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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.
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…
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?
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…
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.
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.
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?
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.
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…
Greenwashed! Make Sense of the Travel Industry's Eco Promises
Travelers want to feel socially responsible -- and the travel industry, true to character, is more than happy to take their money. Even if it's doing nothing meaningful to help the…
Travel Health & Safety: Safest Airlines & Planes
With the grounding of thousands of flights, is something basically wrong airplanes? Well, yes, there is something wrong, but it's not the safety of our airline fleet.
10 Reasons Cruise Ships Are Better than Vegas
What did I realize during a few days and nights walking the Strip and trawling the casinos? I realized that cruise ships are waaaaay better than Sin City -- and here's why.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Room With a Wrong View
Bob Ledford is promised a room with a two-sided ocean view when he books through Expedia. But when he arrives, the view isn't what he expected, the hotel doesn't seem to care, and…
My Trip Planning Strategy: Divide and Conquer
If you don't know whether to head north, south, east or west for advice when planning a trip, here's a strategy and a short list on the pros and cons of using a travel agent v.…
The Southern Mediterranean Charms of Sicily and Malta
Charis Atlas Heelan reveals tips and deals for an affordable island vacation -- even during peak season.
Magical Stays: Perfecto Paradores for Your Next Trip to Spain
Spain has a rich architectural heritage with magnificent historic walled cities and some of the finest preserved castles and fortresses in Europe. Spain's 'Paradores' are a stunning…
Travel Troubleshooter: That's Some Cleaning Bill
Bart Everson's room rate at an Alabama resort includes a big surprise: a $166 'cleaning fee.' The fine print in his reservation mentions a fee, but doesn't say how much he'll be…
Is Greece Still The Word? Ways to Save on a European Vacation
With the U.S. dollar at a historical low against the powerful Euro and no relief in sight, can those with a tighter money belt still afford to travel to this ancient land? Can you…
Grounded by Inspections? Four Tips for Getting There Anyway
If you're one of the hundreds of thousands of air travelers whose plans were disrupted by inspection-related cancellations at American Airlines or one of the flights bound to be called…