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How to afford summer travel to Europe

If you’ve put off a trip to Europe for a few years, consider 2012. The U.S. dollar is stronger against the Euro, making prices more affordable for Americans, and we’ve got six tips to help you find the value across Europe this summer. 1- Head to an... Full story

Travel tips for your destination wedding

How to avoid that cramped seat

There you are, stuck in the middle seat again. This time you ended up in the row that doesn’t recline....

7 ways to score airport lounge access

When you’re waiting out a long airport layover, nothing seems more enticing than the airport lounge....

On Passport Day, no appointments necessary

Need a passport or some extra pages for the one you’ve got? To show up at most of the country’s 25 regional...

Step up to the world’s coolest staircases

It looks like any old roller coaster with curves and heart-stopping loops. But instead of zooming by, those...

5 ways to cut down on rental car gas prices

The offer of a larger rental car at the same rate used to be a happy surprise. But now a free upgrade is...

Hike a national park without leaving home

No doubt you’re familiar with Street View, the Google Maps technology...

12 tips from the world’s best cruisers

It’s easy to get lost amid the amenities on a cruise ship. Knowing...

7 ways to save money on a cruise

Cruising can be an affordable vacation option if you know how to avoid getting nickeled-and-dimed aboard...