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Unexpected Fees: The True Cost of Travel
Airline ancillary fees, hotel add-ons, ATM and foreign currency surcharges, tips ... estimating the total cost of a trip involves much more than simply adding airfare + hotel + car rental.
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Car Rentals Abroad: What to Know
Knowing what to be aware of ahead of time can save you from unnecessary complications on your next international car rental.
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Save on Train Trips Around the Globe
Sometimes the best way to get around a country is by train. Here's a roundup of some of the best train deals available.
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Destination: Montreal
With its French street signs, chic boutiques and 17th-century buildings, Montreal feels more like Paris than like a major North American city.
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8 Best U.S. Road Trips
Whatever type of adventure you seek, there's a road trip out there for everyone. Check out these eight themed U.S. road trips.
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Three Secrets for Traveling like a Local
Sick of always feeling like an outsider? Check out three ideas for finding genuine local encounters in a foreign place.
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Beyond the Boring Guided Tour
Standard city tours often involve lots of standing around listening to guides recite memorized facts. But not all guided tours are so dry, like this Amsterdam outing.

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