The best time to buy airline tickets

Jan 23, 2012
A recent study finds domestic airfares bought six weeks in advance are the cheapest.

Cruise accident may leave lasting wake

Jan 17, 2012
The accident off the Italian coast could dissuade a key cruise industry demographic.

New Year's Eve a priceless marketing tool for NYC

Dec 30, 2011
The Times Square celebration brings in a worldwide audience and millions of tourist dollars to NYC every year.

The end of the tiny bottle?

Oct 17, 2011
Hotels looking for ways to economize are doing away with the travel size.

Mid-day Extra: Oktoberfest on a budget

Oct 4, 2011
This year's Oktoberfest had significantly higher prices as a result of the global financial downturn.

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Dutch tulips held hostage in Romania

Sep 20, 2011
Romanian officials have seized truckloads of Dutch tulips at the border this week, claiming they could be contaminated with a dangerous bacteria. It turns out, much more than flowers are at stake.

Marriott, Hilton... Or your home

Sep 16, 2011
Instead of staying at a hotel next time you travel, why not try a stranger's extra bedroom or guesthouse? We take a look at the pros and cons of this unusual arrangement.

Rental car industry hit hard by economic downturn

Sep 14, 2011
Not long ago, the acquisition of Dollar Thrifty looked like an attractive option to rental car company Avis. Now, tough economic times have changed its mind.