6 Things to Know About New Airline Rules

Passengers enjoy more protections, but airlines may be quicker to cancel flights.

How to Immerse Yourself in a Foreign Language

Travel Agents vs. Do-It-Yourself Online Travel Booking

Travelers find that agents can beat do-it-yourself online deals.

Credit Cards You Can Count On Overseas

If you plan on traveling outside the U.S., consider getting a card with both a magnetic stripe and smart chip.

How to Avoid Unnecessary Rental Car Fees

You could end up doubling the daily rate unless you just say no at the counter.

Your Guide to Bargain Travel in 2012

To keep your costs from soaring, start planning your summer vacation now.

Health Care Bargains Abroad

Patients willing to pack their bags can find significant savings in far-flung locations.

6 Things You Need to Know About Airline Miles

We help you untangle the details of frequent-flier programs and make your points work for you.

Book Early for Holiday Travel Deals

Airfares are pricier than last year, but our strategies cut the cost.

Best Rewards Credit Cards, 2011

Which rewards cards are most rewarding? We found nine great deals.

New Protections for Air Travelers in Effect

The rules require reimbursement for baggage fees if your luggage is lost and require more compensation for passengers bumped from their flights.

How to Deal With Travel Disruptions

Know what steps to take to respond to delays or cancellations due to Hurricane Irene.

Best Bargains of 2011

Our annual guide to markdowns, discounts and strategies to save you money.

What You Need to Know About Summer Travel

Whether you fly or drive, it's going to cost more to get there. But you can save on lodging, food and entertainment.

New Passenger-Friendly Rules for Air Travel

New rules will also raise compensation if you're bumped.

4 Trips That Will Give You a Good Return on Your Money

Travel to destinations where the dollar goes farther or turn a trip into a money-making venture.

7 Little-Known Credit Card Perks

Points and cash back are only a fraction of the things your card can do for you.

Fly for Less With Low-Cost Cards

Rewards credit cards can help you save money when you travel.

How to Beat Rising Summer Travel Costs

Timing and destination matter if you're looking to save money.

What Bin Laden's Death Means for Travelers

Take the proper precautions now that there is a heightened security risk.

Chasing the American Dream in China

College graduate Irving Steel took a chance and booked a one-way plane ticket to Shanghai to launch his career in the new land of opportunity.

What You Need to Know About Private Sales

They're not that exclusive, but you can still get deep discounts on luxury goods and four-star travel.

Don't Waste Your Money: The Hype Got in the Way

You had good intentions.

Earn a Degree Overseas

Get a first-rate education for less than the price of many U.S. private schools.

How Airlines' Twitter Customer Service Ranks

Find out which ones respond best to customers' tweets.

When Disaster Disrupts Your Travel Plans

Know your rights and how to improve your odds of avoiding fees and penalties if you alter your reservations.

24 Best Travel Sites to Save You Money

Find the best deals online for plane tickets, hotel rooms, vacation packages and car rentals, both at home and abroad.

20 Secrets to Save on Travel

Follow our guide to bagging the best bargains on your next vacation.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

What You Need to Know About Winter Getaways

You can still take a cheap trip to Europe or the warm waters of the Caribbean.

Valentine's Day Getaway Deals

Save money on hotels and airfare if you're planning a romantic escape.

Snag Hotel Deals With Private Sales

Sign up and you'll be alerted to luxury lodging for less.

Best of Everything 2010: Best Money-Saving Web Sites

Best Money-Saving Sites

Find deals on travel, eyeware and concert tickets with these sites.

What You Need to Know About Duty-Free

Liquor and tobacco are still the best buys.

Living the Life of a Nomad

Rita Gelman gave away her possessions and left Los Angeles to roam the world on a shoestring. Twenty-four years later, she's still a free spirit.

Flying Home for the Holidays? Buy Early or Pay More

Many airlines are planning expensive surcharges on top of recent fare increases.

The Latest Air Travel Outrages

Would you believe pay toilets and "vertical seats"?

The Dreams and Nightmares of Owning a Private Island

It’s tough out there this summer, even for the market in private islands, the ultimate status symbol. Time to buy? Not so fast.

Save Money With Fall Travel

Avoid the heat and crowds -- and find better deals -- by booking a vacation during the off-peak season.