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Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls

Temporary toll passes, now free for those who rent cars at the Orlando airport in Florida, allow drivers to avoid charges for toll payment devices....

Exploring Chicago on a Budget

Recommendations from a city-dweller on where to find excellence in music, art, theater and food without spending a fortune.

What to Know About Hotel Day Passes

Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.

How to Avoid Vacation Rental Fees? Book Direct.

It takes some work to find a rental you can book directly, but the payoff can be significant.

How to Choose the Right Organized Tour

Group size, participants’ age range, style of travel and budget are among the factors you should consider when selecting an itinerary.

An Island-to-Island Yacht Cruise in Croatia

A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.

Exploring the Remote Gila Wilderness in New Mexico

The Gila Wilderness, home to wolves, mountain lions and other wildlife, marks a century as a ‘land lab,’ where nature thrives as far as the...

Destinations Where the Dollar Buys More

American travelers going abroad this summer will find their money buys more in some unexpected countries, including Japan and Australia.

Driving the Alaska Highway

On an epic road trip, a family plots a course from Alaska to the Lower 48, passing through some of Canada’s most spectacular scenery. The...

Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers

Slippers supplied by hotels — flimsy models usually made of plastic and fabric — are the next single-use item in the cross hairs of sustainability...