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Article / Air Travel

Fly Safe, Fly Smart: Secrets of Airline Seating

Your seat is where you spend your flight, and travelers have strong feelings about those uncomfortable frames of fabric and metal. Here's how to get the most out of your personal space.

Article / Air Travel

No Airline Cookie Conspiracy? What About This Trail of Crumbs?

Do airlines and online travel agencies surreptitiously use computer 'cookies' to track your activity on their sites and then raise prices when it appears that you're interested in a…

Article / Arts and Culture

New York City's Dutch Treats and Historic Sites

New York's Dutch roots are still firmly planted in contemporary art, architecture, and fashion. Explore the past through walking tours, observe the present-day influence, and look to…

Article / Family & Kids

Top Cruises for Kids From Ages Four to Seven

Some cruises just have more kid-appeal. Though these ships are clear winners when it comes to entertaining children between the ages of 4 and 7, the parents will enjoy the ride, too.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Volcano Eruption Grounds Cruise Travelers, Disrupts Sailings

With the volcanic activity in Iceland interrupting thousands of vacations, the delays and inconvenience continues to reverberate far beyond northern Europe and far beyond air travel.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: Who's Charging $257 For a Room I Won't Use?

Our reader cancels her hotel room she booked with an online agency, then she can't figure out who's charging her a cancellation fee. Is she stuck with it?

Article / Miscellaneous

Too Good to Be True? Four Times You Should Just Say 'No' to a Deal

What separates a frugal traveler from a thief? When it comes to finding deals, bargain hunters can face ethical dilemmas. Follow these rules to help keep you traveling with a clear…

Article / Food and Drink

7 Places to Eat: Santa Fe's New, New Southwest Cuisine

The adobe architecture around downtown Santa Fe may look historic, but this city's dining scene is anything but stuck in the past.

Article / Family & Kids

10 Must-Have Items When Packing for Family Vacations

From bubbles for entertaining the kids to denture cleanser tablets for disinfecting pacifiers, be sure to add these 10 things to your packing list before your next family trip.

Article / Family & Kids

Finding Affordable Caribbean Digs for Larger Families

Many hotels allow up to four people in a room, forcing larger families to pay for a second room. Here are three ways to look for money-saving alternatives.

Article / Family & Kids

Parents Who Shouldn't Be Allowed on a Plane

There's not much parents can do about their crying children, or can they? Here are three cases where perhaps the grown-ups should be held accountable for disturbing the in-flight peace.

Article / Arts and Culture

Mark Twain Slept Here: Heidelberg, Germany

Follow Mark Twain's footsteps all the way to Heidelberg, Germany, where the seamless blend of the ancient and the modern still charms today's traveler.

Article / Arts and Culture

Learn Travel Writing in the Hudson River Valley

Our own Bob Fisher is holding a travel writing seminar and workshop just two hours up the Hudson River from New York City this June.

Article / Women

Shop Till You Drop: Paris Department Stores Offer More

Load up at these quintessentially Parisian department stores, which have everything from helpers to carry your bags to restaurants with city views.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Wait! I Never Bought Flight Insurance

A traveler calls her airline to fix a seat assignment and ends up with a $35 charge for flight insurance that she never bought. What was the fee really for, and what can you learn from…

Article / Air Travel

Flight Check: Los Angeles to Zurich on Swiss

Johnny Jet checks in to see if you can really take off and land like clockwork with Switzerland's national carrier.

Article / Miscellaneous

The Honest Guest's Guide to Free Hotel Amenities

Is it stealing if you check out of your hotel with a stash of travel-size toiletries tucked in your suitcase? What about a bathrobe? Here are five simple rules to follow if you're not…

Article / Arts and Culture

9 Must-See Museum Exhibits Around the World

If you'll be visiting any of these 9 cities around the world this year, be sure to catch one of these buzz-worthy museum exhibits.

Article / Air Travel

How Unbundling Fees Make Airlines a Bundle of Cash

Lately, the industry has been busy unbundling services that traditionally came with a seat, such as baggage checking, seat reservations, and even the ability to pay by credit card.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Alaska Cruisetours: A Pre-Season Primer

If a daylong excursion isn't enough to satisfy your curiosity about Alaska, consider booking a cruisetour that combines an Inside Passage cruise with a lengthier tour of the real…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Onboard Waterslides and Water Parks Make a Splash

Elaborate water parks and multi-deck slides are popping up on ships. We round up the best of the bunch, and look ahead at what's to come.

Article / Honeymoons

Photo Slideshow: The World's Best Hot Springs

When you really need to unwind, you can book a massage or head to one of these natural steam rooms, where you can also soak in some local culture.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: I Cancelled in Time, So Where's My Deposit?

Our traveler's tour operator promises to refund her deposit if she cancels with more than 45 days' notice. But when she does, the company balks. How can you avoid this situation?

Article / Theme Park

10 Tips for Visiting Disney World with Kids

Planning a family vacation to Disney World can come with a lot of stressful expectations. The readers of WeJustGotBack.com reveal how to make the most of your time and money.

Article / Local Experiences

Photo Slideshow: 5 Great Casinos of the World

Gambling only makes up a fraction of a casino's allure. Whatever your style, these casinos may tempt you to up the ante.