Travel
Alaska Airlines Offers a New Short-Cut Through Airport Security
Krystal Steinmetz on March 23, 2016
The airline is the first to allow its frequent fliers to redeem miles so they can scoot through the security line without removing shoes, jackets and belts. Is the convenience worth the cost?
First Cruise Line Cleared to Sail From U.S. to Cuba
Karla Bowsher on March 22, 2016
When a seven-day cruise departs from the Port of Miami on May 1, it will begin a historic journey.
Proposal: Separate Flights for People Traveling With Kids
Krystal Steinmetz on March 18, 2016
It’s not just childless travelers fed up with screaming kids who would like to put traveling families on different planes. Arguably, it could make travel better for the kids too.
America’s Coolest Budget Travel Secret: Alpine Huts
Marilyn Lewis on March 17, 2016
Less rustic than camping and more exotic than a hotel, a vacation spent in backcountry alpine huts and lodges combines lower-cost lodging and a healthy outdoor adventure.
This Guy Is Flying Around the World for $2,400, and You Can, Too
Krystal Steinmetz on March 24, 2016
This journey with stops in 10 major cities in eight different countries shows how you can get the trip of a lifetime at a deep discount.
New Bill Aims to Ground ‘Ridiculous’ Airline Fees
Krystal Steinmetz on March 10, 2016
Tired of being hit with additional fees when you fly? This proposed legislation is on your side.
8 Smarter Ways to Use Your $1,000 Savings on Gas This Year
Jim Gold on March 8, 2016
With gas prices less than half of what they were in 2014, you have the opportunity to do something more with your windfall than frittering it away on extra Big Macs.
Resort Fees Spread Like Wildfire, and Spark New Efforts to Ban Them
Christopher Elliott on March 7, 2016
In the past year, hundreds more resorts hit travelers with these controversial surcharges for features such as wireless Internet access and towels at the hotel gym.
10 Awesome Disney World Freebies
Krystal Steinmetz on April 27, 2021
A family vacation to Walt Disney World can be expensive, so do your wallet a favor and take advantage of some of these cool Disney freebies.
Sorry, Smokers: No More Vaping on Flights
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2016
Why the U.S government has put the kibosh on the use of e-cigarettes on commercial flights.
12 Ways to Squeeze the Most Memories From Every Travel Buck
Jim Gold on March 1, 2016
Whether you’re a frugal traveler or prefer luxury, you want to make the most of your adventure. A professional traveler and writer shares his secrets.
Beware, Disney’s New Surge Pricing on One-Day Tickets
Krystal Steinmetz on March 1, 2016
Disney is rolling out a new seasonal pricing plan on its one-day park tickets. Find out how the new tiered ticket pricing could impact your next trip to Disneyland or Disney World.
14 Proven Ways to Save on Travel
Marilyn Lewis on April 7, 2020
Summer is coming. A tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous vacation — just substitute imagination and planning for money.
In-Flight Entertainment, No Credit Card Needed
Karla Bowsher on February 26, 2016
Passengers who want to buy entertainment while flying Southwest Airlines will no longer need to retrieve their wallets first. Find out more.
This Invention Could Make Your Flight Even More Like Bus Ride
Ari Cetron on February 23, 2016
Bench seating as envisioned in a patent application would help manage a range of passenger sizes, but it raises the potential for awkward situations and ticketing issues.
Airlines’ Increasingly Bizarre Ways to Add Luggage Charges
Christopher Elliott on February 19, 2016
When in doubt, an airline charges for bags, because luggage has become a massive source of revenue. But you can fight back. Here’s how.
Why American Students Are Flocking to German Universities
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2016
Americans are lured by nearly free higher education in Germany. Here’s why it’s a great deal for both Bonn and the international college students.
About That Titanic II Sailing… Don’t Hold Your Breath
Krystal Steinmetz on February 15, 2016
The luxury cruise liner was supposed to hit the open seas two years from now on a more successful journey than its ill-fated namesake, but it appears to be sinking before getting underway.
Airplane Ticket Prices Reach 6-Year Low
Karla Bowsher on February 11, 2016
Airline prices are dropping, according to one key measure. Find out why some are skeptical of the numbers.
How to Get a Year (or More) of Free Flights on Southwest
Krystal Steinmetz on February 7, 2016
This frequent flier program offers one of the very best loyalty perks in existence. Find out if it makes sense for you.
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