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Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Paid for a Permit That's No Good

When our traveler arrives in Grenada, he's told he needs a local permit along with the international license he already has. Should his agency refund the price of the license? And…

Article / Money and Fees

6 Secrets for Getting a Travel Company to See Things Your Way

How do you persuade a travel company to come around to your way of thinking? Here are six suggestions.

Article / Road Trips

Los Angeles: Route 66 at the End of the Line

The legends surrounding that most famous of all U.S. highways, Route 66, seem to pile one atop another. You can see where they ended up at 66's terminal just north of Downtown Los…

Article / Local Experiences

The 5 Wurst Ways to Eat Cheap in Berlin

It's arguably a sin to come to Berlin and not eat sausage -- at least once -- especially if you're traveling while penny-pinched. Here's where to go.

Article / Money and Fees

Pauline Frommer's Spend Less, See More Tips for Getting Money Abroad

In this series of monthly tips, you'll find some terrific ideas to help you get the most out of every trip. This time around, I share some insight about how to get money abroad while…

Article / Outdoor & Adventure

Park of the Week: Sequoia National Park

Part of a trio of adjacent parks that includes Kings Canyon and Yosemite, Sequoia is a force in its own right as home to Mt. Whitney, great hiking trails, and stunning scenery

Article / Local Experiences

Native American Heritage Around Albuquerque

The land around Albuquerque is home to almost 20 pre-Colonial settlements, making the city a perfect starting point and gateway for exploring Native American heritage.

Article / Travelers with Disabilities

The Able Traveler: Clearing the Air About Accessible Plane Travel

With the peak travel season upon us, hereÂ?s a sampling of what travelers want to know about access in the friendly skies.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Help! My Room Rate Just Tripled

The nightly rate at his Moscow hotel is $279 -- at least that's what Expedia promises -- but the hotel jacks up his rate to $839 a night. Who's right? And who should pay the bill?

Article / Money and Fees

10 International Shopping Scams & How to Avoid Them

Suzy Gershman shares her top tips on how not to be taken for a ride when shopping at home, abroad, and online.

Article / Family & Kids

Get Thee to Babylon This Christmas for Family Oohs and Aahs

For a free holiday evening that's exciting and will have the whole family in awe, put your kids in the car, put on your favorite Christmas CD and hit the Long Island Expressway for…

Article / Arts and Culture

7 Historic Homesteads of Great Writers

The home that inspired Little Women, Tom Sawyer's stomping grounds, and five more homes around the world where authors brought their own worldÂ?s to life.

Article / Beach & Water Sports

Uncovering Florida's Hidden Atlantic Escapes: Amelia, Fort George, and the Talbot Islands

Barrier islands dot the maritime landscape along the Florida's Atlantic coastline, and they're ideal getaways for a day, a weekend, or longer.

Article / Money and Fees

Thank You! 6 Reasons We Love Travel Now

It took a couple of airline bankruptcies, a summer of staycations, a serious recession and the near-collapse of the world economy, but by golly, travelers are feeling loved right now.

Article / Local Experiences

California's Other Wine Country: Calaveras County, California

Long the land of leaping frogs and tall tales, Calaveras County is quickly becoming California's new wine destination.

Article / Cruise

New Celebrity Solstice Breaks Ground on the Future

'Solstice' rethinks the accepted paradigm of contemporary cruise ship design. It's such a departure in feel that Celebrity might have been tempted to name it Celebrity 'Evolution' --…

Article / Cruise

5 Great Mediterranean Ports

The eastern Mediterranean is ideal for travel by ship because many great ports are relatively close together -- you can see a lot on a 7- to 14-night itinerary.

Article / Air Travel

It's Not Too Late to Grab a Last-Minute Holiday Getaway

Traveling during the holidays usually means paying a premium, but the current economy has many tour providers skipping the mark-up in favor of getting bottoms on seats and bodies in…

Article / Local Experiences

Majestic Montserrat: A Caribbean Escape for Less

Find pristine landscapes, untouched rainforests, quiet black-sand beaches, and a wide selection of water-based experiences for a fraction of the cost of other Caribbean escapes.

Article / Money and Fees

Travel Troubleshooter: Funny Math on My Mexico Vacation Refund

When our readers cancel a Mexican trip, they're promised a refund by Apple Vacations. But even with cancellation insurance, they're only being offered a fraction of the price they…

Article / Winter Sports

Rockies Report: Boards at Taos, New Digs at Telluride, and More

This week's roundup includes an update on the first full season of snowboarding at Taos, renovations at Telluride, free skiing at Jackson Hole, and more updates.

Article / Winter Sports

Slope Specs: There's No Place Like Stowe Place

Modern amenities notwithstanding, skiing at Stowe still carries a pioneering pedigree and a reputation for challenge that confronted early skiers on the area's original single chair…

Article / Local Experiences

Costumes and Lights, Seafood and Bullfights: International Festivals for Everyone this Winter

Auckland celebrates sailing and fishing, Costa Rica promotes humane bullfights, Scotland honors a favorite son, and more seasonal celebrations around the world.

Article / Local Experiences

San Francisco Culture, Neighborhood by Neighborhood

SF's global denizens comprise a confluence of cultures -- a fact that's rooted in the city's complex history of import and immigration. To fully experience each ingredient in this…

Article / Health, Insurance, Security

Travel Health & Safety: Crying Babies on Your Plane

Until recently, we thought there was nothing to be done about crying babies on airplanes, and we're sure most people believed the same. Here are a few ways to make it better.