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Carry-on only travel might sound intimidating at first glance, but there are a number of benefits to traveling without checked luggage. Just think: You can save on airline baggage fees, skip the...
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Your vacation fund has enough in it for a getaway, but you don’t want to spend more than you’ve saved. That’s why all-inclusive vacations are great. You pay one price and don’t...
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Welcome to the world of miles and points! We’re glad you’re here. In this beginners guide, we’ll show you the basics of airline miles, hotel points and credit card points. We will...
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Cruises have long been a popular and easy vacation option when you want to kick back and relax. And one sailing that’s on many adventurers’ bucket lists is a wild and wonderful...
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Travel can be expensive, whether it's high gas prices during your road trip or increasing travel demand causing hotel and airline costs to rise.But it doesn't have to be as costly as...
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Air travel costs come in two parts: the face value of the ticket, and the many fees that airlines attach after the fact. Sometimes, these airline fees can cost more than the...
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The most avid travel hackers often shoot me a skeptical glare when I utter the words “timeshare presentation” as a way to get discounted hotel stays and piles of points to use...
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It might be the most common cubicle daydream: early retirement before age 65, and the freedom — financial and otherwise — that comes with it. On the other hand, perhaps life forces...
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For some, “digital nomad” evokes the image of a young, unencumbered tech worker sending emails from the beach. Indeed, three-quarters of digital nomads are under age 40, according to a 2023 survey...
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If you’ve been dreaming about visiting Europe this summer and eating gelato in Italy or visiting the Basílica de la Sagrada Familia in Spain, good news: Airfare is down 8% compared to...
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Frontier and Spirit are two major players in the budget airline game. And while the service and experience of both can seem pretty similar, each have different routes, loyalty programs and fees,...
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When deciding where to travel, Hawaii checks all the boxes for many tourists. The islands’ lush, tropical landscape provides a contrast from two years of mostly staying at home. It’s a far-off...
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Hawaii is often on the short list of dream destinations for a relaxing beach holiday. But a potential trip to paradise doesn’t happen without first asking the critical question: How much is...
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People younger than full retirement age (67 for many) who are receiving Social Security retirement benefits can earn up to a certain amount from work before the Social Security Administration reduces their...
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American tourists can visit Spain without needing to bring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, making it one of the easiest places to go. And because of fierce competition between...
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No one likes it when their flight is delayed. Whether it's been 30 minutes or 3 hours, the inconvenience of wasting your time is never a fun experience. However, in some cases,...
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Oceanfront getaways don't have to max your travel budget. Stay thrifty at one of these five destinations, known as some of the best cheap beach vacations in the U.S. 1. Myrtle Beach,...
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Each car rental company would like to claim that it offers the best perks and most options. But which one is actually the best car rental company? While that may change depending...
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Most savvy travelers know the best way to find cheap flights is to be flexible and plan ahead.But sometimes things come up — be it pressing business, a family emergency or a...
