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Travel Troubleshooter: What Didn't Happen in Vegas

When the resort our reader is supposed to stay says its never heard of her, she's sent to a different hotel that's out in the boondocks. What is she owed for the reservations snafu?

Article / Local Experiences

10 Ways to Get Historical in Los Angeles

We know, we know: L.A.'s all about out with the old, in with the new. However, the city notorious for razing its history can actually be a great place for history buffs -- if they know…

Article / Miscellaneous

Five Things You Shouldn't Wear on a Plane

Not only are we heading into the warm summer months, when air travelers commit a majority of sartorial slip-ups, but the gap between what we should wear on a commercial flight, and…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Canceled Flight, But No Refund

Travelocity promised our flyer a refund when the airline stopped flying. But after countless calls and e-mails, there's still no sign of the money.

Article / Hotels

Tank Toppers: Hotels Lure Families with Free Gas

Wouldn't it be great if someone else paid for your trip to the pump? As luck would have it, more hotels than ever are luring guests with the promise of free gas.

Article / Hotels

Best Family Discounts at Major U.S. Hotel Chains

The challenging economic climate aside, there is good news for travelers this summer: Hotel chains are pulling out the stops to lure families. Here are some of the best perks offered…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: No Place to Park or Sleep

Our reader makes a reservation at an airport hotel through ParkSleepFly.com, but when she tries to check in, the hotel has never heard of her. Should she get a refund for the $180 she…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Traveling Green

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 with you seven ways you can make your next journey…

Article / Miscellaneous

Airline Fees Take Off into the Stratosphere

This summer travel season is taking the fee frenzy to new heights -- levels that might even delay planes and increase air rage. Here are the ones you really have to look out for.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health & Safety: Tummy Tucks Abroad?

Since health care and plastic surgery costs are so high in the US, some travelers are getting the work done abroad, often at half the cost or even less, than what it would take here.

Article / Cruise

Going to the Source: Expert Tips from Top Cruise Travel Agents

We asked a group of experienced agents 10 questions about cruising. Here's what they had to say.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Mileage Mess on My Mortgage

Northwest Airlines promises our reader frequent flier miles when he applies for his mortgage. But after several rounds of finger-pointing between supervisors, his miles remain missing.

Article / Hotels

Reports of Hawaii's Demise as an Affordable Vacation Destination Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

This Monday, AAA announced that Hawaii was the most expensive state to visit, with costs of $792 per day, per couple. But savvy travelers can have a wonderful holiday for less than a…

Article / Hotels

Summer Beach Getaways for the Family

You can still snag some family discounts and outright international bargains for traveling this summer -- as long as you stick to Hawaiian, Caribbean, and Mexican beaches.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Amtrak Gets Generous with These New Summer Codes

Amtrak has revived online-bookable codes for the popular northeast corridor, so now that gas is pushing $4, there's more reasons than ever to try the train.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Where's My Hotel Room?

Our reader books a hotel room through Cheaptickets, but when he checks in he's told there's no reservation. He finds another room and Cheaptickets keeps his money. Can it do that?

Article / Miscellaneous

Five Most Common Ticketing Errors -- And How to Avoid Them

You don't have to look far for ticketing mistakes in an age of do-it-yourself booking. Let's review the five biggest booking blunders.

Article / Cruise

10 Great Innovations in the Modern Age of Cruising

After lifeboats and radar were invented, cruise ship designers had the time to dream up more exciting outlets for their creative impulses. Today, cruise lines wouldn't dream of…

Article / Miscellaneous

Airline Mergers Bring Little Good News to Travelers

With all the consolidation and closure activity among the airlines, the US may soon be left with only four major international airlines. What does that mean to the average traveler?

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Troubleshooter: Luggage Gets Spirited Away in Vegas

When Spirit Airlines loses our reader's luggage he files a report and a lost luggage claim, but the airline ignores his requests for compensation. What's going on, and why won't the…

Article / Packages

Kids Eat Free: 3 Little Words That Equal Huge Savings

Want to shave your family's vacation costs? Be on the lookout for a free meal -- or even better, make that three squares a day.

Article / Money and Fees

Four Secrets to Picking the Right Travel Agent

Good travel agents have an edge over almost any other seller of travel. They know what you want, they speak your language, and they're there for you when you run into trouble.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! Princess Confiscated My Cognac

When our couple transfers from the cruise ship to a train, they give Princess their luggage, which includes a bottle of Cognac, which Princess refuses to return. Why did they swipe it?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Making Sense of New York City's Sightseeing Passes

Sightseeing costs in New York City do add up, but they can be alleviated through the judicious use of passes. Here's how to choose between the three most popular.

Article / Air Travel

Finding a Good Airfare to New York City

Airfares have been inching up, month by month, in the last year. Still, it's possible to find a reasonable airfare into and out of New York City, one of the busiest gateways in the…