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What to Know About Costa Rica’s Red Taxis So You Don’t Get Ripped Off
A quick guide to understanding Costa Rica's government-regulated red taxi system—and avoiding paying too much for a "pirate" ride.
European Vacations Went Cashless Fast. Are You Prepared?
I spent all of May in the United Kingdom. And as incredible as it sounds, I didn't go to an ATM once. When I entered the country, I had £40 in my wallet, plus a little loose change. I…
Canada Gets New Airline Refund Rules (They're Better Than America's)
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) announced this week that as of September 8, 2022, its regulations governing passenger protections will be expanded.Until now, flyers on…
Airlines Messed Up 2022. All Your Travel Plans Should Be Cancellable Now
However you slice it, the airlines messed up this summer. They overpromised and can't deliver, and we're the ones paying the price.More than 14,000 U.S. flights were canceled or…
T-Mobile Boosts Free Perks for Travelers: Roaming, Flight Wi-Fi, Gas Discounts
If you want to feel old, tell the children in your life that not so long ago it was too expensive to use your smartphone on vacation. Back then, if you forgot to put your phone on…
New Travel Warning: Hefty No-Show Fees for Missed Reservations
If there's one thing the modern travel industry is good at, it's penalizing customers for its own dysfunctional systems. Squeezing so many bodies on planes there's no longer enough…
9 Ways You Can Save Money on Summer Travel in 2022
Hard truth: Even if you follow every money-saving tip I'm about to give you in this article, you're still likely to spend more on your 2022 summer vacation than you did in 2021—and…
Packing Hack: The Best Way to Avoid Losing Earrings When You Travel
Try this easy, low-cost trick for keeping track of tiny jewelry pieces.
Instagram-Based Booking Account @hotel Debuts—And Its Prices Are Pretty Great
Help has arrived for travelers hoping to book affordable hotel rooms. But people won’t be turning to a website for that aid. Surprisingly, they'll use Instagram. The trip-planning app…
New Airline Selling Incredibly Low-Cost Fares Between New York and London
Bargains on airfare are few and far between this year, but a start-up European airline is bucking the trend—and on one of the world's most popular transatlantic routes. Norse Atlantic…
How to Skip Long TSA Lines for Free—Without TSA PreCheck
Last Sunday, more than 1,000 passengers missed flights at Ireland's Dublin Airport because of epic security lines caused by staffing shortages. Anyone who has waited in one of the…
WATCH: The Neck Pillow Hack That Saves Luggage Space—and Money
A TikTok user appears to have achieved the rare travel-hack trifecta, devising a trick that could save money, save space in a carry-on, and improve comfort levels on an airplane, all…
Celebrity Cruises Is Running a Jaw-Dropping Sale—but Not for Long
Inflation seems to be driving up prices for all types of travel but one: cruises. Case in point: Celebrity Cruises is selling weeklong Alaskan and Caribbean sailings starting at just…
Pro Tips for Saving on Hotels and Transport in Italy from the Authors of Our New Guide
In many parts of Italy, tourism could return to pre-pandemic levels this summer. But after two years containing more twists and turns than a drive along the Amalfi Coast, the tourism…
Why Alaska’s Epic—and Affordable—Ferry System Will Be Harder to Use This Summer
Though many travelers think of Alaska as a destination best seen by cruise ship, there are many other ways to visit the so-called Last Frontier. There are even other ways to see the…
For Americans, Europe Will Be Way More Affordable This Summer—Except for Getting There
As of this writing, 1 euro is valued at $1.04. That is the European currency's lowest rate against the U.S. dollar in years, and, in fact, some analysts predict that the two will soon…
$27 for One Beer?! Officials Vow to Clamp Down on Out-of-Control Airport Prices
Charging $5 for a bottle of water or nearly $11 for a side of fries is bad enough. But $27 for a single beer is outrageous even by airport standards. When a passenger at New York…
How Airbnb's Revamp Could End Up Doubling Your Vacation Costs
This week Airbnb announced what the vacation rental giant is calling its “biggest changes in a decade.” That’s not hyperbole. Alas, the changes don't involve reining in fees (we…
How to Save Money on a Vacation Rental and Get the Lowest Price
Congrats—you’ve found a great vacation rental for your family! Here’s how to be sure you get the best price and protect your purchase.
Venice Really Is Finally Adding an Entry Fee—Here’s How It Will Work
UPDATE, May 31: Officials in Venice have reportedly decided to postpone the implementation of the city's entry fee for day-trippers described below. Though the program's trial run was…
Just How Much Have Travel Costs Risen? Shocking Stats on Summer Travel
Prices for travel have been climbing at a breakneck pace in 2022—and they're about to get even worse, according to the travel booking and cost-tracking site Hopper. The company's…
Don’t Fall for This Online Airfare Scam—Here’s What to Watch Out For
Found an airfare booking site with incredibly cheap plane tickets? Read this before you book.
Aruba Wants to Pay You Back for Airline Baggage Fees
As if soft sands and turquoise waters aren't incentive enough to visit Aruba, the Caribbean island has now launched a promotion to reimburse visitors for their airline baggage…
Start-Up Breeze Airways Launching Cross-Country Flights to West Coast from New York
UPDATE, April 27: Since announcing the below routes, Breeze Airways has released plans to add daily nonstop service to its 30th destination—Orlando, Florida. The flights will commence…
Airlines Might Lose Your Seat Fees When You Change Flights—How to Get Refunds
Covid brought the world a lot of conflict and consternation, but it also brought one change that made travel much easier: the end of airline change fees. But don't be fooled. The…