If you love exploring national parks but hate contending with the hordes of people you find at places such as Yellowstone and the Grand Canyon, you can visit some of these lesser-known undiscovered tr...

Does any vacation period have a more salacious reputation than spring break? But you don’t have to “go wild” to enjoy a great—and affordable—getaway… 1. Avoid the students. In 2013, Easte...

With nightly rates dropping to as little as $60 per person, booking an economical cruise would seem to be as simple as stuffing yourself at the onboard dinner buffet. But many cruisers, initially pull...

A 41-mile stretch of Texas State Highway 130, a toll road connecting Austin and San Antonio, now has a speed limit of 85 miles per hour (mph), the highest in the country. Highway speed limits are cre...

New York City has rightfully earned a reputation as an expensive place. But there are great things you can do for free, especially during the holidays. Of course, you can stroll along Fifth Avenue, ch...

How to Replace It for Hundreds Less Hardware stores used to copy car keys for just a dollar or two. But now most car keys are high-tech devices that can cost hundreds of dollars to replace. Fortunate...

My husband and I landed in Rome, jetlagged and luggage-laden, and rushed to catch the high-speed train to Florence. On the train, two young women offered to help us find our seats. I was pleased to ha...

Safe, Beautiful Trails from City to Countryside That Everyone Can Enjoy Millions of Americans now are cycling for transportation, exercise and fun. In response, many areas in the US have special pave...

Long line for a cab at the airport? Cabs hard to catch on a rainy day? New car-on-demand services allow passengers to use their smartphones to order chauffer-driven Town Cars and comparable vehicles o...

The “bidding” feature on Priceline.com has become one of the most popular tools for travelers to slash prices on hotels. But to get the lowest price, know the best strategies… HOW BIDDING WORKS...