Unless I'm planning a trip, I don't spend hours every day scouring the Internet for travel bargains. I do, however, subscribe to several travel e-newsletters, including those published by ... Read More

Last fall, my husband and I planned a trip to Germany. While I was researching hotels and bed and breakfasts, my husband did some investigating of his own. ... Read More

People often ask me how I decide where to go next. I have to admit, there are so many places I'd like to visit that it isn't too difficult ... Read More

BBC News is reporting that Virgin Atlantic successfully flew a Boeing 747 jet that was partially powered by biofuels. This is the first time a commercial airplane has used ... Read More

BBC News reported yesterday that Renfe, Spain's national rail company has announced a new high-speed train route between Madrid and Barcelona. The bullet trains, called "AVE" in Spanish, will ... Read More

As FOXNews reported yesterday, Amtrak has just announced that it will use Mobile Security Teams to conduct random screening of passenger baggage. Amtrak has trained security team members to quickly screen ... Read More

When I plan a trip, I spend quite a bit of time deciding where to stay. I want to find a motel that's clean and affordable, with lots of ... Read More

European and international news sources, including CNN, Deutsche Welle and the London Times, are reporting that Kosovo will declare its independence from Serbia tomorrow. To help Kosovo transition to independence, the ... Read More

When my son was in kindergarten, my parents generously offered to take our family on a cruise. Things went well until at first, but one day my son developed ... Read More

The Washington Post and USA Today are reporting that United Airlines has changed its baggage check-in policy for passengers with nonrefundable tickets. Travelers flying after May 5, 2008, who ... Read More

Last fall, Southwest Airlines introduced a new boarding system. Passengers now line up by boarding group (A, B or C) and number (1-60) and board in order. Each ... Read More

You know, there are a lot of tour operators out there. So many, in fact, that I sometimes have trouble telling them apart. Snazzy websites, slick brochures and ... Read More

Each month, the Department of Transportation releases an Air Travel Consumer Report, which provides information on airline delays, baggage handling problems and complaints about airline service. Yesterday's report, which ... Read More

When I plan a trip, the first thing I do is head to my local library or a nearby bookstore and look at every single travel book about my destination. Sometimes, ... Read More

Virgin America has just announced some great airfare deals. Beginning in mid-February, you can fly from San Diego to San Francisco for $39 and up, one way. In ... Read More

The U.S. State Department begins accepting passport card applications today. If you typically travel only to Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean by land or sea, this card might be ... Read More