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Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Troubleshooter: I Thought Car Rental Insurance Was Optional

A traveler's rental car experience in Mexico ends with extra fees for unnecessary car insurance. Trying to get the money back from Hertz or Hotwire is futile. What's a traveler to do?

Article / Local Experiences

5 Ways to Entertain the Kids in New York

Afraid the kids will get bored on a visit to New York City? Here are several ways to keep them happily occupied for days in the Big Apple.

Article / Air Travel

New TSA Scanners & Pat-Down Procedures: Is the Backlash Worth It?

What happens when you say 'no' to new high-resolution body scanners at the airport? Get ready to get a lot more familiar with a TSA agent.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Three-Night Beach Vacation in Cancun, from $425 With Air

Just as the winter doldrums begin to set in, jet off to Cancun in January for an affordable beach vacation.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Top 10 Holiday Air Travel Woes

Flying during the holidays? Plan ahead and you might be lucky enough to avoid these 10 holiday travel woes. At the very least, follow our holiday survival tips and hope for the best.

Article / Family & Kids

Do Locals Hate Travelers?

If you're lucky enough to live in a popular tourist destination, you learn to accept the influx of travelers -- or you openly loathe all those camera-toting visitors.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Travel Safety Tips: I Lost My Wallet, Now What?

Losing your wallet can happen to even the most seasoned traveler. Either you forgot it on a counter or left it in a cab, or worse, a pickpocket makes off with it. So how can you board…

Article / National Parks

Park of the Week: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

Pay respect to the world's greatest civil rights leader at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Who's Gonna Pay These Overdraft Fees?

When a traveler is charged twice for a hotel room, he also incurs a $35 overdraft fee. Should the hotel pay for the mistake?

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Safety: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home When You're Away

While packing for your long-awaited vacation, don't forget these five ways to protect your home when you're traveling.

Article / Arts and Culture

Seattle's Gay-Friendly Neighborhoods Decorate with Public Art

Despite its reputation for stormy weather, Seattle is adorned with a surprising variety of outdoor art across its many gay-friendly neighborhoods.

Article / Cruise

New Access Regulations Make Cruising Easier for Wheelchair Passengers

Have you ever tried to reserve a wheelchair-accessible cruise ship cabin, only to be told that none are available for your preferred sailing date? You're not alone, but it's getting…

Article / Local Experiences

The English Birthplace of the Stars & Stripes

The origin of the Stars and Stripes wasn't in Betsy Ross' living room after all, but at the home of George Washington's ancestors in England.

Article / Family & Kids

Ask the Family Travel Expert: Niagara Falls with Kids

Check out these tips for traveling to Niagara Falls, including whether you should stay on the American or Canadian side of the world's most beautiful waterfalls.

Article / Miscellaneous

Are Travelers Overloaded By Social Media?

Do travelers need to follow Twitter and Facebook in order to book an amazing deal? Here's how social-network fatigue could be impacting the way people plan trips.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

Paying Up Front for Rental Car Nicks and Scratches

Some car-rental companies will automatically pocket your deposit or charge your credit card if a rental is damaged, scratched, or dinged. Is this business practice fair or foul?

Article / Cruise

How to Plan a Successful Group Cruise

Can five adults and four kids survive a Mexican Riviera cruise without getting on each other's nerves? Whether you're traveling by land or by sea, use these tips to plan a successful…

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: A Reservation and a Charge -- But No Room

A traveler arrives at a hotel only to find out that his reservation is missing. Later, he's charged for the phantom room. How can he get his money back?

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

How to Store Your Information Before Leaving Home

Use these tips to save flight information, passports, and credit cards, so they're always just a few clicks away when you're on the go.

Article / Local Experiences

10 Haunted Houses of the American South

No other region of America conjures up visions of ghostly apparitions like the U.S. South. Here are 10 spooky sights that'll send a chill up your spine.

Article / Air Travel

5 Frequent Flyer Bargains Not to Be Missed

Tired of shuffling through frequent flyer programs' fine print when spending your miles? Opt for these little known opportunities to cash in miles with the best return on investment.

Article / Family & Kids

Why Travelers Go the Same Place Again and Again

Redundancy has a lot of value, both for travelers and for the travel business. Is it just lazy planning or is there something smarter at play

Article / Air Travel

10 Reasons to Visit Las Vegas -- Including Remarkably Low Airfares

Everything from airfares to hotel rooms to restaurants is cheaper in Vegas right now than in recent years. Here are 10 reasons to check in to Sin City.

Article / Air Travel

Believe It or Not, the Travel Industry Still Cares About You

Frequent travelers can be forgiven for thinking the travel industry doesn't care about them, but simply wants their money. But it's not an entirely accurate image.

Article / Family & Kids

Exploring the Knife River Indian Villages of North Dakota

Authentic prairie villages and a Lewis and Clark connection are just two of the reasons to see this site in the Missouri River Valley.