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Travelers can protect themselves from hidden fees

Travel fees are getting more creative than ever – and so should you. When it comes to new travel fees, the sky’s the limit. Or, in Liz Pollock’s case, the fourth floor of her hote...

DATE: Apr 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

A new model for travel? Pay a local $25 a day to plan a trip

ViaHero offers authentic, personal experiences

DATE: Apr 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Kayaking, diving in Micronesia’s turquoise waters

POHNPEI STATE, Micronesia – I’m panicked and soaked as smiling locals fish me out of the bay on the island of Pohnpei in Micronesia. “Trip of a lifetime,” I sarcastically thought as we made ...

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Trump slump? International arrivals data may be wrong

That “Trump slump” we’ve been hearing about in travel may not be as bad it seems. The U.S. Department of Commerce says government statistics showing a decrease in international ar...

DATE: Apr 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Fly now, pay later: Are travel loans a good deal?

Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool drink in your hand? A search for airline tickets can bring your dream down to earth, if the steep fares charged by ...

DATE: Apr 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Andy Steves: Travel guidebook and tours for a new generation

NEW YORK – Andy Steves grew up traveling with his dad, Rick Steves, the well-known guidebook writer, tour operator and PBS show host. But Andy Steves is now offering his own brand...

DATE: Apr 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Airlines getting better in key areas except delays, report says

U.S. airlines are getting better at many things except getting you to your destination on time. They are losing fewer bags. Complaints are down. And on the anniversary ...

DATE: Apr 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Enchanted by the dazzling volcanic rocks of Colorado’s Spanish Peaks

COLORADO SPRINGS (AP) – From Interstate 25, it’s as impossible to miss as the wind turbines that break the view of the mighty twin peaks: a 300-foot mound of what looks like black rubble, a ...

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

A ‘no’ from the travel industry is not always final

Connie Matlin wants to do the impossible: buy travel insurance for what she thinks is an uninsurable trip. “My family and I would like to travel to Europe this summer,” says Matl...

DATE: Apr 8, 2018 | CATEGORY: The Travel Troubleshooter

Explosives from the World Wars wash up on U.S. beaches

MANTOLOKING, N.J. – A century after World War I ended, discarded munitions from that and other wars continue to make their way onto beaches around the country. Items ranging from ...

DATE: Apr 6, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

How do you make a destination autism-friendly?

Myrtle Beach , South Carolina, has a busy boardwalk and all kinds of attractions, from mini-golf courses and water parks to a zip line and a Ferris wheel. So it might not be an ob...

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

Interior backing away from steep fee hikes at national parks

WASHINGTON – The Interior Department is backing down from a plan to impose steep fee increases at popular national parks in the face of widespread opposition from elected officials and the p...

DATE: Apr 4, 2018 | CATEGORY: Travel

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