Updated article: Our picks for the best travel cards change with rising interest rates and other factors. Here you'll find recommendations for airline-sponsored credit cards, bank-sponsored cards, and a comparison ... Read More

In the original version of this article, the price in this title was $1000 USD. Then I revised it to $1300 last year. With fuel prices increasing, I might need ... Read More

Not long ago, I wrote about the availability of wireless Internet connections for travelers, in an article called Wi-Fi on the Road. Here's an update for all you wi-fi aficionados: ... Read More

Millions of consumers will book holiday travel in the next few weeks. If you're among them, here are some simple rules for making the travel affordable and rewarding.

Interrupting or canceling a trip isn't just disappointing -- it's expensive. Many travelers cannot afford to resume their plans without insurance that cuts the budget bite.

Here are five tried-and-true ways to book your cruise at the best possible price. How many have you tried? More importantly, how many are you willing to try?

New article: For two decades, budget air travelers have had to weigh low fares with a required Saturday night stay. But this frustrating rule is slowly fading away. Find out ... Read More

With gasoline prices at all-time highs in many places, the costs of your other travel necessities become even more important. You won't be able to bargain at the gas pump, ... Read More

European treasures like Venice are not just for your rich uncle. You should experience the grandeur without the blizzard of expensive bills. Here are some ways to make Venice--and many ... Read More

Delta and Northwest joined other major airlines recently in filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Given all the instability in the airline industry, how should the budget-savvy traveler manage frequent ... Read More

When you find that perfect vacation at the perfect price, take a second look at all the arrangements. Prices well below the market rate sometimes indicate hidden problems that will ... Read More

Munich's 172nd Oktoberfest is history...and most of the six million tourists who visit the event have moved to other destinations. Now is the time to enjoy shorter lines and find ... Read More

New article: Fall is a great time of year to travel -- crowds are smaller and prices are often lower. Plan your budget autumn itinerary for destinations, airfares, cruises and ... Read More

Cheap airfares, thrifty hotels and many other budget travel musts hinge on your mobility. You'll be leaving the hotel that charges too much. You'll be taking trains instead of cabs--but ... Read More

New England isn't the only place to find fall colors. How about the Colorado Rockies? Few of America's largest cities are set in more beautiful surroundings than Denver. Whether you'll ... Read More