Expensive airfare, packing and lugging suitcases, long invasive security lines, crowded planes, congested highways, kids whining and poking one another, and this is a vacation? No wonder many people return from vacation needing a vacation from the vacation. Now imagine instead waking up in comfortably familiar surroundings tailored specifically to your...

The hills, the thrills, the cable cars - must be San Francisco. Renowned for its cool neighborhoods, busy waterfront and quirky personality, San Francisco makes for a great spring getaway. And thanks to San Francisco CityPASS , smart travelers can save nearly half off admission to...

Travelers can pay up to $170 more on airfare if they travel on peak days, but those who are flexible with their dates can save. To get a cheaper flight over Thanksgiving, the day-by-day analysis suggests travelers should avoid Sunday returns, and opt to return the Friday or ...

(NewsUSA) - It's never been harder to pack for a flight. Airlines' three-ounce rule, which forbids any liquid or gel in a bottle over three ounces in size, means repackaging personal products or buying sample-sized items for your carry-on bag. At the same time, most airlines...

According to the recent Federal Trade Commission report on consumer fraud and identity theft, identity theft was the number one reported crime in 2009, representing 21 percent of all consumer reports. In that report, Florida, Arizona and California were noted as having the most victims per capita, with California and...