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Article / Hotels

Hotel Alternatives That Could Save You Big Bucks

There's probably no better way of pinching your vacation pennies than sleeping on a friend's sofa or camping out. But you don't have to rough it to afford your next getaway.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Hey, Where's My Ride?

Our reader's vacation package includes land transfers, but when she lands in Kingston there's no one to pick her up. What does the tour operator owe her?

Article / Money and Fees

Why High Gas Prices Could Cut Your Vacation Costs

Too bad gas prices are falling. Soaring fuel costs can potentially save us real money on our next vacation -- if not in the short term, then down the road.

Article / Hotels

Please, Please Stay with Us: Hotels Roll Out the Red Carpet

Hotels big and small are trying to entice you to stay with them this fall with a number of special deals that include free nights, upgrades, resort credits, rebates, and lower prices.…

Article / Cruise

In the Market for a European Christmas? Paris, London, or the Danube from $949

Plan now to take best advantage of special offers to European Christmas markets and city tours in France, England, Germany, and the Danube River valley.

Article / Cruise

Orient Lines Returns with New Ship, New Owner, and New Itineraries

Orient Lines is back from the dead. Old-school amenities, new-school charm, and more of what you can expect from the reborn line.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: We're Out of Cars, And You're Out of Luck

When our reader arrives at the National Car Rental counter in Guadalajara, Mexico, he's told they're out of cars. Shouldn't the rental company have tried to find him another car?

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Writing 101: Electronic Publishing

It's possible to be a travel writer and not get involved with electronic publishing, but it's tough going, and it wouldn't be a good idea for someone starting out now.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Two Bills, One Room, and Zero Options

Our reader prepays for his hotel room through Hotwire.com and then gets double billed. Now nobody seems to care about fixing the error. Is our reader out of options?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health & Safety: Finding Travel Companions

Would you like a traveling companion who helped you overcome health limitations, as well as never argued with you, never talked back, and always deferred to every one of your whims?

Article / Cruise

Royal Caribbean's "Oasis of the Seas" Takes Shape

Fifteen months from now, Royal Caribbean will launch the largest cruise ship at sea, a vessel it hopes will redefine cruising. Here's what you can expect.

Article / Cruise

Cruise Ship Show Down: Carnival Vs. Royal Caribbean

Having taken two cruises in July this past summer, our cruiser couldn't help but make endless comparisons. Here's how the 'Victory' and the 'Splendour' stack up in a handful of areas.

Article / Money and Fees

3 Biggest Mistakes Business Travelers Make

These so-called 'road warriors' aren't necessarily as smart as they look. If they were, then why would they spend half their lives on the road?

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Bill, But No Reservation

Our reader uses Orbitz to reserve a hotel room, but when he tries to reconfirm, he's told there's no reservation. He makes a new one, then gets billed for two. Is there any hope for a…

Article / Money and Fees

Mad at the Airlines? 4 Ways to Get Even

So how do you exact revenge on the worst offenders of the fee-happy, rule-breaking, terribly run airline industry? Here are your options.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: One Frozen Screen, Two Sets of Tickets

When our reader's computer freezes while booking tickets with Expedia, a company rep says to book them again -- then charges him for both transactions. Shouldn't Expedia offer a refund?

Article / Miscellaneous

Is the iPhone 3G the Ultimate Traveling Gadget? Not Quite

Apple's iPhone 3G could be the next great tool for travelers, but it's got a long way to go to get there. Find out what apps to adapt and which ones to scrap.

Article / Packing & Luggage

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Family Travel

In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific tips to help you make the most of every trip. This time around, get insight about planning for family vacations.

Article / Air Travel

4 Smart Secrets for Coping with Airline Cutbacks

Is your flight about to be canceled? Surviving the season of airline cancellations is possible with these four helpful strategies.

Article / Air Travel

Off-the-Shoulder Season: Mexican Stays from $37 a Night

Now is the time of year when much of the Caribbean transitions from the high heat of the summer's off-season to shoulder season in the fall -- and there is no shortage of promotions.

Article / Cruise

Expert Advice: The Well-Dressed Gambling Cruiser

Our cruise experts log onto their e-mail, pick a topic, and yap until they're blue in the face. Today's topics: on-board casinos, gambling, Frank Sinatra, and what constitutes…

Article / Cruise

Top 10 Tips for Going Green on the High Seas

We often hear what the cruise lines are or aren't doing to offer a greener, more conservation-oriented cruise experience. But how are you making a difference? Here are 10 ways you can.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Surprise Fee for My Hotel Room

Our reader's hotel comes with an unexpected surprise: a $50 charge for a 'short stay.' When she protests, her hotel and online travel agency tell her she must pay. Is there a way out…

Article / Money and Fees

7 Ways to Experience China on the Cheap

With that favorable exchange rate and the boom in American-style budget hotels and restaurants, it's now possible to vacation in China in a dignified and highly affordable manner.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Gas Prices Stay High, But Codes Bring Amtrak Prices Down

Trains may be filling up, but Amtrak is still offering plenty of discounts in the form of their perennial discount codes. We've got some new arrivals and some old favorites for this…