Effective today, U.S., Canadian and Bermudian citizens will need to show either a valid passport or a birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID in order to cross into the ... Read More

I’m the car rental guru in my family. I think that’s because I’m the only one who loves research enough to find the best deal, and then search all ... Read More

I was at the gym yesterday when news of the fire at the Monte Carlo Hotel flashed across the television screen. We watched helicopters fly over the smoking building ... Read More

Yesterday, Virgin Galactic founder Richard Branson and aerospace pioneer Burt Rutan unveiled the design for WhiteKnightTwo, the "mother ship" that will, they claim, make large-scale space tourism a reality. ... Read More

On my recent trip to Germany, I found myself spending a lot of time looking for ATM machines. I'm normally the money-carrying member of the family, mainly because I ... Read More

Temperatures have fallen where I live, so I am dreaming of travel to warm places. Spain, in particular, has been on my mind. I'd love to rent a ... Read More

Have you thought about traveling with your pet? Many moons ago, I took a pair of cats with me when I moved to Italy. My husband and I did our ... Read More

My friend Bill called yesterday to tell me about a local bus company that runs between the Washington, D.C. area and Atlantic City's casinos. I was immediately intrigued, but ... Read More

It's a fact of life. Single travelers usually pay more, thanks to the "single supplement." Finding a single-friendly tour or cruise can be a real challenge. This ... Read More

My friends Paul and Gin plan all of their vacations around visits to family and friends. Their adventures have taken them all over the world. They’ve visited France, ... Read More

The U.S. Department of State will accept applications for the new, wallet-sized U.S. passport card beginning February 1. This card was created to make border crossings easier for U.S. ... Read More

If you're headed to Naples, Italy, any time soon, you might want to rethink your itinerary. City residents have been dealing with a garbage strike since December 21, and ... Read More

Yes, I know. You've barely finished stowing the holiday decorations. Still, if you're thinking of traveling for Mardi Gras / Carnival, it's time to make some plans. ... Read More

In 1986, my parents took their first trip to Europe. While they were traveling, the Soviet Union's nuclear reactor at Chernobyl exploded, sending fallout into the air over several ... Read More

Several airlines have announced New Year's airfare sales since I last posted. They include AirTran, JetBlue, Frontier and Hawaiian Air, among others. You'll have to act quickly. Some ... Read More

France's controversial ban on smoking in bars, hotels and restaurants takes effect today. You'll still be able to smoke at sidewalk tables, but you won't be able to light ... Read More

January sales aren't just limited to your local shopping mall. If you're planning a trip and can book airfare soon, you'll be able to cash in on some great ... Read More