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Need a Flight? Just Google It
Will Google Flight Search's recent launch create more opportunities for travelers to find low airfares? Or will Google just be one more site that travelers need to check when…
Travel Troubleshooter: Am I Stuck with This $378 Phone Bill?
A traveler misses a tight connecting flight in Europe and is forced to rack up a huge phone bill while trying to rebook. Will the online travel agency that sold him an impossible…
Why It's Time to Stop Dreaming About Low Fares
Kiss those cheap cross-country airfares good-bye. Given all the rumors that American Airlines may file bankruptcy, here is a closer look at how travelers could be impacted yet again by…
Four-Night Costa Rica Vacation, from $749 with Air
Simplify your trip planning with this affordable Costa Rica vacation, which includes airfare, four nights' hotel, a five-day car rental, and breakfast daily.
That's Ridiculous! Low-cost Airlines that Cost More
Savvy travelers know that it always pays to compare airfares among several airlines. If you're not careful, you may actually end up paying higher prices on low-cost carriers like…
SIM Card Basics for Travelers
What you need to know about using your cellphone or smartphone on the road.
4 Things We Do That Annoy Flight Attendants
Flight attendants dish about their pet peeves when it comes to rude passengers. Are you guilty of annoying flight attendants?
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.
Travel Troubleshooter: A Little Dent Adds $500 to My Car Rental Bill
A traveler is outraged when she is charged $500 for a small scratch on the bumper of her rental car. Will she have to pay for the damage, and why do the repairs cost so much?
Tokyo Ramen Joints: 6 Top Spots for Noodles
Tokyo's innumerable, ever-changing ramen shops have transformed this humble noodle dish of Chinese origins into a local culinary star.
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.
Ask the Family Travel Expert: How Do I Book Cheap Flights Over the Holidays?
Is it possible for a family of four to find cheap Thanksgiving flights? Here are four ways to improve your chances of finding affordable holiday airfare deals.
That's Ridiculous! Airlines Charge Fees to Use My Credit Card
Will major domestic airlines start charging fees if you pay by credit card? Here's a look at how some international airlines are testing out these so-called convenience fees -- and…
Six Nights in the French Riviera, from $1,099 With Air
Save nearly $250 by booking this French Riviera package that includes airfare and six nights' hotel this winter.
Are the Government's New Fee-Disclosure Rules Any Good?
Hidden fees for checked baggage can increase the total price of a plane ticket. Will the U.S. government's new rules requiring fee disclosures help clear up the confusion?
Travel Troubleshooter: Airline Won't Refund Ticket After Passenger Dies
A callous response from an airline leaves this widowed traveler offended and still without a refund. Will she get her money back?
How to Shoot Travel Video: 7 Easy Tips
The days of lugging around a heavy camcorder are long over, but these rules for recording great travel videos still apply.
What To Do With 5,000 Frequent-Flier Miles
Don't let your frequent-flier miles expire. Even infrequent fliers can redeem small amounts of miles for magazine subscriptions, gift cards, and other swag.
That's Ridiculous! Hotels Eye Airline-like Rebooking Fees
Hotels already charge nonrefundable rates, so can gratuitous rebooking fees be too far away?
9-Day South American Tour, from $2,099 with Air
Scratch Machu Picchu and Iguazu Falls off your bucket list by booking this convenient tour, which includes airfare, eight nights' hotel, and more.
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.
Repositioning Cruises: Long Days, Low Prices
Is a repositioning cruise right for you? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions, plus check out these sample cruise deals for Fall 2011 and Spring 2012.
Travel Troubleshooter: Whose Car Rental Bill is This, Please?
A traveler's truck rental goes south after the car rental company charges him months later for damage that he didn't do. Will this traveler have to pay, or did the company mess up?
That's Ridiculous! Oops, I Forgot to Check My Credit Card Statement
By the time irate travelers make public pleas for a refund, travel companies may have already given back the money. If only travelers bothered to check their credit card statements…
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.