How to plan an affordable European vacation

The ailing dollar and the robust Euro are making it almost impossible for many Americans to travel to Europe. But there are some tricks you can try to minimize the damage. Here are some tips from Travelocity's Genevieve Brown.

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How to find last minute travel bargains

With fuel prices continuing to skyrocket you might think it's impossible to have a bargain vacation. Not true, says Travelocity's Genevieve Brown, who shows us how to find last minute travel bargains.

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How to minimize airport security hassles

Airport security regulations have lots of us confused. What liquids you can bring on the plane, again? Mark Orwoll, senior contributing editor for Travel + Leisure Magazine, shows how to get through airport security screening with minimum hassle.

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How to avoid lost luggage

Arriving at your destination without your bags can really ruin a trip. Travel + Leisure’s Mark Orwoll has some advice on how to minimize the risk of that happening, since we know it's not possible to guarantee you can avoid lost luggage.

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How to get the most from frequent flyer miles

Using frequent flyer miles may seem more difficult these days, but you can actually accumulate them and spend them without ever getting on a plane. Pauline Frommer, of the Frommer Guides, shares her secrets for how to get the most from frequent...

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How to plan a winter vacation

If you're thinking about booking a vacation over the holidays, it helps to know some insider tips for getting the vacation you really want. Amy Ziff, Travelocity’s Editor-at-Large, has great ideas for how to plan a winter vacation.

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How to help your teen through puberty

Parents may groan at the thought of their children reaching puberty, but it's no picnic for the kids, either. Carol Weston has written two books about girls, and is the longtime advice columnist for Girls’ Life magazine. Here's her advice...

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How to end a friendship

Let's face it, not every friendship is meant to last forever. But you can de-friend another person with a bit of tact. Here's Melissa Kirsch, author of The Girl's Guide to Absolutely Everything, with some tips on how to end a friendship.

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How to deal with flight delays

Remember when air travel was fun? We don't either. Flight delays and cancellations seem to be inevitable. Here are some secrets to help you get more from your airline when you're delayed, from Mark Orwoll of Travel and Leisure magazine.

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