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A nightly resort fee adds up for a traveler who books a Las Vegas hotel for almost a month. Should this mandatory fee be bundled into the room rate?
Today's explorers want to stay connected even in the wilderness. And they can thanks to a wide range of products that let campers stay in touch with music, media content and more.
Hidden fees can be a nasty surprise for vacationing travelers, especially if the fees are mandatory and cover basic services such as utilities.
Can't be bothered to read the fine print? It's just as well, since many contracts by airlines, car rental companies, cruise lines, and hotels appear to penalize the traveler.
Think you finally earned enough frequent-flier miles for a free plane ticket? Think again. Airlines are piling on extra fees to redeem miles for tickets and upgrades.
A magnetic levitation vacuum tube can transport you around the world in just six hours. Did a cartoon predict our future this whole time?
In only four days, one family saw the 1400s, 1800s, mid-twentieth century and a glimpse of the future -- all without leaving the West Midlands. Here's how they did it.
Will paying extra fees for carry-on luggage become the new industry standard?
One traveler's tale of luggage woes begs a question: Should we blame the airlines' rules or should we blame the passengers for putting up with the extra fees?
Tubohotel recycles tube pipes into unique accommodations in the exotic camping grounds of a Mexican city.
Afraid that his three kids will be moved to another flight, a traveler pays extra for premium seats. Have airlines gone too far to earn extra money from seat reservations?
From exotic Thailand to Panama, there are many different retirement destinations for people looking to stretch their fixed income.
Groupon is offering a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to explore the Titanic, but is anybody buying?
Travelers share their horror stories of getting hotels to honor any best rate guarantees. Should the misleading booking policy be banned?
What happens when a 'best fare guarantee' has fine print that's almost impossible to discover? Here's what one polite email can do to make things better.
Is it fair if a car rental company charges you more money based on your nationality?
What you need to know before you trade in that urban hotel for a house in the Italian countryside.
Two travelers are devastated when their wedding photos are lost by the hotel's photo shop. Does this resort owe the newlyweds more than a three-night voucher?
Potentially dangerous blood clots in the legs known as deep venous thromboses (DVTs) got the nickname "economy class syndrome" from widely publicized incidents involving passengers on long-haul flights.
The tragedy aboard Costa Concordia has focused the spotlight on the cruise industry. Two experts offer their take on how to be prepared for onboard emergencies.
In a bid to overcome her agoraphobia, a 51-year-old Illinois woman decided to take on the challenge of traveling the world to meet all of her Facebook friends.
When it comes to deciding which type of traveler is the most annoying airline passenger, would you rather ban obese passengers or screaming babies?
Here's what to expect from online access when you're flying the largest domestic U.S. airlines. Hint: Not much.
Airlines are allowed to charge extra for parents who need to sit next to their kids on flights, but there are a few things you can do to try to avoid these fees.
Without question, traveling with young children over an extended period of time requires planning. Here are some tips to help you get over the river and through the woods without too much anxiety.
Most airlines seem to dance around the issue of obese passengers. Should there be a rule that says passengers are entitled to a minimum amount of legroom and personal space?
From bumping to lost luggage, to rerouted journeys: A primer on dealing with the worst the airlines have to offer.
A UFO has landed in the forest of Sweden, and while you won't have to endure warp speed motion sickness -- it will set you back a cool $625 a night to stay in this hotel.
The controversial "backscatter" X-ray body scanners will no longer be used at European airports due to health risks associated with the technology.
Where do you want to go in 2012? Frommer's editors, authors, and experts from around the world have some ideas.
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