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Travel Troubleshooter: No Rental Car, But They've Got My Money

Our reader reserves a car through Hotwire and uses a payment system that allows her to send a check. She doesn't get confirmation, but she mails a check anyway. Turns out she doesn't…

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Writing 101: Publicity and Self-Publishing

Writing and publishing a book make you an instant expert on the subject of the book, but nothing beats having a well thought-out publicity plan -- or even a printing press at your…

Article / Money and Fees

9 Ways to Tell if Your Travel Agent is Crooked

As a rule, most travel agents are well-trained, competent professionals who work hard for you. But how can you tell if your agent is trouble? Here are a nine signs.

Article / Cruise

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Caribbean Ports of Call

Honduras expands its cruise offerings, Key West's pink taxis go green, Tobago makes arrivals easier, and more updates from piers across the Caribbean.

Article / Money and Fees

6 Secrets for Getting a Travel Company to See Things Your Way

How do you persuade a travel company to come around to your way of thinking? Here are six suggestions.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Paid for a Permit That's No Good

When our traveler arrives in Grenada, he's told he needs a local permit along with the international license he already has. Should his agency refund the price of the license? And…

Article / Money and Fees

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Getting Money Abroad

In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific ideas to help you get the most out of every trip. This time around, I share some insight about how to get money abroad while…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Room Rate Just Tripled

The nightly rate at his Moscow hotel is $279 -- at least that's what Expedia promises -- but the hotel jacks up his rate to $839 a night. Who's right? And who should pay the bill?

Article / Money and Fees

10 International Shopping Scams & How to Avoid Them

Suzy Gershman shares her top tips on how not to be taken for a ride when shopping at home, abroad, and online.

Article / Money and Fees

Thank You! 6 Reasons We Love Travel Now

It took a couple of airline bankruptcies, a summer of staycations, a serious recession and the near-collapse of the world economy, but by golly, travelers are feeling loved right now.

Article / Cruise

New Celebrity Solstice Breaks Ground on the Future

'Solstice' rethinks the accepted paradigm of contemporary cruise ship design. It's such a departure in feel that Celebrity might have been tempted to name it Celebrity 'Evolution' --…

Article / Cruise

5 Great Mediterranean Ports

The eastern Mediterranean is ideal for travel by ship because many great ports are relatively close together -- you can see a lot on a 7- to 14-night itinerary.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Funny Math on My Mexico Vacation Refund

When our readers cancel a Mexican trip, they're promised a refund by Apple Vacations. But even with cancellation insurance, they're only being offered a fraction of the price they…

Article / Air Travel

It's Not Too Late to Grab a Last-Minute Holiday Getaway

Traveling during the holidays usually means paying a premium, but the current economy has many tour providers skipping the mark-up in favor of getting bottoms on seats and bodies in…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health & Safety: Crying Babies on Your Plane

Until recently, we thought there was nothing to be done about crying babies on airplanes, and we're sure most people believed the same. Here are a few ways to make it better.

Article / Air Travel

Traveling for the Holidays? 8 Best International Airports For Shopping

From luxury goods for less to local products fairly priced, these international airports help you both burn time and save it, and give you an excellent opportunity to find that last…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Spirit is Gone, and So Is My Money

When our travelers get to the airport, it turns out their airline has stopped flying to their ticketed destination and the online agency won't give a refund. Who's to blame?

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Writing 101: Leaping the Catch 22 Fence

Before the Internet, you had to be published to get published. But with the advent of new publishing opportunities you can simply publish yourself.

Article / Miscellaneous

December's Prize: Win a Trip for Two to Atlantic City

Frommers.com and Atlantic City CVA are sending one lucky winner and a guest to Atlantic City. Register now to win this vacation.

Article / Packing & Luggage

Travel Writing Workshop in Sunny Key West

Whether you intend to make travel writing your full-time profession, a source for some extra income, or just want to improve your blog, you should look into this course.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Double-Billed and No Refund in Sight

Travelocity accidentally charges two different credit cards for a single flight. A refund is promised, but it's taking forever. What can our reader do to move things along?

Article / Air Travel

VivaAerobus: The Plane That's a Bus

New Mexican budget airline VivaAerobus lives up to its name. Sometimes it's an airplane. Sometimes it's a bus. It's all in the service of the lowest fares possible.

Article / Timing Your Trip

5 Great Reasons to Travel Over the Holidays

Here's a holiday travel forecast you probably won't read many places: look for lower prices on everything from air fares to hotel room rates, smaller crowds and a more pleasant overall…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

European Bus Options for Independent and Group Travelers

Bus tours aren't just geared towards the young travelers, there trips suited for independent travelers and families who want both value and a group travel atmosphere.

Article / Air Travel

Unfair Fares: 5 Secrets for Avoiding the Bait-and-Switch

We may never fully comprehend what's commonly known as 'yield management' in the travel industry, but there are a few ways of making sure you don't become a victim of these deceptive…