If you're fortunate enough that you can travel when you want, instead of when your employer or school wants, fall is a great time to get going. Ed Perkins offers up ideas.

You've probably already used one of the big online airfare search systems, but you may be searching in the wrong place for your specific needs. Ed Perkins explains.

When booking your flight, price is an important factor. But on some flights, you may want to fork over a little extra cash for a more comfortable experience. Ed Perkins explains your options.

Imagine what family life was like for the Ancient Puebloans as you explore the cliff dwellings in southwest Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park.

More than just sensibly priced, these hotels offer a little something extra to make them stand out from the crowd!

"Free" travel may sound appealing, but don't jump so quickly. Ed Perkins explains the strings and responsibilities attached.

Do these stores really offer good deals, or are they there to feed off a bored and captive audience? Ed Perkins investigates.

While getting bumped from a cruise is extremely rare, it's good to know what will happen if you do get bumped, and what actions you can take to ensure your vacation survives.

Ed Perkins explains how to work your way through the maze of Internet-based buying channels—with a few necessary detours—to find the best airfare for your itinerary.

With 52 beaches, great restaurants, and plenty of hiking and biking, Nantucket has it all. Find out what makes this island great long after the peak summer season has ended.

We've searched high and low for the most exciting off-peak locales, including beach towns, cultural centers, and tropical escapes, and narrowed this year's best bets down to just five.

Often claimed tour savings results from a serious overestimation of the costs of independent travel. Ed Perkins explains how to dissect a package to find out the true value.

New sites offer everything from last-minute deals on vacation rentals to "secret sales" for conventional hotels. Ed Perkins weighs in on the good, the bad, and the ugly.

While it's easier than ever to lose one's miles to harsher expiration policies, it's also easier than ever to keep them alive.

From kitchens to bathrooms RVs have everything you need, and allow you to experience all the perks of camping minus the dirt and bugs.

Airfare 101 covered questions about planning a trip for minimum cost. Airfare 201 gets to the meatier question of how the airlines play their fare games and how you can game the system.

If you're traveling during the holidays, advance prep is key. But how early is too early? When's the best time to book? Find out!

While you may enjoy your vacation more when you have your pet with you, traveling with Rover or Mittens can be dangerous to the pet's health. Ed Perkins explains your options.

As a tourist, you can't do much about travel taxes, except stay away from the worst offending places. Sadly, those are often destinations you want to visit.

How do you know what's going on? Is anything happening onboard during port calls? What can kids do? Cruise Critic Senior Editor Erica Silverstein explains your options during the day, night, and anytime in between.

With 15 historical sites along the Freedom Trail, a plethora of museums, and a quintessential ballpark, Boston is the ideal destination for families looking to stroll through time.

How do you know when and where to fly for the best deals? Ed Perkins explains what seasons and days of the week are best for snagging a bargain.

Are Eldergadget's reviews of products and services actually helpful? Or do they target some marketing maven's caricature of seniors? Ed Perkins weighs in on the site's merits.

Opaque travel sites are not scams, but if you don't know what you're doing, and how the systems work, you can be very disappointed. Ed Perkins explains how to find the good deals.

Since American and Iberia are frequent flyer partners, I should be able to transfer miles from one program to the other, right? Wrong, according to Tim Winship.