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7 Strange Surcharges You Could Find on Your Next Trip

A barrage of fees, levies, surcharges and extras has pelted travelers for years. But just when you were convinced that the travel industry had thought of it all, it comes up with yet…

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Travel Health & Safety: 7 Food Allergy Tips

You needn't stay home or court disaster: By preparing for the worst you can sail through most situations with little or no effort on your part.

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Our Cruiser Finds a Ship that Fits Like a Slipper

If a cruise ship is too big, I feel lost. Too small and there's no place to hide. A ship like the Crystal Symphony is just right.

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Welcome to $100 Oil: Cruise Industry Ups Prices to Defray Fuel Costs

The bill for topping off the tank on those 2,500-passenger ships is taking just a bit too much bite out of the old profit margins. And you know what that means: Joe Citizen's gotta pay.

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Travel Troubleshooter: I Didn't Buy That Ticket

Our caller just wants a price quote but she gets a bill and a ticket she doesn't need, too. Now the airline won't return her money, saying its tickets are nonrefundable. Is she out of…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Gridlock Alert: The 5 U.S. Cities With the Worst Traffic

The government recently announced the winners of a competition for federal funds to fight traffic congestion -- yes, cities actually were competing for the honor of having the worst…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Plenty of Rain, But No Raincheck for Leaky Hotel

What happens when a storm threatens to ruin a vacation, but the booking agent won't let you reschedule?

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Santa's Here, With Amtrak Discounts For The Rest Of The Year

The weather outside may be frightful, but Amtrak's discounts are delightful. We've uncovered some Amtrak discount codes for November and December in this round, and some that last well…

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Travel Troubleshooter: A Changing Rate at the Inn

What happens when a hotel changes its rate after you've confirmed everything? One reader finds out -- with a little help from our expert.

Article / Money and Fees

U.S. Credit Cards Lose Their Cachet in Europe

Many European countries have moved from the magnetic-stripe cards U.S. travelers are familiar with to a system called 'chip and PIN' -- which for us might as well be called 'chip and…

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Travel Health & Safety: Plenty of Fish in the Sea?

Here are some tips on avoiding becoming sick as a result of eating fish while you are on the road -- or at home, for that matter.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: A Missed Connection to Hawaii

On her way to Hawaii, our traveler finds that her connecting flight already left, but no one notified her about the schedule change. What do her airline and travel agent owe her for…

Article / Hotels

April in Kiev? Book Early for Central and Eastern European Savings

While it might be a bit cold to plan a trip to Central-Eastern Europe for some time in the next few months, there are a handful of specials that favor those who can plan early, often…

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Travel Troubleshooter: Forcing a Rental Car Upgrade

What happens when you don't get the car you've reserved and instead get stuck with a bigger bill? One reader gets the run around.

Article / Cruise

Girls Just Want to Have (Harmless) Fun

Everyone knows a weekend cruise is prime stomping ground for singles looking to mingle, but as a married gal who takes a lot of cruises I've found you don't have to be a swinging…

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The Price of Loyalty: A Run-Down of Cruise Line Past-Guest Programs

If you had a good time on your first cruise, why not take some freebies for coming back again? Inside the discounts, upgrades, and other cruise company inducements.

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Put These Free Travelers' Services On Your Speed Dial

Even though we'd prefer otherwise, not everyone carries Frommer's guidebooks with them everywhere they go. But that's OK: you still have a powerful travel information tool with you…

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Travel Writing 101: Traveling on the (Very) Cheap

How to balance great opportunities with finances, relationships and dream job delusions.

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How to Check Out European Apartments Before You Check In

With the Euro now above $1.50, there are far more reasons than mere coziness to start looking away from hotels and towards apartments in Europe.

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Lodging in Lighthouses on the Atlantic Ocean Coastline

Originally constructed to serve and protect, now several Atlantic coastline lighthouses are hosting visitors in search of cozy getaways with unbeatable water views.

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Travel Health & Safety: Are You Going to Eat That?

Getting sick from something you ate is bad enough at home, but ten times worse when you're traveling.

Article / Cruise

10 Insider Tips Every Cruiser Should Know

Taking a cruise doesn't require a PhD in astrophysics, but it can't hurt to do a little homework to hedge your bets.

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Cruising (and Then Some)

If you're a cruise neophyte, consider this your own personal FAQ, a demystification device you can keep in your wallet and whip out when circumstances demand.

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Editor's Choice: What to Do When Something Goes Wrong

Flat tire? Full passport? Lost luggage? Our in-house travel experts dish on the best way to solve common travel problems.

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Road Work: How To Live Abroad (Legally) Without Going Broke

If you want to stay somewhere longer than a few weeks and you aren't independently wealthy, the problem of money will always come up. Fortunately, several countries have plans where…