Although the name sounds more like an amusement park adventure ride, "open jaw" flights are nothing to be scared of, and can actually save you a lot of time and money. Open jaw flights, also known as...

If you're looking for a way to score some cheap plane tickets and arrive at your destination with plenty of time left in the day, booking flights in the early morning is often the way to go. Traveling in...

As you probably know, there are plenty of minor -- and not so minor -- things that can go wrong when you fly, from the moment you start looking for cheap flights to picking up your luggage at your destination....

Any fan of Elvis Presley is probably familiar with Elvis Week, that special time in August to commemorate the King of Rock and Roll and all of his contributions to American music and culture. The famous...

With the warmer weather and the summer season upon us, that can only mean one thing... vacation! Like most Americans, you're probably planning your big escape over one of the big three weekends (Memorial Day,...

It seems like pretty much every airline these days is charging for checked bags. After a spike in fuel costs caused airlines to raise their fares years ago, many passengers favored the "staycation" instead of...

So you’re just about done planning your dream vacation to Europe. Whether it's a romantic month for two in Tuscany or a wild getaway to Dublin with your best buds, chances are you'll encounter a few new...

When you're constantly traveling or preparing for a family vacation, one of the most vital parts of your luggage is a first aid kit. It's easy to buy a simple first aid kit at the store with many essentials....

Los Angeles is a vibrant metropolis teeming with fun things to do and vast, diverse neighborhoods in which to do it. But unlike New York, with its great transit system, LA is difficult to get around -...

Boston is a city of true Americana; it’s here, after all, where most of American history began and evolved! As such, you’d think it’s a straightforward kind of Middle Atlantic city that has developed...

With spring break around the corner, it always helps parents to know a few tricks of the travel trade. And spring break is a great time to travel. Often, you'll find fewer crowds and fewer hassles traveling on...

St. Patrick's Day, one of the most celebrated festivals of the year in the U.S. isn't even American! Taking place annually in mid-March, St. Paddy's gives us another opportunity to play hooky and drink beer....

When people get ready to go on vacation, often travelers have one particular destination in mind. Occasionally, however, you’ll wind up with an opportunity to tack a side trip onto your vacation. Side trips...

Anyone truly interested in delving into the rich history of the world or reveling in its wide array of cultures has to take at least one trip to Europe. However, first-time European travelers may find...