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Where to Sit to Avoid Turbulence

Where to Sit to Avoid Turbulence

June 25, 2014

Do you get a little nervous or queasy when there is turbulence? Here's the best place to sit on an…

How Not to Get Sick on a Cruise
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How Not to Get Sick on a Cruise

James Windeck, MD | June 24, 2014

(The Stomach Virus Is the Least of Your Worries) Norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships inevitably receive media attention, but passengers’…

Diarrhea-Free Travel
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Diarrhea-Free Travel

June 11, 2014

Are you gearing up for some exotic travel this summer? Passport, shots, bathing suit, tummy-trouble medicine...what a drag if an…

The Four Dirtiest Surfaces in a Hotel Room
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The Four Dirtiest Surfaces in a Hotel Room

Jay Neal, PhD | May 9, 2014

When you enter a hotel room, you already know that it’s probably teeming with germs from the many strangers who…

Pauline Frommer’s Travel Secrets
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Pauline Frommer’s Travel Secrets

April 28, 2014

Love to travel? Here's how to spend less and see more…how to pack smart and not get pickpocketed…the best adventure…

Can That Turbulence Cause Your Plane to Crash?

Can That Turbulence Cause Your Plane to Crash?

John A. Greaves | April 10, 2014

You are 30,000 feet up in the air in a plane that starts shaking violently. Your first thought—will it break…

Sound Advice for Jet Lag

Sound Advice for Jet Lag

January 2, 2014

When you travel by air, it can take one day to recover for every time zone that you pass through.…

Vacationer’s Do-It-Anywhere Upper-Body Workout
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Vacationer’s Do-It-Anywhere Upper-Body Workout

Joan Price | December 23, 2013

Are you getting ready for a vacation? When you travel, your lower body probably gets a good workout if you…

Wrinkle-Free Packing for Holiday Travel
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Wrinkle-Free Packing for Holiday Travel

November 26, 2013

Are you getting ready for a road trip and stay-over at a loved one's house? Or at a relative's house?…

Don’t Forget to Pack Your Checklist
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Don’t Forget to Pack Your Checklist

July 16, 2013

You probably know it's a good idea to make a checklist of what to pack for a vacation (or a…

Don’t Get On That Plane!

Don’t Get On That Plane!

Mary ­Schiavo | July 15, 2013

Warning from a Former Inspector General It may take up to two years before it makes sense for you to…

Fabulous Food Tours

Fabulous Food Tours

Joan Rattner Heilman | June 13, 2013

Taste your way through towns from Memphis to Maui Treat your taste buds to a guided tasting tour when you’re…

Guide to Great Vacation Ideas

Guide to Great Vacation Ideas

June 13, 2013

You might think that any vacation is better than no vacation—but if you're going to go, why not have the…

Visit the Stomping Grounds of Your Favorite Authors

Visit the Stomping Grounds of Your Favorite Authors

Joan Rattner Heilman | June 13, 2013

Affordable, too! You can learn more about the lives of your favorite authors -- and have a great time doing…

Treat Yourself to a Stay at One of These Grand Historic Hotels

Treat Yourself to a Stay at One of These Grand Historic Hotels

Joan Rattner Heilman | June 13, 2013

If you’re among the many travelers intrigued by America’s heritage, there’s nothing more fitting than staying at a grand old…