Archive for 'Travel'

Got a Klout Score Higher Than 55? American Airlines Will Buy You Drinks
May 15, 2013 - Popular on Twitter or Facebook? You may be eligible for free Wi-Fi, alcohol, and snacks.

See More for Less: Budget Travel 101
May 15, 2013 - A limited budget need not keep you from seeing the world's most fabulous sites.

Take 5: A Roundup of Reads From Around the Web
May 10, 2013 - This week: how to start a home business, biggest job mistakes, buying and selling on Craigslist, vacation home exchanges, and why credit cards aren't competitive.

Spirit Airlines Ditches Toll-Free Line
May 08, 2013 - The airline known for its many fees got rid of its toll-free number for customers, so calling to ask for help or advice might cost you.

4 Ridiculous International Travel Fees
May 07, 2013 - You thought the fees for domestic flights were insulting? A travel website takes a look at some of the fees charged for foreign flights.

Russia Charging NASA $70 Million per Spaceship Seat
May 02, 2013 - Since the U.S. shuttle fleet was retired in 2011, NASA depends on Russia's spacecraft — and they keep raising prices.

Frontier Airlines Will Charge up to $100 for Carry-Ons
May 02, 2013 - When the new fee kicks in this summer, rates will range from free to $100 depending on how and when you pay.

Surprising Places to Score Cheap Travel Items
Apr 29, 2013 - Some essential travel supplies can be found at bargain prices in some unlikely locations -- including where you normally shop.

Hotel Cancellation Policies Getting More Strict
Apr 22, 2013 - At some hotels, it may be impossible to get a refund at the last minute, no matter what the circumstances are.

Airline Now Bases Fares on Your Weight
Apr 09, 2013 - If you fly here, you'll be stepping on the scale with your luggage. Will other airlines follow suit?

Things I Learned on My First Cruise
Apr 05, 2013 - Got a cruise in your future? Learn from my recent experience.

Hotels Still Packing on Hidden Resort Fees
Apr 02, 2013 - Despite a government warning that hotels may be breaking the law by hiding fees, many are still tacking on $30-a-night extra charges.

7 Things You Should Have in Your Wallet, 10 You Shouldn’t
Mar 28, 2013 - If your wallet gets stolen, whether it's an inconvenience or a catastrophe will depend on what you've got in there.

Government May Soon Allow Electronics on Planes
Mar 26, 2013 - We're always told to shut off our devices for takeoff, but the Federal Aviation Administration seems ready to change the rules.

The Most Expensive Room Service in the U.S.
Mar 25, 2013 - Think $8 for a bottle of water is too high? So do we. Here's how much you'll shell out in some of America's priciest places.