How to buy car-rental insurance in Europe

Always have comprehensive insurance when renting abroad, where your personal car insurance is unlikely to be valid and deductibles are high.

5 fitness gizmos for athletic travelers

Thanks to a slew of new gadgets, it’s easier than ever to monitor — and, hopefully, maintain — your fitness routines when away from home.

Tingo throws hat into the hotel booking game

A new service just entered the hotel booking market, and Tingo is its name-o. Tingo offers hotel room inventory just like well-established players such as Expedia.com and Hotels.com.

Travel tips for your destination wedding

If you’re a bride planning a destination wedding, the Transportation Security Administration suggests you plot your trip through airport security as carefully as you plan that trip down the aisle.

15 international food etiquette rules

Knowing what the etiquette rules are won't just save you from some awkward situations; they can help you make friends abroad.

Google Flight Search goes global

Google is expanding its route map. On Thursday, the company rolled out an updated version of its Flight Search tool, expanding the airfare-comparison service from the U.S. to more than 500 airports around the world.

8 new apps for finding the perfect hotel

The new kids on the Web offer tools for smarter comparison shopping, and searches for smaller BBs and niche neighborhoods.

Which airlines are tops in customer service?

JetBlue, Southwest and Virgin America are among the 50 companies dubbed “2012 Customer Service Champions” in a J.D. Power and Associates report released on Wednesday.

Headset promises to help travelers fight jet lag

Business-class passengers on Finnair flights between Helsinki and Shanghai will soon be asked to test bright light headsets that claim to help fight jet leg and reset circadian rhythms by delivering bright light to photosensitive regions of the brain through the ear canal.

7 ways to score airport lounge access

Lounges can ease the crush and chaos of airports, providing a quiet refuge where you can relax, catch up on work and grab a refreshment.

Travel photo: Rainbow over Kalalau Valley

Charles Casey lucked out with the weather, capturing a rainbow just before the clouds moved in.

Book offers vigilant travelers tips to identify suspicious behavior

The Department of Homeland Security has flooded airports, cruise ports, subways and bus stations with posters and recorded announcements for its “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign.

6 ways to save money on a cruise

Cruising can be an affordable vacation option if you know how to avoid getting nickeled-and-dimed on board.

12 tips from the world's best cruisers

Keep an eye on your towel, don't get nailed by roaming charges on your cell and pick a cabin that's not under the disco.

Traveling with tots? Find a sitter in the sky

Nanny in the Clouds is a new website that will match parents seeking in-flight babysitters with a fellow passenger on their flight who has experience caring for children.

New luggage for space-starved travelers

If you’ve been feeling cramped in your travels lately, you’re not alone. The good news is that the makers of luggage and other accessories are debuting products that can help alleviate the pain.