From the outside, the Puerto Rican inn that Pablo Solomon checked into looked like it belonged on the cover of a slick vacation brochure. The landscaping seemed immaculate, the lawn was freshly trimmed, and the pool an inviting shade of blue.
Ayesha Tejpar finds out how traveling overseas can save you a bundle on health care costs
From the outside, the Puerto Rican inn that Pablo Solomon checked into looked like it belonged on the cover of a slick vacation brochure. The landscaping seemed immaculate, the lawn was freshly trimmed, and the pool an inviting shade of blue.
When Carla DeLuca canceled her room at the W Hotel Union Square in New York a week before her arrival, the hotel decided to ding her for a night's stay anyway.
The thought of spending 11 hours in a locked and upright position didn't put Elyse Weiner in a good mood. But you wouldn't have known it.
Ayesha Tejpar finds out how traveling overseas can save you a bundle on health care costs
The thought of spending 11 hours in a locked and upright position didn't put Elyse Weiner in a good mood. But you wouldn't have known it.
CNN's Bonnie Schneider tells us about several weekend festivals, including one for oyster lovers!
If you thought the travel bargains were unbelievable this year, just wait until 2010.
Amid climbing luggage fees and a flurry of surcharges, holiday airline ticket prices are a bright spot for cash-strapped travelers.
Want to get out of town this weekend? Bonnie Schneider shows us some great weekend getaways.
Want to get out of town this weekend? CNN's Bonnie Schneider shows us some great weekend getaways.
Napa isn't the only wine valley in the Golden State. This wine-lover's secret may not be a secret for long.
Airlines are changing their frequent flyer plans. Here's how you can take advantage.
Wearing a green T-shirt under a blue work shirt, I'm about to depart for Europe. At my farewell breakfast -- one last eggs-any-style -- my stylish, college-aged daughter says to me, "You look like a scrub. OK if you're painting a house."
For a weekend getaway that's a blast from the past, Kathleen Conway looks at the retro vibe in Palm Springs
Just traveling to Bainbridge Island, Washington is part of the adventure.
When it comes to "gotcha" fees, the cellular phone industry makes travel companies look like rank amateurs.
When Carla DeLuca canceled her room at the W Hotel Union Square in New York a week before her arrival, the hotel decided to ding her for a night's stay anyway.
Tucson, Arizona, offers lush desert, a 150-year-old fort, and the excitement of the "wild West."
Enjoy a weekend at the center of the cheesesteak universe, where "Magic Gardens" intersect with a "Please Touch" museum.
Experts reveal this year's unique deals for fall travel including cruises and hotels.
The check-in time at the Express By Holiday Inn London-Southwark is 2 p.m., but when Arthur Roach arrived at the hotel just after 11 a.m., he thought it might make an exception.
HLN's Richelle Carey has some clever tips on how to save money on your next rental car.
A weekend getaway to magical Monterey, California, features Cannery Row, breathtaking scenery and an iconic golf venue.
Travelers don't always have to fight the masses and schlep overseas to find exotic vacation thrills.
An exotic getaway may be closer to home than you realize. HLN's Richelle Carey reports.
Not just for history buffs, the U.S. capital also offers visitors modern pleasures.
On my last trip to Europe, I didn't bring my usual $200 cash reserve. With just a few bucks in my wallet, I landed in Madrid, relying entirely on two ATM cards and no cash safety net. It turned out OK.
Before the latest social media revolution, Jessica Gottlieb would have probably watched helplessly when her kids, Jane and Alexander, were trapped on the tarmac, waiting for their Virgin America flight to take off.
Like just about every other airline passenger this summer, Elizabeth Rodgers wants to avoid any unnecessary fees. So on a recent flight from Los Angeles to Boise, Idaho, she tried to carry all of her luggage on the plane.
Like just about every other airline passenger this summer, Elizabeth Rodgers wants to avoid any unnecessary fees. So on a recent flight from Los Angeles to Boise, Idaho, she tried to carry all of her luggage on the plane.
It wasn't John Martellaro's fault. His rental car's registration had expired, so he was pulled over twice and ticketed on his way to the Philadelphia airport. "Clearly, that was Hertz' responsibility," he says.
This city offers unique attractions such as the Hot Spot and the Bridge of Glass.
HLN money expert Clark Howard shows you how to protect your money on vacation.
Take a trip on a passenger tramway touted as the world's longest on this weekend getaway.
To some it's a vacation, to others it's a holiday. No matter what you call it, it's a time to relax.
For Jeffrey Winiarz, the only thing worse than a late arrival is an early one.
Experience the true beauty of the wild West as Zion National Park celebrates its centennial.
Gelato in hand, you're strolling down a street in Italy, when suddenly, an attractive woman starts arguing with a street vendor. A crowd gathers as he accuses her of shoplifting. To prove her innocence, she starts to strip.
New England's oldest beach town offers outdoor recreation and a glimpse of the Gilded Age.
The most embarrassing moment of my life? That's easy.
Kids on a plane.
Historic and arty Tubac, Arizona, offers a unique getaway with a southwestern flavor.
Look out for cancellation penalties. Beware of energy surcharges. And watch for facilities fees.
Visiting a new town is like having a conversation. Places ask questions of you just as searchingly as you question them. And, as in any conversation, it helps to listen with an open mind, so you can be led somewhere unexpected. The more you leave assumptions at home, I've found, the better you can hear whatever it is that a destination is trying to say to you.
It may look like Paris, France, but Montreal offers North Americans a lively and romantic weekend getaway much closer to home.
See why travel experts say San Diego, California, may be a "perfect family getaway."
The round-trip airfare from Brussels to New York on the European online travel site eDreams was 337 Euros -- until Alisa Schlossberg clicked on the "buy" button. Then it jumped to 592 Euros, creating an eNightmare.
Headed to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean? Here's a tip: Take your passport to avoid a headache coming home.
For a weekend getaway near Boston, Harvard Square offers an inexpensive and "educated" adventure.
Beginning Monday, U.S. and Canadian citizens who want to cross the border will have to present a passport or a very limited number of other travel documents.
Fumiko Seguchi did everything by the book on her recent flight to Tokyo. She confirmed her departure 24 hours in advance. She secured a seat assignment. And she arrived more than two hours before departure.
How would you respond if you were checking into your hotel on an international vacation and your friend yelled, "Hey, what room are you in?"
A weekend getaway to St. Louis, Missouri, offers a lot for a little money.
With my mantra being "pack light," I used to be against packing electronics of any kind. But now, I bring my laptop, iPod, digital camera and mobile phone to Europe. With hotels retiring their fax machines in favor of email, mobile phones getting cheaper and easier to buy, and Wi-Fi hotspots popping up everywhere, it's never been simpler to get connected.
Jack Taras and his friends thought they would be checking in at the Occidental Grand Hotel on the Dominican Republic's postcard-perfect Eastern shore for spring break. But when Taras, a 19-year-old sophomore from Providence College, arrived at the resort, he was greeted with the hotel industry's latest trick: he was walked down.
Old Town Alexandria, an easy weekend getaway from Washington, D.C., has history, art and charm -- all on the Metro line.
Near the heart of San Francisco, The Presidio offers quite a bit for a budget price tag.
Just like Bogie and Bacall, explore the natural wonders of Key Largo, Florida, on a weekend getaway.
Cruising isn't what it used to be. Just ask Steve Roberts, who recently sailed from Costa Maya, Mexico, to Nassau, Bahamas on the Carnival Glory.
Some of the best weekend getaways can take you back in time. Enjoy three destinations where history and fun collide.
George Fredrickson never suspected the travel insurance he bought for his transatlantic cruise last year was fake.
You may have heard Virginia is for lovers, but it's especially true for wine lovers.
Americans hungry for feel-good fine dining are reaping the benefits of the struggling economy.
See why Maine's southern coastline offers affordable food, history and charm.
A recent "World for $1" promotion by LastMinuteTravel.com promised a room "in any of our 15,000 hotels" for $1 a night. The only catch? You had to book them during a specified 15-minute window.
Had a problem with your last trip? Fire up your PC and post something online.
Weekend getaway along New York's Hudson River offers a chance to slow down.
Find out why New York's Hudson River Valley offers a great value for your weekend getaway.
It's been almost a year since American Airlines started charging passengers for their first checked bag, a move that every other legacy airline quickly followed. It's taken almost that long for the luggage industry to catch up to that unfortunate new reality.
The bad economy can do good things for your trip. Melissa Long has four keys to upgrades, meals and perks.
Everyone knows traveling can be stressful, but having a smartphone along can make the trek a little more enjoyable.
Carol Hodes thought the "special" $209 room rate offered as part of an upcoming convention at the Bellagio Las Vegas was a reasonably good deal -- about $10 a night off the regular price.
Easy tips on sticking with your diet and workout routine while traveling.
The cruise industry's traditional peak season for promotions and bookings may be drawing to a close, but travelers ready to set sail are still in a good position for savings.
Richard Deitsch struggled through several days of denial before facing the fact that he was thousands of miles from home and he had no idea where his passport was.
Does your boss raise an eyebrow when you ask to schedule time off?
There's probably no better way of pinching your vacation pennies than sleeping on a friend's sofa or camping out. But you don't have to rough it to afford your next getaway.
You'll never meet a traveler who, after five trips, brags, "Every year I pack heavier." The measure of a good traveler is how light he or she travels. You can't travel heavy, happy and cheap. Pick two.
"There's a plane in the Hudson. I'm on the ferry going to pick up the people."
Spending your frequent flyer miles right can make you a happier traveler. Here are four savvy suggestions.
Tips on how to get deals on tickets for Broadway shows. CNN's Melissa Long reports.
Learn how to enjoy a unique kind of vacation that lets you save cash, relieve stress and let go of your "electronic leashes."
Check out these five penny-pinching ideas aimed at maximizing your Spring Break vacation.
Flying these days may feel like work. Mix in a child and you've already put in overtime. CNN's Melissa Long has more.
Timing is everything, as CNN.com's Melissa Long found when looking for cheap seats.
CNN's Richelle Carey explains how a staycation can save you money on your next vacation.
It's a turbulent time in the airline industry. Follow these tips to avoid getting burned if your carrier goes under.
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