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Do We Need An International Travelers' Bill of Rights?
Should online travel agencies be required to disclose info about potential health and safety risks associated with overseas vacation destinations?
How to Avoid International Roaming Charges
In your excitement to travel overseas, don't let unexpected data charges leave you with a nasty cell phone bill as a souvenir.
Where to Ski this Winter: U.S. Resort Upgrades & Improvements
Whether you stick to the bunny slope or prefer to tackle the black-diamond trails, check out what's new for the 2011-12 ski season at resorts in Vermont, Maine, Colorado, California,…
Halloween Events at U.S. Theme Parks: 15 Spooky Scenes
Theme parks are pulling out the stops with special evening events, from gentle hayrides to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones. Here's where you can stay scared from now to the end of…
Travel Photography Tips: How to Find the Best Photo Storage Site for You
You know you should back up your travel photos. Here's what to consider when deciding among Flickr, Picasa, Shutterfly, or other online photo storage sites like SmugMug and Photobucket.
11 Halloween Getaways for Families
Trick-or-treating around the neighborhood seems positively tame compared to these elaborate Halloween packages at family-friendly resorts around the U.S.
Smart Ways to Pay for Vacation Rentals
A villa rental sounds utterly romantic -- until you start worrying about getting scammed. Here's how to be savvy about paying for vacation rentals and other alternative lodging.
How to Be a Better Hotel Guest: 5 Tips from Hotel Housekeepers
Hotel housekeepers reveal five easy ways that you can become a better hotel guest.
Nightmare Guests: 5 Tales From Hotel Housekeepers
From stolen bedding to bedbug infestations, these hotel housekeepers have seen it all. Here's what not to do on your next hotel stay.
Park of the Week: Yucca House National Monument, Colorado
Take a detour from nearby Mesa Verde National Park, and visit this Ancestral Puebloan site that dates back more than 700 years.
How to Share Vacation Photos on Facebook
Streamline your Facebook feed by knowing how to effectively share your snapshots with friends and family.
How to Use Facebook Safely On Vacation
Set social media boundaries for Facebook when you're on vacation, so you don't inadvertently share too much information while you're on the road.
How to Use Travel Blogs to Plan Your Trip
Supplement your trip planning by reading travel blogs that can offer unbiased opinions, photo galleries, and detailed information.
Travel Troubleshooter: Getting Sick on Vacation -- Does My Hotel Owe Me Anything?
A traveler suspects that his illness was part of an outbreak at a hotel in Mexico. Should the hotel compensate him for a ruined vacation?
Park of the Week: Valley Forge National Historical Park
Visit the site where George Washington and his troops battled a brutal winter and prepared themselves to battle the British.
How to Use Travel Forums Effectively
Seek out various travel forums for detailed travel advice, but follow these tips to make sure you're connecting with the right travelers who can help plan your trip.
Vacation Rental Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home
If you're hoping to earn extra cash by renting out all or part of your home this summer, follow these tips to protect yourself from destructive tenants and potential theft.
Family Travel: 3 Summer Steals in Vacation Hot Spots
Save big with these travel deals in the Bahamas, Arizona, and at RockResorts properties in the U.S. and Caribbean.
Orlando for the July 4th Weekend, from $332 with Air
No plans for the long weekend? Consider booking this last-minute Orlando vacation package, which includes airfare and three nights' hotel.
Cruise Trends: New Kid-Friendly Perks & Parties
Some of the most family-friendly cruise lines now offer late-night babysitting and theme parties just for kids, giving parents the time to enjoy the cruise, too.
How to Tell a Family Travel Deal from a Dud
Find out if these hotel packages in Hawaii, California, and Mexico offer exaggerated savings or good value.
Park of the Week: Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument, Arizona
See ancient cliff dwellings at Tonto National Monument, about a two-hour drive from Phoenix.
Travel Troubleshooter: Two Extra Kids Equals a €200 Surcharge?
A family of four is shocked when they check into a hotel in Brussels and have to pay an extra €200 for the two kids. Is this fee out of line?
Foursquare: How to Earn Travel Perks by Checking In
Foursquare has teamed up with Starwood Hotels for a limited-time bonus points promotion, but travelers can always score with year-round deals at restaurants, bars, and cafes.
Travel Tips: What to Do When the Weather Doesn't Cooperate
Don't let the rain wipe out your entire trip. Salvage your vacation with these five easy tips.