Travel Deals and Discounts for Hotels, Airlines and Vacations

Watch out for these common pitfalls so you don't inadvertently buy trip insurance.



Insurance - Travel - Financial Services - Business and Economy - Business

The Eiffel Tower isn't the only place in Paris with great views. Here's where to go for the best city views.



Paris - Eiffel Tower - France - Ile-de-France - Travel and Tourism

A Virgin Atlantic sale to London, deals from Alaska Airlines, plus find out which carriers don't charge standby fees.



Alaska Airlines - London - Virgin Atlantic Airways - United States - Alaska

Is your hotel room in New York City really legal? What you need to know about short-term apartment rentals.



New York City - Hotel - NewYork - United States - Law

This week's Travel Troubleshooter finds out what happens when you book a package deal but the provider forgets to buy your plane ticket.



Airline ticket - Travel - Recreation - Transportation - Travel and Tourism

Don't know how you can start helping others while traveling? You can plan a successful volunteer vacation by following these six steps.



Volunteer - Philanthropy - Volunteer travel - Opportunities - United States

A Canadian Rockies train trip, a Greece tour and cruise, a Cancun beach vacation, and getaways in Ecuador and Stowe, Vermont.



Vermont - Canada - Ecuador - Stowe - Recreation

This week's Smart Deal gives you airfare plus four nights' hotel in Florence, Venice, or Rome -- all for under $800 this fall.



Venice - Florence - Rome - Italy - Hotel

Unless you're a road warrior, it'll take you years to build up enough miles just by flying to get a free ticket. Here are the best ways for the little guy to earn and spend miles.



Frequent-flyer program - Travel - Recreation - Airline - Transportation

Sometimes making a big difference is as easy as stuffing a box of crayons in your carryon.



Home - Cooking - Business and Economy - Crayon - Eating