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Why We Need Travel Advisors Now More Than Ever
The people we used to call travel agents are alive and well. And considering recent changes to the travel industry, they might just save your next trip.
How to Get Out of Paying a Hotel's Resort Fee—It Can Be Done!
Resort fees are a scam. In fact, they're banned in most places except the United States. Here's how to dispute them.
5 Perks that Even Infrequent Travelers Can Get from Loyalty Programs
Even if you don't travel often enough to collect many points, you can still use free loyalty memberships for freebies and perks that will improve your travel.
In 2025, Venice's Access Fee Will Cost Double if You Don't Reserve Ahead
As Frommer's predicted in July, the tourist-laden Italian city of Venice has officially announced it will not only continue its new entry fee for day-trippers, but will also double the…
The Best Luggage Storage Apps and How To Use Them
Sometimes travelers need safe spots to stash bags for the day. Fortunately, luggage storage apps now operate in thousands of cities around the world.
Tips for Finding Ski Trip Discounts from Top Skiing Industry Experts
There’s no denying it: Ski trips are expensive. But don’t abandon your powder-plowing plans just yet—we grilled industry experts for their top tips for cutting the…
Government Shutdown, USA: A Quick List of Which Travel Services Are Closed
As the wheels of Washington grind to a halt yet again in the Republican-led House of Representatives, another United States federal government shutdown is a concern. Travel, by and…
It's Time to Tell MGM Resorts It Will No Longer Receive My Money
Friends, sometimes a company reveals itself to be such a rotten neighbor, so devoid of generosity and mutual care, and so astonishingly grotesque in action that you have to decide not…
Find Cheap Flights: 10 Tips for Lower Airfare from a Travel Expert
How to See Paris with Teens: The Best Places to Stay and Tour
Embracing the City of Light with a teenager means exploring beyond the usual and finding new things to love about the French capital.
Airline Refund Rules: What You’re Owed for a Canceled Flight
With the busy holiday travel season fast approaching, a new Department of Transportation rule designed to protect U.S. airline passengers has gone fully into effect. As of Monday,…
The Vessel in New York City Reopens with Entry Fee and More Security: Is It Worth Visiting?
In 2019, when the multiuse complex known as Hudson Yards opened in New York City , the centerpiece was a 150-foot-tall climbable sculpture called The Vessel. Designed by British…
Disney's New Lightning Lane Premier Pass: How to Access It for Less Money
Ever since the pandemic, one of the biggest annoyances at Disney theme parks has been the monetization of lines for rides. A few years ago, Disney invented a way to trick customers…
$9 Chocolate Milk! $34 Club Sandwich! $200 Ticket! Disney's Prices Are Officially Nuts
Newly posted prices at Disney resorts are positively shocking. Has the famous storytelling company lost the plot?
Is "Skiplagging" Illegal? And Does the Controversial Airfare Hack Even Save Money?
The controversial airfare trick known as "skiplagging" will soon go on trial in federal court. The purportedly money-saving hack involves booking a flight with a connection, but then…
Wait Times for U.S. Passports Haven't Been This Short in Years!
In the first half of 2021, the United States State Department had an epic backlog of 2 million passport applications. As the Biden Administration began, the wait time for a new…
Online U.S. Passport Renewal is Now Fully Available! Here's All You'll Need
After a two-year period of beta testing, digital passport renewal is now a full reality for American travelers. Here's how it works and how long it takes.
These Travel Apps Gobble Up the Most of Your Phone's Mobile Data
Depending on your smartphone's service plan, the expense of data while you're roaming abroad can be one of the ugliest surprises in a travel budget. Forgetting to use the correct…
When to Start a Renewal of a U.S. Passport
Mail-in processing of passport renewal takes as long as three months, so it's crucial to know how soon you can apply to renew. The good news: A new digital renewal process is on…
Will Southwest Keep Checked Luggage Free? We Finally Have an Answer
Every budget-minded air passenger in the United States already knows that longtime no-frills kingpin Southwest Airlines is in bad trouble. The list of woes is daunting: Repeated…
Airline Miles Programs Are Essentially Pyramid Schemes Now
They started out well. But here are 5 key ways airline loyalty points schemes are screwing you now.
The First-Time Cruiser's Packing List: 20 Things Your Cabin Won't Have
What do you need to bring on a cruise? The items on this checklist—unless you want to buy them at inflated prices later.
15+ Amazing Travel Tricks Your iPhone Can Already Do for Free: Flight Status, Translation, Conversion, Measuring Bags, More
If you have been traveling with an iPhone for a while, you might assume you already know all the things it can do for you. But for the past few years, Apple has been quietly adding new…
Cheap Last-Minute Flights: How to Find Them (And There Aren't Many)
Gather round, children, and I will tell you the tale of what last-minute travel was once like, when finding cheap airfare meant simply showing up at the airport with a suitcase and a…
Southwest Airlines Opens 2-for-1 Companion Pass Deal to Everyone for a Hot Minute
This'll have to be quick—because Southwest's promotion will be, too.Until Thursday, September 5, Southwest Airlines opening a window to register for its Companion Pass deal, which…