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Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Now That's a Change Fee!

The tickets our reader buys for a vacation to Tanzania are refundable with a change fee, but she doesn't know the fee is a quarter of the cost. Is she going to lose thousands of…

Article / Food and Drink

Up On The Roof: The Best Hotel Bar Terraces in New York City

When the weather turns warm, New Yorkers get on the elevator and head to the roof. They're rewarded with magnificent views, cooling breezes, and refreshing (if overpriced) beverages.

Article / Winter Sports

Global Ski Resort: Prices Drop as the Season Ends

Whistler stretches its season and lowers its rates, Tahoe extends deals to 2009-2010 early birds, Zermatt makes Swiss skiing more affordable, and other special offers around the world.

Article / Winter Sports

Slope Specs: Steamboat's Classic Slopes and Modern Amenities

Steamboat is a big ski area -- beefy as the surrounding ranch land -- that rises above the broad Yampa River Valley and is known for reliable and abundant feather-light snow.

Article / Winter Sports

Slope Specs: Alaska's Alyeska Pushes into Spring

No other resort combines true high-mountain terrain, a low oxygen-rich elevation, and splendid ocean views, in addition to a season that runs on to Memorial Day.

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Can Camping be Chic? 5 Stylish Tent Vacations

Camping doesn't have to be about roughing it in the elements, smelly sleeping bags, and surviving on tinned food. Here are five ways to see the softer side of the great outdoors.

Article / Food and Drink

5 Ways to Eat for Less in Stockholm

It is possible to eat like royalty while on a budget, as long as you know where (and when) to dine. Here are our five favorite ways to eat on the cheap.

Article / Local Experiences

A Bloomin' Good Time: Flower Festivities Across the Country

For an opportunity to get out and smell the roses, so to speak, here are five fabulous flower festivals across the U.S. to consider.

Article / Women

Women on a Mission: How to Indulge Your Sense of Adventure

Discover women-only group trips to Machu Picchu, Quebec City, the Grand Canyon, the south of France, and more.

Article / Food and Drink

An Insider's Guide to Eating L.A.'s Koreatown

L.A. is home to some of the best Korean restaurants in the world, rivaling even those in Korea. Here are five traditional dishes and the best places to get each one.

Article / Money and Fees

Spring Broke: 6 Secrets for Traveling Free

Free isn't just a legitimate goal for your next trip. It might be a realistic one, too. How do you travel without paying?

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Right State, Wrong Ramada

Our reader accidentally reserves a nonrefundable room in the wrong city. Now his hotel wants to keep the money. Can he get a refund? Or is he stuck with a room he can't use?

Article / Local Experiences

Taking the Kids to the Kennedy Space Center

Are your kids ready to go to Mars or maybe just the moon? Pique their interest in the interstellar with a trip to the Kennedy Space Center in Cocoa Beach, FL.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

All Aboard: Family Sailing Adventures Around the World

Your family can sail the seven seas -- or at least one of them -- and you don't have to be rich and famous to afford it.

Article / Family & Kids

Sugaring Off: Traditional Family Fun Outside Ottawa

Traditional maple syrup farms have added twists to lure families to the country -- syrup making, sleigh rides, hearty pancake breakfasts, and plenty of freebies.

Article / Local Experiences

How a Change in Your Surroundings Can Help You Change Your Career

Travel may be the last thing on your mind if money is tight, but how about a trip that could be career-changing?

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Plunge Deep into the Caribbean's 5 Best Dive Resorts

Whether you're a master or novice looking to get certified -- here are five Caribbean spots where you can get your dive on in style.

Article / Miscellaneous

Travel Writing 101: What is Good Travel Writing?

There are as many kinds of writing as there are authors, but what type is best for you? As a writer, you should think about what your objectives might be before you touch fingers to…

Article / Money and Fees

Pick a Card, But Not Any Card: How to Choose the Best Hotel Credit Cards

If your credit card just gives you credit, you're missing out. Hotel credit cards can get you free nights and flights in pretty much any destination you choose. Find the one that's…

Article / Money and Fees

Airfare Absurdity: 6 Tips for Navigating the New World of Airline Tickets

Airlines break out their fares in confusing ways because it makes prices look lower. Here are a few tips for seeing your way around surprise fees.

Article / Local Experiences

What to Expect from a Nile River Cruise

A Nile cruise is one of those journeys you feel it imperative to take, at least once in a lifetime. Easy to say, but how to choose among the some 240 riverboats said to ply these…

Article / Money and Fees

Deal or No Deal? 6 Secrets for Spotting a Bargain

All across the travel industry, people who thought they were getting deals are discovering that they aren't. But how do you know? Here are a few tips.

Article / Cruise

What Does it Really Cost to Take a Cruise?

The cruise lines are coming up with more and more ways for you to spend your money once on board. Here's what you'll really spend for that bargain cruise of your dreams.

Article / Local Experiences

De-Stress the Recession at 5 Affordable Spas

You can still treat yourself to some R&R without totally blowing the budget at a number of affordable spas around the U.S., from Arkansas to Vermont, and North Carolina to…

Article / Local Experiences

10 Tips for Enjoying Washington, D.C.'s Cherry Blossoms

This year April 4 is the estimated date of peak bloom, but as in life, there ain't no guarantees. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your visit.