Many of my former English and journalism professors are probably quite dismayed with the language-bending travel terms we see these days: Voluntourism is helping people you visit; and the most...

The Soldiers', Sailors', Marines', Coast Guard and Airmen's Club is located in the Murray Hill section of Manhattan, and offers rates as low as $25 per person a night for...

Northwest has announced it will charge up to $100 USD for each award ticket issued on or after September 15. The airline's executives say the charge is necessary because fuel...

Graceland is among the most-visited mansions in the world, and it brings many a visitor to Memphis. But once they arrive, many people discover that this river city is known...

If you're not a sound sleeper, spending the night on a noisy, jolting rail car might not be a good choice. But if you're willing to sacrifice some comfort, you...

When I started writing for About.com in 1999, money-conscious travelers were serving as air couriers. They'd agree to carry a parcel overseas. In return for their baggage allotment, the traveler...

With recent prices at or above $140 USD/barrel for oil, it doesn't appear cheap gasoline is coming our way in the near future. So here are ten simple steps that...

One-bag travel is important for mobility and economy. Both major and budget airlines are charging hefty fees for overweight bags these days, so perhaps you should start by purchasing a...

Should you buy cruise insurance from the line itself or a third party? You look forward to shopping for bargains in faraway places, but what if your trip must be...

Each year, there are scores of incidents that leave passengers enraged, and airlines or other travel companies under siege. Worst of all, these problems can cost you money. A missed...