How would you like to improve your odds at the casino? Of course, the odds are against you—the house gives itself an advantage so that it can turn a profit. But how greatly the odds are stacked aga...

Today’s dashboards can be fun to use…or ridiculously complex It used to be that operating a car’s entertainment and information system was as simple as turning a radio dial. Such simplicity is ...

Stay in a Former Prison…a Gilded Train Station…Even a Grand Old Ocean Liner Some of the country’s most elegant hotels started out as something else. These luxury lodgings now offer modern conve...

Among the potentially serious diseases that international travelers may be exposed to… H1N1 (swine) flu. The virus experienced a resurgence in Mexico earlier this year. Flu season has begun in Sout...

Can’t decide where to retire? There’s no need to choose if you retire to a recreational vehicle (RV). Today’s RVs can be spacious and plush. And full-time RVers can drive their homes from town t...

Should you bet that your expensive trip will come off without a hitch? Unforeseen events sometimes cause costly trips to be canceled or interrupted. Trip-cancellation insurance could cover your financ...

Wonderful Tours for Solo Travelers Today more and more people are traveling alone. Either they don’t have a partner…or their partner has different interests—and friends and family aren’t avai...

Europe’s outdoor markets are not just places to shop for antiques, art, souvenirs and great food at reasonable prices. For American visitors to Europe, they also are a memorable way to explore a for...

Instead of picking a few restaurants as an afterthought to your travel plans, why not make food a centerpiece of your trip? An array of walking tours that feature restaurants, markets and chefs makes ...

Best Budget Hotel Chains in the US and Europe The trouble with truly budget hotel chains is that travelers don’t always know what they’re getting. Hotels in low-cost chains tend to be individuall...