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Article / Beach & Water Sports

10 Safety Tips for Theme Parks and Crowded Vacation Spots

Losing a kid in the crowd is any parent's nightmare. Here are 10 crowd-safety tips to keep in mind when visiting the beach, theme park, or county fair this summer.

Article / Family & Kids

Travel Troubleshooter: Right Hotel, Wrong Room

A family of four prepays for a hotel room in New York City, but gets stuck with one king-size bed. Could they have avoided such close quarters?

Article / Air Travel

Confessions of a Frequent-Flier Program Skeptic

There's a steep and hidden price to be paid when you collect miles. The game can easily turn into an obsession that disables your common sense and compels you to make irrational…

Article / Arts and Culture

The Best Comedy Clubs in NYC: A Comic's Top 5 Picks

If you're not up for a Broadway show, a New York City comedy show can be an affordable option for side-splitting entertainment.

Article / Arts and Culture

Charming Charleston: Where to Stay, Eat, and Shop

Slow down and unwind in Charleston, where walking tours take you past restored antebellum mansions on cobblestone streets. We also share where to eat, stay, and play in this waterfront…

Article / Miscellaneous

Cell Phones on Planes: Time to Rethink the Policy?

Restricting the use of in-flight electronics can seem ineffective, especially if you've ever seen a flight attendant texting at 36,000 feet. Are cell-phone bans on planes due for an…

Article / Arts and Culture

Cruising in Asia Aboard Costa Allegra

Cruising in Asia can be a convenient way to explore new cultures in comfort. Sailing aboard the intimate Costa Allegra is just one way to see Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, and more.

Article / Cruise

How to Lose Weight on a Cruise

Is it possible to lose weight on a cruise? Celebrity trainers, including Jillian Michaels and Richard Simmons, are betting on it with themed cruises, plus we outline six easy ways to…

Article / Cruise

Cruise Lines' Private Islands: Who Offers What in the Caribbean and Bahamas

Here's a list of all private islands, peninsulas, or beaches operated by the cruise lines and offered as a port of call on many of their Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries.

Article / Cruise

I've Fallen and I Can't Get a Refund for My Cruise

When our reader falls and breaks bones just before a Carnival cruise, the company offers him a 50% cruise credit. But he thinks he deserves a re-do. Who's right?

Article / Air Travel

How to Complain to the Airlines: Effective Ways to Get Ahead

Air travel isn't always fun. Things go wrong. But it's often worth complaining to the airlines and seeing what you can get for your travel inconveniences.

Article / Entry Requirements & Customs

Lessons Learned From Your Worst Travel Gaffes

We've all made travel mistakes, but here are some stories that should make you feel better: booking a flight at the wrong time, overpaying for a rental car, and getting separated from…

Article / Local Experiences

Why You Should Visit Alberta's Buffalo Jump

While in Alberta, Canada, stop by the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump museum, which describes how early hunters used to chase bison off a cliff. Just don't be turned off by the museum's…

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat in Providence, Rhode Island

For such a tiny town, Providence is bursting with big flavors. From a French-inspired brasserie to the neighborhood food truck, stop by one of these seven eateries and tuck into a…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Refund is Missing in Action

A traveler closes her bank account before receiving a refund from the airline. What are her options, and how can you avoid landing in a similar situation?

Article / Family & Kids

10 Tips for an Affordable Family Vacation

From vacationing at a lake instead of by the ocean to buying souvenirs before heading to the theme parks, here are 10 ways to save some cash on your next family trip.

Article / Family & Kids

Memorial Day Getaways at Family-Friendly Resorts

With summer road trip season about to begin, resorts are tempting families with affordable rates and activities. Here's a sampling of resorts with Memorial Day weekend packages.

Article / Local Experiences

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation in India

Even as a traveler just passing through, you can volunteer with one of these local organizations. The sheer need for helpers makes the town of McLeod Ganj an ideal place to lend a hand.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

3 New Resources for Disabled Travelers in London, Hong Kong & Illinois

New books and websites with detailed reviews and transportation resources for wheelchair-users and slow walkers.

Article / Hotels

Hotels Connect the Dots Between Guests and Online Reviews

Image-conscious properties are connecting the dots between reviews on such popular travel sites as TripAdvisor or Yelp, and your personal information, such as your loyalty program…

Article / Air Travel

Maiden Voyages: What You Can Learn From a First-Time Air Traveler

Flying has become such an unbelievably humiliating experience, it's no wonder there are still people out there who haven't flown. Can these 'never-evers' teach you anything? I think so.

Article / Air Travel

Saying "No" to the TSA's Full-Body Scans May Come at a Price

Have second thoughts about those full-body scanners being used at airports by the Transportation Security Administration? Then the agency charged with protecting the nation's…

Article / Air Travel

Fly Safe, Fly Smart: Airline Worst-Case Scenarios

What do you do when a volcano or some other accident or act of nature brings your trip to a halt? Here are 6 ways to prepare for and manage airline worst-case scenarios.

Article / Cruise

10 Under-the-Radar Home Ports

It's becoming more convenient to board ships from places like New York City and Seattle. Before booking your next cruise, here are 10 other ports that you may not have considered.…

Article / Cruise

Top 9 Ports for Nature Lovers

Feeling restless? Pick a cruise that stops in one of these ports, where the shore excursions and tours can get you close to monkeys, penguins, or nurse sharks.