Tipping Tips for Travelers
Cash may be king, but figuring out how much of it to tip can leave travelers feeling like paupers. We asked experts and seasoned travelers for their best advice on tipping.
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Latest Travel Trend Data Can Help You Save on Your Next Trip
Travel booking giant Kayak.com just released a new study about travel trends, and the findings offer some good guidance for those planning their next getaway.
Travel Trends: The New Joys and Pitfalls of Traveling in 2013
The travel industry is trying win back the hearts of America's traveling public -- but that doesn't mean there's no turbulence ahead. Whether you're planning a weekend jaunt or a trip around the world, here are the travel trends you can expect in 2013.
Are You a Budget-Savvy Traveler, or Just a Cheapskate?
Nowhere is the old adage "A penny saved is a penny earned" more true than when on the road. But some travelers take it too far. But according to your fellow fliers and hotel guests, there are worse travel offenses.
Beyond Hotels: 4 Ways to Save Tons on One-of-a-Kind Vacations
With only a week or two to spend on your vacation trip, do you really want to spend it in a generic hotel? To get away from the routine and out of the tourist zone, check out these funky, cost-effective alternatives.
The 4 Most Expensive Travel Mistakes You Can Make
You may not want to think about it while you're on vacation, but every dollar you spend on your trip counts. However, if you avoid these four costly travel mistakes, you'll be able to splurge on the souvenirs.
How to Outwit the Airlines and Score a Cheap Flight
Plane tickets are costing 12% to 15% more this summer, and that's before you tack on luggage fees, taxes, charges for on-board meals, and other extras. But with a little flexibility and creativity, you can still land a good deal.
3 More Travel Tips for Keeping the Cost of Your Flight in Check
Finding a good airfare can be tough, and if you've ever sacrificed convenience for a cheaper ticket, you may have been surprised at the hidden costs that jacked up your overall price. But those fees don't have to be a mystery -- and they're not unavoidable.
Save Time and Money on City Vacations With Tourism Passes
This week in Zagreb, Croatia, I saved 20% on tickets to the ballet. In Paris, I got in free to all the best museums. In London, I skipped the line at Shakespeare's Globe theater. And whether you're traveling to Boston or Berlin, you can do it, too.
Travel Tips: How to Make the Most of Leftover Foreign Currency
When you come back from a trip with some foreign coins jangling in your pocket, they tend get discarded and forgotten. But rather than waste your hard-earned euros and yen, try these techniques to get some value out of them on your home soil.
Do You Really Need a Credit Card?
Business Insider tapped two of their favorite credit experts, Bethy Hardeman of CreditKarma.com and John Ulzheimer of SmartCredit.com, to weigh in on the pros and cons of carrying plastic.
Trapped Outside Paradise at Denver International Airport
How hard can it be to get a really good chicken walnut sandwich at Denver International Airport? Depending on when you land, a lot harder than you'd guess. And it's not just Denver: The problem of airport restaurants that are closed when passengers are still arriving is irritatingly widespread.
Summer Travel: Bring Home Less Credit Card Fees
Most Americans will have pretty tight travel budgets this summer. Here's how to save more of your dollars for fun -- and fork out less on unwanted credit card fees.
