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Giving 7 Cruise Myths the Heave-Ho
Sometimes all the reticent cruiser really needs is a dose of the truth. Here are the cold hard facts behind some nagging cruise myths.
Travel Troubleshooter: They Didn't Leave the Light On
Our reader is offered a free room-night certificate as compensation for a bad stay at a Motel 6. But when she tries to redeem it, she's told it's no good. How do you get the hotel to…
All Aboard: 5 Tips for Getting on the Plane Pronto
You'd assume that airlines want to get us on the plane as quickly as possible. But nothing could be further from the truth: Generally speaking, airline boarding procedures are as short…
Travel Health & Safety: The Deadly Dozen Travel Diseases
More than 60 million Americans leave the country each year, so it's statistically certain that a small percentage of them will fall ill while traveling. Here's how to arrive prepared.
Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Leg is Missing
When our flyer discovers part of her flight from Calgary to Rome is missing, British Airways claims 'extraordinary circumstances' and refuses to compensate her. Is she really out of…
Flying Sick? 4 Secrets for Surviving Your Trip
Why would anyone get on an aircraft while in the throes of a contagious, debilitating viral infection? Maybe the question should be: Why not?
Top 10 Reasons a Tahitian Cruise Is a Perfect Girls-Only Getaway
Traveling with the girls and leaving the spouse, boyfriend, kids and/or dog behind should be a god-given right ranking up there with freedom of speech and weekly pedicures.
The Schooner the Better: Exploring Coastal Maine
The schooners are back on Maine's coast, plying the waters of Penobscot Bay as they've done for more than two centuries: sail-powered, silent, and -- a plus this year -- almost…
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?
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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?
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.