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Rental Car with Upholstery for Kids to Color On During Road Trips

On long car trips, many parents end up becoming the highway equivalent of cruise directors, arranging an endless program of games and activities designed to keep their restless…

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Now Rolling: San Fran-to-LA Luxury Overnight Buses

Now rolling (again): the bus that takes you overnight between Los Angeles and San Francisco in your own sleeping pod.If it sounds familiar, it's because we tried this already. In April…

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What to See, Hear, and Eat in the Mississippi Delta—Birthplace of the Blues

You could argue that no other region better exemplifies the American story in all its glory, folly, promise, and sorrow than the sliver of northwestern Mississippi lining the banks of…

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An Ignorant Proposed Cut in Amtrak's Budget Would Devastate That Much-Needed Service

President Trump wants to reduce Amtrak's budget. Once and for all: What has the right wing got against long-distance rail service?

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Crossing the Alps via the Gotthard Panorama Express

The former William Tell Express was one of the crown jewels of Swiss travel. The train would decamp from the placid banks of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland , clamber some 5,400…

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European Road Trips: The Best Coastal Drives

Whether you prefer your coastal scenery rugged and windswept or sunny and sandy, you’ll find what you’re looking for on the shores of Europe. And when it comes to taking in as much of…

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British Virgin Islands Flights, LAX Car-Sharing, and Pennsylvania Cheese Tour: Today's Travel Briefing

Travel news from all over

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A New Texas Law Will Turn Traffic Stops Into Interrogations of Drivers' Immigration Status

A Texas law requires state troopers to investigate the immigration status of drivers during routine traffic stops. The ACLU has issued a Texas travel alert in response.

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How to Protect Your Phone from Hackers (And Other Bad Stuff) When You Travel

We asked a travel tech expert for the lowdown on the apps to download and security features to enable so that your favorite carry-on device stays useful—and safe from prying…

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Europe's Fastest Roller Coaster, United's PR Disaster, and Britney's Leaving Vegas: Today's Travel Briefing

Travel news from all over

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Grand Canyon Visitor Numbers, California Highway 1 Closures, Hamilton Tours at Monticello: Today's Travel Briefing

Travel news from all over

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The Great American Summer Road Trip: Unforgettable Scenic Drives in the United States

Americans drive more than 3 trillion miles in a typical year, according to an estimate from the Federal Highway Administration . The months with the most drivers on the road are July…

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How to Protect Your Computer from Airlines and Hotels That Snoop on You

It's called dynamic pricing, and it's how companies can offer you different rates based on who you are and what you're in the market for. Here's how to set your computer to get around…

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The Return of AutoSlash Means Deep Savings on Rental Cars Once Again

An old favorite re-emerges, stronger than ever

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The Visual Guide to Train Tickets and Rail Passes in Japan

A visit to Tokyo may be central to any Japan itinerary, but getting to other Japanese cities, especially on the famous bullet trains, can seem daunting from the outset—there are…

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Vacations with Capone: Sightseeing Chicago's Gangster Years

Al Capone, for better or for worse, remains an unofficial ambassador for Chicago, even some 100 years after he ruled the city’s Prohibition era gangster scene. Something about the…

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What the Upgraded Eurostar Channel Tunnel Train is Like

The trains that race through the Channel Tunnel between England and Europe are being replaced for the first time since their debut in 1994. Thanks to upgrades to the rails, a trip…

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Road Trip: Ireland's Antrim Coast

The most extraordinary stretch of countryside in Northern Ireland, Antrim's attractions include the awe-inspiring Giant's Causeway , the picturesque Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge , and…

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Want to Save a Ton of Money on Your Next Car Rental? We'll Show You How

Where are travelers most frequently being taken for a ride? The airport. But you can save money on rental cars with one simple trick—and we have the numbers to prove it.

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How to Complain to Uber

As revolutionary as it may be, consumer experiences with this transportation app are not always ideal. Here's how you can file a complaint to Uber.

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How to Complain to Hertz Rent-A-Car

For instructions on how to send feedback to the well-known Hertz Rent-A-Car, read below.

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The Meanest Roads in America: More Public Highways Bleeding Tourists with Cashless Tolls

They're the meanest roads in America.If you haven't taken a road trip vacation in the last few years, you're in for a rude shock. More states are implementing what's called "cashless…

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That's Ridiculous! Car Rental Absurdities I'd Change If I Could

I'm offended by the car rental industry's business model, and you should be, too.

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7 Ways to Snag an Affordable Winter Getaway

It's that time of year again. The air is cooler, summer memories are fading, school is in full swing, and the whole family is itching to get away for a few days.

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That's Ridiculous! The Gas Price Bait and Switch

On a recent trip to Bend, Ore., I discovered that cheaper can actually mean more expensive. The scam was perpetrated by a service station selling unleaded gas that's 10 cents cheaper…