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Article / Arts and Culture

Photo Slideshow: 5 Literary Walks Around the World

Books set the scene for travel, and the destinations themselves are often the protagonist. Join one of these literary tours to discover how landscapes helped shape the stories you know…

Article / Air Travel

Fly Safe, Fly Smart: What To Do About Lost Luggage

Experts tell you to never, ever check your bags if you can possibly avoid it. Short of sticking to a carry-on, here's what you can do to keep your bags with you.

Article / Local Experiences

10 Secrets to Making Museums and Zoos Fun for Kids of All Ages

Readers of WeJustGotBack.com reveal their tried-and-true tips on making museums, zoos, and other brainy pursuits fun for kids of all ages.

Article / Hotels

How Far Will a Hotel Go to Get a Good Review?

It's not enough to ask guests for a write-up on TripAdvisor or Yelp after they've checked out. Lately, some innkeepers have been pressuring their customers to say positive things…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Stopped Payment on My Compensation Check

Alaska Airlines pays our reader $239 when she's bumped from her flight. Then it stops payment on the check. Why? And is there anything she can do to get the money back?

Article / Packing & Luggage

Busted! How to Ensure Your Luggage Survives a Trip

Never let your luggage let you down during a trip again. Here are some common pitfalls and ways to avoid breaking your bag -- and your back.

Article / Arts and Culture

After the Quake: Chile's Tourism is Open for Business

Many of Chile's major tourist areas, including Easter Island and Patagonia, survived the 8.8-magnitude earthquake. Now could be an excellent time to visit, especially since the country…

Article / Air Travel

Stopping Low Airfares From Vanishing in a Click

When you're airfare shopping, attractive prices can vanish in a split second. Here's what you can do to avoid losing that perfect fare.

Article / Arts and Culture

Nightlife in Noir et Blanc: 6 Piano Lounges in Paris

If you're looking for some rousing music and a little camaraderie, there's nothing like a good piano bar. While in Paris, it's a great way to get to know some of the locals as well as…

Article / Family & Kids

Grand Canyon, Great Price: Save up to 50% With a Spring Package Deal

Take your pick of package deals that bundle Grand Canyon accommodations with sightseeing at a terrific savings.

Article / Family & Kids

Free Nights at Florida Hotels: Spring Savings in the Sunshine State

Whoever said 'nothing in life is free' never looked for a hotel deal in Florida. Just in time for spring break, a handful of properties are giving away free nights.

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Accidental Tourist? Tips for Maximizing Happy Coincidences, and Avoiding the Bad Ones

Accidents -- good and bad -- happen when we're away. More so, maybe, because there's a certain randomness about travel -- a sense that the unexpected can happen.

Article / Air Travel

Fly Safe, Fly Smart: Pack Like The Pros

You don't need to check luggage. Never, ever again. Smart packing and traveling light helps now more than ever—especially when it comes to keeping your wallet from getting too…

Article / Air Travel

7 Secrets for Boosting Your Online Power

Got a travel problem? Just tweet about your troubles, and the airline, car rental company or hotel will fix it. At least that's the conventional wisdom.

Article / Honeymoons

Photo Slideshow: Singles Vacations in Stunning Destinations

Looking for someone who shares your passion for travel? Look no further than a singles vacation.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Photo Slideshow: 9 Top Cruise Ports for Getting in the Mood

Cruises by nature can be super romantic, and while every cruise port isn't hot, there are plenty that sizzle.

Article / Cruise

Vancouver: A Cruiser's Guide to the Olympics

If you've turned on a TV over the past two weeks, you know that we're in the midst of the 21st Olympic Winter Games. But where exactly in Vancouver are all these events taking place?

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Photo Slideshow: New Zealand Highlights From the Cover Contest

Top reader shots of New Zealand from our Cover Photo Contest.

Article / Hotels

Travel Troubleshooter: My Hotel Lost a Star, What Now?

When our reader books a nonrefundable hotel room through Priceline, she's promised a four-star property. She ends up with a three-star and when she complains, she's given the runaround.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Photo Slideshow: Skiing 7 Resorts in 7 Days in Italy's Aosta Valley

The Valle d'Aosta -- or Aosta Valley -- in Italy's far northwest, is perfectly laid out for a multi-center European ski safari.

Article / Air Travel

Good Airline Fees? Some Are Worth the Money

This isn't another story about airlines and their misguided fees. It's about the surcharges that are worth paying -- and why you should consider saying, 'yes' to them

Article / Cruise

Here Be Monsters: The Secret Story Behind Cruising's Most Cherished Traditions

It may come as surprise that many of the endearing traditions we honor aboard today's cruise ships have their origins in fear, superstition, loss, and even human sacrifice.

Article / Cruise

Authors' Favorite Picks: Favorite Onboard Spaces, Itineraries, and Pet Peeves

With as much cruising as these Frommer's authors do, they know what they like and what they don't. This week they share favorite onboard spaces and itineraries and kick around a…

Article / Air Travel

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Baggage Didn't Make the Connection

Our reader's fiancee spends an extra day in Athens after her airline forces her to recheck her luggage. Whose fault is this snafu? The airline's or hers? And what, if anything, can be…

Article / Air Travel

Why Is the Clear Airfares Act Left Sitting on the Tarmac?

If you've ever been hit with a surprise fee when you rented a car or booked an airline ticket and found yourself saying, 'There ought to be a law,' I have some good news for you: There…