Archive for 'Travel'
How to Avoid Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fees
Jan 13, 2012 - International travelers aren't the only ones who need to be aware of unnecessary credit card fees. Did you know that shopping from home can still cost you a "foreign transaction fee"?
Avoiding 5 Common Issues With Travel Sites
Jan 06, 2012 - Online travel portals offer convenience and low prices, but you need to be aware of some drawbacks.
Strange Travel Stories of 2011 – and How to Avoid Them in 2012
Jan 02, 2012 - In 2011, it was proven once again that truth is stranger than fiction. If we can learn a few lessons about these bizarre travel stories, perhaps we can reach our destinations without generating new ones.
New Year’s Eve: Where We’ll Spend Our Night and Our Money
Dec 31, 2011 - Whether you're going out tonight or staying in, here's what your fellow Americans are up to – and it involves possums, bologna, and drag queens.
8 Money-Saving Uses for a $1 Bandana
Dec 13, 2011 - A simple $1 bandana has saved me hundreds of dollars and hours of time. There's only one thing I don't use it for, because it's kinda gross...
4 Ways to Avoid Fuel Surcharges When Using Frequent Flier Miles
Dec 05, 2011 - Frequent flier programs can change at the whim of the airlines – and rarely in your favor. Here's how to shield yourself (and your miles) from their devious ways.
How to Handle Holiday Flight Delays
Dec 02, 2011 - The next time you find yourself stranded in an airport, don't take pity on yourself – take action. Seize the next available flight while making the most of your time on the ground.
7 Tips for Getting Compensated After a Travel Problem
Nov 28, 2011 - The squeaky wheel might get the grease, but the calm complainer gets compensated with free miles or even money.
6 Ways to Avoid Sneaky Hotel Fees
Nov 21, 2011 - Whether it's in the air or on the ground, the fight against fees is shaping up to be an eternal struggle. Use these tactics to push back against fee-focused hotels.
3 Lessons From Travel Reward Gurus
Nov 16, 2011 - Last month, there was a secretive convention of unconventional travel experts. Here's what you can learn from these eccentric folks.
6 Great Ways to Save on Holiday Travel
Nov 11, 2011 - Holiday flights can be expensive and a major cheer-kill. Find out how to lower the stress and the cost of getting to your friends and family for the holidays.
The Agriturismo Experience: An Affordable Vacation on an Italian Farm
Nov 01, 2011 - Italian vacations are among the most romantic. But who can afford them nowadays? You can, if you think with your stomach and not just your heart.
6 Ways to Keep Airlines from Losing Your Bags – and 4 Tips if it Happens Anyway
Oct 26, 2011 - While you are powerless to prevent lost or damaged baggage, there is something you can do to make sure that your bags are eventually found or repaired, and that you are properly reimbursed.
9 Low-Stress and Low-Cost Ways to Fly With Your Toddler
Oct 24, 2011 - Traveling with your young children doesn't have to be an ordeal. The trick is in the preparation – and learning from other parents who have been there.
Airlines Have Terrible Search Engines For Frequent Flier Awards – and I Love It
Oct 19, 2011 - The domestic airlines don't always make it easy for you to redeem your frequent flier miles – especially on international flights. But let me share my secret way around the problem.
