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NEW YORK (AP) -- When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research....
READ MORE »How can hotel rewards points help me fund a trip?
Q: My travel budget is tighter than ever; are there any new ways I can use hotel rewards points to help fund my vacation?...
READ MORE »Tips for holding down business travel costs
With fuel surcharges, baggage fees and rising ticket costs, flying employees around the globe is more expensive than ever. American Express Business Travel has cash-saving tips for companies and road warriors:...
READ MORE »What can I do if my flight is canceled?
Q: In light of how the airlines are cutting back their schedules this fall, what can I do - and what recourse do I have - if my flight is canceled?...
READ MORE »Need a break? Here's how to get more vacation time
When family rights advocate John De Graff started doing some historical research, he came across a shocking discovery - that medieval European peasants had more vacation time than modern American office workers....
READ MORE »State Dept: Try passport cards for Canada, Mexico
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The State Department's new passport cards, which are wallet-sized identification cards designed to speed border crossings by U.S. citizens to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, are proving popular already....
READ MORE »Safety tips for travelers' protections
BOSTON (AP) -- If you're traveling overseas, try to leave your computer at home. If you must have it, put only a few files on it and leave as many as possible behind. Encrypt the files you do bring....
READ MORE »Column: Is it worth it to buy a timeshare?
Q. I'm thinking about buying a timeshare. Would it be a worthwhile investment?...
READ MORE »Take steps to keep money safe on vacation trips
NEW YORK (AP) -- The last thing any traveler wants is to lose a wallet, whether it's misplaced or taken by a pickpocket, in the middle of a vacation....
READ MORE »Careful driving, proper maintenance can hold down gas costs
NEW YORK (AP) -- When David Champion is behind the wheel of a car, he accelerates slowly and brakes gingerly. He tries to drive, he says, as if there were a cup of coffee on the dashboard that would shower him with scalding liquid if he were overzealous with the accelerator or the brake....
READ MORE »How to save on using cell phones abroad
Q: I'm heading to Europe this summer, and I want to bring my cell phone, but international roaming looks expensive. How do I keep costs down?...
READ MORE »Flyer Miles May Be Lost if Airline Fails
Q: What can I do if I have frequent flier miles on an airline that ceases operation?...
READ MORE »When to Buy Car Rental Insurance
Q: Does it make sense to purchase insurance when I rent a car, or am I already covered?...
READ MORE »Tips for Travel With Pets
FIDO IN A LIMO: More than 29 million Americans say they've traveled with their pets in the last three years, according to the Travel Industry Association of America. So what are the best options for keeping your pooch comfortable on the road?...
READ MORE »How to Travel With Your Laptop
PHOENIX (AP) -- If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe....
READ MORE »Tipping Tips for When You Travel
TIPPING ETIQUETTE: When it comes to traveling overseas on a business trip, adjusting to a foreign language and currency can be cumbersome on top of a demanding schedule. But for many, knowing what to tip the busboy or hotel concierge is the most stressful part of any international rendezvous....
READ MORE »How to Find a Quiet Hotel Room
NEW YORK (AP) -- Ever have your stay in a hotel ruined by noise?...
READ MORE »How to Save Old Frequent-Flier Miles
Q: My frequent-flier accounts have been inactive for too long, and my miles are going to go down the drain. What's an inexpensive last-minute save?...
READ MORE »NEW YORK (AP) -- When the economy was booming, many hotel companies began building new properties. Some of those are opening now, resulting in a 2.5 percent increase in hotel room supply this year, just as demand is dropping by around 1 percent or more, according to Jan Freitag of Smith Travel Research....
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