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Expert Travel Tips

The best way to have a smooth trip? Avoid common travel mistakes. Our expert travel tips will help you save on travel, know where to go (and what to avoid), pack like a pro, breeze through security, and maximize your destination time.

The 7 Best Travel-Size Perfumes

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7 Summer Travel Tips From the TSA

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New Data Shows Travelers Are In For An Expensive Summer

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What to Pack for the Caribbean: 35 Essentials

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SmarterTravel Spotlight: Ocean Edge Resort, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

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How Worried Should You Be About This Travel Scam?

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6 Best Packing Cubes You Need for Your Next Vacation

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The Best Cruise Lines for Solo Travelers

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SmarterTravel Spotlight: Mount Royal Hotel Banff

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What Happens If I Miss My Connecting Flight Through No Fault of My Own?

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Carry-On and Personal Item Size Limits for 32 Major Airlines

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Skip Overpriced Airport Food: How to Pack Food and Drink for a Flight

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7 Unique Things to Do in the US National Parks This Summer

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What Do Hotel Star Ratings Really Mean? 

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10 Clever Car Rental Hacks That’ll Save You Money

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