Believe it or not, the airlines still offer several free amenities people often don’t know about. The trick, of course, is to find out what to ask for.

“Follow your bliss,” we often tell each other. And for those open to combining their love of cruising with another passion close to their hearts, various cruise lines offer theme or personal interest cruises—and the chance to “double your bliss.”

Here are 8 helpful travel tips I learned after many years (and, yes, a few decades) of traveling—tips that may inspire some “Aha” moments for you as well.

More than 55 million Americans have been “voluntourists.” And many have found it to be incredibly satisfying. Here’s a brief glimpse of the phenomenon.

The federal government’s sequester budget cuts may soon affect airports across the country. Here are a few things travelers can do to handle the changes.

Even for the seasoned traveler, a cruise is a different kind of travel experience. And, to make sure that the first cruise you choose is also a good fit for you, here are a few “proper prior planning” questions to ask that will, hopefully, guide you toward the right decisions.

Will the Sequester budget cuts lead to the long wait times and other major inconveniences in ports and airports that some Federal officials are predicting? We don’t think so.

Surveys repeatedly confirm that we are usually safer in most popular destinations than we are in our own hometowns. But American tourists, unsure of themselves in foreign lands, remain prime targets for scammers, and it’s always good to keep an eye out for certain activities. Here are a few scams that—no matter where you travel in the world—always seem to be popping up.

If you plan to travel alone soon, check out these 10 common-sense tips to help assure that your trip is a safe one.

When it comes to health, it’s smooth sailing for the vast majority of cruise travelers. But, when on board, you can experience seasickness, or you can increase your chances of getting a virus simply because you’re sharing everything from recreation facilities to doorknobs with many, many other people. Here are 8 tips for healthier, happier cruising you might want to consider.

As good as some of today’s digital cameras are, the photographer still has numerous choices that really do make the difference between run-of-the-mill vacation pictures and truly memorable ones. Here are five tips that may help.