When Your Magnifying Mirror Shows You Too Much
How many of you have a magnifying mirror in your bathroom? Even better, who has…
Transportation
The Bumpiest Airlines
As a rule of thumb, there tends to be more overbooking—and opportunities to be bumped—on…
Foreign Rental Cars Can Be Death Traps…Taxis, Too
The car you rent in a foreign country might fall far short of modern safety…
5 Ways to Get Through Airport Security Faster
The average wait time at Los Angeles International Airport security checkpoints is 40 minutes, according…
Beware Airline “Ghost Fares”
You find an attractive airline fare on a travel website or airline site—but when you…
New Multicity Airfare Trap
New rules from American, Delta and United often make it much more expensive to book…
Road Trip Health Alert
Car air-conditioning does more than keep you cool on those long road trips. It also…
New Airfare War Benefits Travelers
American Airlines has begun matching ultra-low fares offered by discount carriers Spirit and Frontier on…
An Insider’s Tricks to Using Frequent-Flier Miles
Get More Free Flights! How far can a mile take you? That depends on how…
The World’s Smartest Traveler Busts 6 Myths About Flying
Some of the things people think they know about airline travel are not really true.…
Airline Upgrades Disappearing—But Not for You
Airline travelers—particularly those who fly enough to earn elite status—used to have a reasonable chance…
When Coach Is Better than First Class
Before you book your next flight, consider this. You already know that flying raises your…
Road Trip Boredom Busters
What’s the best way to see our great country? Behind the wheel of an automobile!…
How to Save on Airfare with Google Flights
Google’s airfare-finder website Google Flights offers some money-saving features that better-known sites such as Expedia,…
Sneaky Ways Airlines Are Tricking You Now
What’s a bigger hassle these days than traveling on an airplane? Trying to get a…
The Safest Seats on a Plane
Some seats on an airplane are safer than others… Get a seat near an exit.…
Is It Safe to Fly Now?
Honest Answers from Mary Schiavo, Former Inspector General Is enough being done to make passenger…
Don’t Lose Your Luggage at the Airport
Some airlines no longer charge an arm and a leg for a checked bag, so…
Beware the New Frequent-Flier Rules
How to Get the Most for Your Miles Now Airlines are altering rules for frequent-flier…
Cruises…3 Ways to Save
With nightly rates dropping to as little as $60 per person, booking an economical cruise…