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Article / Beach & Water Sports

4 Easy Ways to Save Money on Summer Travel

Want to save money on your summer vacation? Avoid holiday weekends, travel during the week, travel when kids are still in school, and consider postponing your trip to September.

Article / Cruise

Drinks at Sea: Should You Buy a Beverage Package on a Cruise?

Use this guide to help calculate if a drinks package -- or à la carte pricing for bottled water, sodas, and alcohol -- makes more financial sense for your cruise.

Article / Cruise

Taking Sailing (Un)Seriously: A Cruise Quiz

Everything you need to know about onboard life in order to make yourself look -- and feel -- smarter on your next cruise.

Article / Cruise

Travel Troubleshooter: Can This Cruise Be Salvaged?

Two travelers miss their cruise because of flight delays. Unfortunately, they can't catch up to the ship in the Cayman Islands because they only have passport cards. Will they get any…

Article / Air Travel

Memorial Day Advice: Give A Soldier Your Seat

Our expert flyer explains how giving up a first-class seat for one in coach isn't quite as painful as you'd expect.

Article / Air Travel

Two-City Ireland Train Trip, from $849 with Air

Save about $450 with this affordable Ireland package, which includes airfare, train tickets, and six nights' hotel.

Article / Family & Kids

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.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Accessible Adventures in Utah's Red Rock Country

Travelers with disabilities can experience the best of Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park with these tips on where to find the best views.

Article / Family & Kids

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?

Article / Family & Kids

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.

Article / Air Travel

That's Ridiculous! Airline Rules Were Meant to Be Broken (By Elite Travelers)

Airlines literally roll out the red carpet for frequent fliers, creating a two-tiered class system. Not a VIP? You're on your own.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Three-Night Puerto Vallarta Vacation, from $335 with Air

Save more than $150 with this three-night vacation package to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, which includes round-trip airfare.

Article / Local Experiences

The New Empire State Building: Faster, Leaner, and Better

A half-a-billion dollar upgrade has improved New York's iconic tower for visitors and tenants alike.

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: How Much Is That Coffee Spill Worth?

When our traveler gets a lap full of coffee courtesy of a flight attendant, she's offered an apology and a dry-cleaning voucher. Is that enough?

Article / Air Travel

Travel Refunds: Read the Fine Print Before Giving Up

When favorable resolutions to travel challenges look improbable, take a look at preventive steps that can improve your position.

Article / Air Travel

Find Cheap International Flights on These Unexpected Airlines

Why should you fly Texas to Russia on Singapore Air? Hop aboard one of these unexpected carriers to both save and fly a little bit differently.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

5 Travel Tips for Middle East Visitors

If you are undecided about an upcoming trip to the Middle East, here are a few resources that may help you decide whether you should go.

Article / Air Travel

Frequent-Flier Tips: How to Earn Elite Status More Quickly

Want to earn elite status even if you don't fly very often? Sign up for the Aegean Airlines loyalty program, which has generous Star Alliance rewards even for infrequent travelers.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

That's Ridiculous! The "Myth" of the Unchanged Hotel Sheets

If you're the type of traveler who optimistically believes you'll always sink into a hotel bed with freshly laundered sheets, brace yourself for these dirty-hotel stories from readers.…

Article / Air Travel

Paris & Prague, Six Nights with Air from $1,135

Save more than $300 with this affordable package that includes airfare and three nights each in Paris and Prague.

Article / Air Travel

The Truth About "Hidden" Airline Fees

For years, airline websites have disguised the true cost of a plane ticket by separating taxes and fees from the base price. Until new federal rules for airline pricing take effect in…

Article / Arts and Culture

Park of the Week: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on New York's Long Island

History buffs will enjoy this day trip from New York City, which takes you to President Theodore Roosevelt's former summer White House on Long Island.

Article / Family & Kids

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.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Travel Troubleshooter: Is My Lost Train Ticket a Lost Cause?

A student traveler lost her Eurail pass more than a year ago, and the company still hasn't refunded the money. Will she ever see that money again?

Article / Family & Kids

Hotels Lure Guests with Gas Rebates

Don't let high gas prices deter you from taking a summer road trip. Instead, consider booking one of these family-friendly packages that come with gas rebates.