Travel

A timeshare sounds fantastic at first. With free food and drinks, a quick presentation, and a down payment, you own a vacation home that you can use year after year anywhere in the world. Unfortunately, most timeshare owners quickly regret their decision – often, once you own a timeshare, you may feel like you don’t […]

As much as you love to travel, you can’t forget that you’re totally out of control while away from home. You can plan your trip down to the hour, but you’re still dependent on airlines, hotels, cab drivers, and even the weather. Unpredictability can strike at any time, from last-second storms to airlines losing baggage […]

People don’t like to travel when temperatures drop — the Bureau of Transportation reports that travel declines by 50% every winter. This means hotels and airlines are eager to entice you to travel!

SmarterTravel suggests avoiding hotel and airline websites altogether when booking at the last minute — the only perks available will be for top-tier rewards program members, and they won’t give away anything other than a free upgrade.

On a luxury cruise, you don’t have to worry about racking up a big bill while onboard. Most amenities are included, from beverages to excursions to gratuities.