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Break from U.S. carriers lifts passenger spirits (15 May 06:26 am)

Flying foreign airlines can be so much more pleasant than our domestic options. On a recent KLM flight to Amsterdam, the Dutch airline behaved as if it was in the customer-service industry, not merely

Nevada's Valley of Fire a sure bet (15 May 06:22 am)

Valley of Fire sounds like the name of the latest Cirque du Soleil extravaganza, but this 42,000-acre state park, about 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas in Overton, is light-years away from Sin City\'s

Vacations with a payoff (15 May 06:20 am)

Volunteers dive into other cultures, return with a wealth of experiencePicking a volunteer vacation is a lot like dating: The choices are mind-boggling, but finding the right fit takes work. Treat the

DOT: 'Enforce the law? Who, us?' (14 May 09:00 pm)

Despite having authority to regulate airline fees on international tickets, the U.S. Department of Transportation decided on Nov. 6, 2012 not to enforce its statutory requirement. This decision was in

Air travelers brace for another summer of fees (14 May 10:30 am)

It isn\'t shaping up to be a good summer for air travelers who are trying to stick to a budget. And let\'s be honest: Who isn\'t watching their bottom line?

The change-fee gouge: Worse than you thought (14 May 10:30 am)

The travel press has been full of reports that the four giant legacy lines — American, Delta, United and US Airways — just hiked the fees to re-issue \"nonrefundable\" tickets. The new fees

Town of Marshall devoted to keeping its rich history alive (14 May 05:50 am)

One of the first things that caught my eye as we drove along Michigan Avenue in Marshall, Mich., was the Rexall Drugs sign, resplendent in blue, orange and white.

Travel Postcard: 48 hours in the Scottish Highlands (10 May 03:28 pm)

Often voted the world\'s greatest train journey, the voyage from Glasgow to Fort William and Mallaig in the Scottish highlands defies superlatives thanks to its stunning views and wild

Dressing for the journey (08 May 05:03 am)

These top performers will get travelers from Point A to Point ZA zip pocket is like a luxury hotel when you\'re traveling. If just one garment you\'re wearing has one, you can check in your ID, credit

Dressing for the journey (08 May 05:03 am)

Ideas to survive a family road trip (08 May 04:58 am)

A cross-country drive with the kids can be a great family experience.

Ideas to survive a family road trip (08 May 04:58 am)

A cross-country drive with the kids can be a great family experience.

Ideas to survive a family road trip (08 May 04:58 am)

A cross-country drive with the kids can be a great family experience.

Mexico: Cancun is tops with Memorial Day travelers (07 May 08:00 pm)

Cancun tops the popularity chart with Memorial Day travelers bound for Mexico this year, according to statistics compiled by travel website Kayak.com.

New luggage blocks ID theft on the road (07 May 10:30 am)

At some point between the time she disembarked from a recent cruise in Miami and returned to Carmel, Ind., someone decided to go shopping with Jody Tzucker\'s credit card.

New luggage blocks ID theft on the road (07 May 10:30 am)

At some point between the time she disembarked from a recent cruise in Miami and returned to Carmel, Ind., someone decided to go shopping with Jody Tzucker\'s credit card.

Routehappy: The latest airfare search system (07 May 10:30 am)

The new airfare search systems keep coming, and the incumbents keep adding features. Last week, I covered three new ones; here\'s still more.

New luggage blocks ID theft on the road (07 May 10:30 am)

At some point between the time she disembarked from a recent cruise in Miami and returned to Carmel, Ind., someone decided to go shopping with Jody Tzucker\'s credit card.

New York's latest must-try spot (06 May 07:55 am)

Carbone is richly Italian at rich priceCarbone, in the dark and clubby space that once was Rocco, is Torrisi\'s a la carte analogue. Getting in is just as tough and with good reason: This Greenwich

Wisconsin supper clubs: 5,000 miles for these 50 (06 May 07:52 am)

Last year, Ron Faiola crisscrossed Wisconsin, putting 5,000 miles on his car in about three months. The result is a glorious look at a Wisconsin tradition: \"Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned

Wisconsin supper clubs: 5,000 miles for these 50 (06 May 07:52 am)

Last year, Ron Faiola crisscrossed Wisconsin, putting 5,000 miles on his car in about three months. The result is a glorious look at a Wisconsin tradition: \"Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned

Wisconsin supper clubs: 5,000 miles for these 50 (06 May 07:52 am)

Last year, Ron Faiola crisscrossed Wisconsin, putting 5,000 miles on his car in about three months. The result is a glorious look at a Wisconsin tradition: \"Wisconsin Supper Clubs: An Old-Fashioned

Tips for making the vagabonding leap (06 May 07:47 am)

Travel writer Rolf Potts, author of \"Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-term World Travel\" (Villard), offered some tips to get started on the journey.

Taking the Kids: A Mother's Day gift guaranteed to be a winner (03 May 03:00 am)

Enough with the flowers. This Mother\'s Day, give the moms in your life something they will really appreciate — \"Me Time with a Bow,\" suggests managing editor Nancy