can sap your bank accounts and leave you in need. Here's what to look out for.
How to Choose a Lesbian or Gay-Friendly Cruise
You want to cruise, but you want something more than an occasional 'Friends of Dorothy' gathering. Here's how you can be yourself -- solo, with your sweetheart, or your kids.
7 Cruise Policies That Hurt Cruisers
Whether it's asking you to pay extra for fine dining, or dumb laws that prevent you from boarding your vessel, you won't fail to find something absurd about traveling by sea.
How Much Does an Airline Ticket Really Cost?
Once you add the price of a checked bag, a confirmed seat reservation, and a day-old turkey sandwich, you'll pay more than you expected.
Travel Troubleshooter: Full Fare For Two Flat Tires?
Our readers' trip is ruined when their van spends the entire vacation in a repair shop. Now their car rental company wants to charge them for the rental, plus the damage.
What You Can Do About New Hotel Fees
Just when you thought airlines were the only ones to charge extra for amenities that used to be free, some hotels are adding fees for everything from fresh towels to TVs. The next time…
Top 9 Reasons to Cruise
If you're trying to decide between a land-based trip or a cruise, these nine reasons may help tip the balance. From the dining rituals to the Old World charm of some ships, cruising…
Travel Troubleshooter: But I Asked Them to Hold My Ticket
A traveler calls an online travel agency to hold a reservation, but the agent on the phone misunderstands and books the ticket anyway. Is this reluctant traveler out of luck?
9 Tips for Finding a Reliable Vacation Rental
Renting a reliable vacation home isn't easy, so we asked experts to identify the biggest challenges when renting a home. Here's what they said.
Are the TSA's 3-1-1 Liquid Rules Still Enforced?
The Transportation Security Administration's unpopular restrictions on liquids, gels and aerosols in carry-on luggage -- better known as the 3-1-1 rule -- are history. Well, probably.
How to Travel With Pets: Why Leaving them at Home May Be Better
If you're thinking of flying with your pet, I have one word of advice: Don't. Traveling by plane with pets is not only expensive, it's fraught with danger for your dog or cat.
Confessions of a Frequent-Flier Program Skeptic
There's a steep and hidden price to be paid when you collect miles. The game can easily turn into an obsession that disables your common sense and compels you to make irrational…