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How to Avoid Vacation Rental Fees? Book Direct.
It takes some work to find a rental you can book directly, but the payoff can be significant.

How to Choose the Right Organized Tour
Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.

An Island-to-Island Yacht Cruise in Croatia
A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.

Destinations Where the Dollar Buys More
American travelers going abroad this summer will find their money buys more in some unexpected countries, including Japan and Australia.

Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability...

Standby Cruising: A New Option for Bargain Seekers
Are you a flexible traveler? Holland America’s standby cruises may be for you. The cost: $49 a day, excluding fees, taxes and extras. The catch:...

Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?
A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free travel to many credit...

Vacation Rentals: How to Make Your Stay Sustainable
Tips on finding a sustainable short-term rental, what you can do to conserve energy and getting involved in the community.

Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know
We talked to security and privacy experts about Airbnb’s new ban on surveillance cameras, your privacy rights and how to find a hidden camera.

Hidden Cameras: What Travelers Need to Know
We talked to security and privacy experts about Airbnb’s new ban on surveillance cameras, your privacy rights and how to find a hidden camera.