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Fly to New Zealand and Australia Next Year Starting from $663 Round-Trip

Normally, you think of web specials as late-breaking and favoring the last minute traveler. It's not too often that you come across a fare sale for an airline that actually favors…

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Beware the Baggage Rules Bugaboo

If you don't pay attention to airline luggage limits, you're going to get socked with excess baggage fees that will leave you feeling stuck in the chimney. Here's a guide to help you…

Article / Air Travel

Don't Drop the Ball on New Year's Plans Before The Ball Drops -- Make Plans to Get Away Now

There can be so much pressure to do something cool on New Year's Eve, you may find it tempting to stay home, cook a nice dinner and call the whole thing off. Why not do something…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

All Hands Off Deck! A Hands-On Guide to Fighting a Shipboard Norovirus

On board viruses start like this: One infected passenger comes aboard, leaves his germs on a handrail and all of a sudden everyone's sick -- just like kindergarten. Though major…

Article / Packages

Newcomer Vacation Europe.com Pushes Package Prices Lower

There's nothing like a little competition to push travel prices even lower. Say hello to Vacation Europe, a direct to consumer travel provider trying to be the Jet Blue (cool services,…

Article / Miscellaneous

High-Tech Airline Upgrades To Take Your Mind Off Your Numb Legs

JetBlue may have the most famous coach-class amenity, but several other airlines have also gotten the idea that if they can take your mind off the size of your coach-class seat,…

Article / Packages

Pay Low for Shanghai: A Week's Hotel with Air Starts from $899

Winter is a good time to see China as airfares and package trips to Shanghai go down in price during a period considered China's low travel season.

Article / Air Travel

Southern Smiles: Fly to The Carolinas and Georgia from $49 One-Way, Rooms from $94

Since it's rare that the South sees snow in winter, those seeking an escape may be pleased to know there is no shortage of cheap, last-minute flights to these Atlantic Ocean-facing,…

Article / Cruise

Does Size Matter? A Conversation About the Benefits of Megaships and Smaller Vessels

Some of us are drawn to the glamour and excitement of the staggeringly giant action-packed mega ships, while others gravitate to small vessels for the exact opposite reasons. No matter…

Article / Air Travel

From Economy to Business and Beyond: A Primer on Getting Upgraded

How can you avoid economy class hell next time you fly? Our expert offers his best ideas on the subject.

Article / Air Travel

Don't Miss These Swiss Trips to Zurich

Even though it's Switzerland's largest city, Zurich is small enough that travelers can easily see much of what it has to offer -- more than 50 museums and 500 bars and nightclubs --…

Article / Hotels

Western Ski Slopes: It's All Downhill From Here

The migration has begun for boarders, skiers, avid 'shoers and cross-country fanatics looking for the early beat on what is right this minute quite possibly the best natural snow…

Article / Miscellaneous

Can You Make the Call? International Cell Phone Tips

Trust me: having a working cell phone when you're on a trip can help a lot. You can double-check reservations, receive emergency calls from the cat-, dog- or babysitter, and soothe…

Article / Air Travel

Spain's Costa del Sol: 300 Days of Sun, Rooms from $115 a Night

Replete with beaches, fishing villages, sandy coves and, lately, golf courses, Spain's southern coast -- the Costa del Sol, or coast of the sun -- has long attracted travelers seeking…

Article / Miscellaneous

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Underrated Cities

New York, Paris, London: Certain cities have a well-deserved reputation for appearing frequently on the itineraries of urban travelers, not to mention at the top of many 'Best of'…

Article / Hotels

Shhh, It's a Secret: Stay Free in Belize

December is the beginning of the high season in Belize, a time when the weather is perfect, the beaches beckon and visitors can experience some of the best diving in the world,…

Article / Hotels

Plan For A Winter Wonderland in Whistler and Vancouver

British Columbia's urban and country duo have much to offer those seeking a wide range of travel experiences: good food and wine, museums and, now that winter is approaching, a…

Article / Air Travel

Historic Bargains for Boston Vacations

Tourists of all ages from the world are drawn to Boston' cobblestone streets to see the site of the world's famous Tea Party, historic buildings such as the first Federal Reserve,…

Article / Miscellaneous

Dining on the Deep Blue Sea: A Specialty Restaurant Guide

Cruise dining today is a free-for-all, with numerous specialty restaurants that let you dine with complete flexibility, choosing when, where, and with whom you want to eat, how fancy…

Article / Air Travel

Cambodia: The Jewel in Indochina's Crown

Like its regional neighbors, Cambodia boats spectacular ancient sites, stunning religious architecture, rugged jungles, wildlife, secluded white sand beaches and colorful local…

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

More Trains, But Fewer Codes For Amtrak

Winter has fallen, Amtrak discount hunters. The holiday season is the railroad's busiest and most expensive, and it's the time when our it is stingiest with discounts. But don't fret,…

Article / Hotels

Canary Islands: Plenty of Reasons to Sing Their Praise

With an abundance of hotels, more than a dozen golf courses, exceptional water sports, nature reserves, archaeological sites and hundreds of volcanoes, you may be torn between getting…

Article / Air Travel

Fly-Drive the North and South Islands of New Zealand

Like many small island nations, New Zealand is a great place to see by car because much of the population is concentrated in cities, so a drive in between destinations can often be…

Article / Packages

Scotland: Cities, Scotch and Monsters from $499

The temperature drops in the Scottish Highlands come winter, but it's a region that embraces the cold with fashion, food and drink. What better place to be a little chilly than…

Article / Packages

Modern Ireland Changes its Tune

In just a short amount of time, Ireland has become one of Europe's richest countries, turning from a country soaked in shamrock and Ballykissangel clichés to a nation of emerging…