Airbnb a popular alternative to hotels, but is it legal in NYC?

Airbnb's revolutionary simplicity has made it easy for scores of people to list and discover lodging options in private residences and...

Don't get scammed: Be smart when using online travel tools

When travel agents handled most planning, it was clear where to turn if something didn’t go as promised. “You could go back to someone...

Fees undermine fliers' ability to compare fares

WASHINGTON -- For many passengers, air travel is only about finding the cheapest fare. But as airlines offer a proliferating list of...

J.D. Power report ranks independent travel websites

We are a price-sensitive bunch, we travelers, and we tend to be most satisfied with online travel sites that we perceive as offering the...

New travel app Spun is not just for tourists

Spun is the latest iPhone app aimed at travelers, bringing hundreds of news sources together in a 3D interactive display. It shows you...

Feds warn hotels against surprise, tacked-on fees

WASHINGTON -- Federal consumer-protection officials have warned hotel operators against tacking on unexpected fees that are not apparent...

Travelzoo fined $50,000 for failure to disclose code-share arrangements

The U.S. Department of Transportation is fining online travel company Travelzoo Inc. $50,000 for failing to properly disclose to...

Six ways to get free Wi-Fi when you travel

With the holiday season right around the corner, hotel rates are rising and airfares promise to be prohibitive. Do you really want to...

3 lesser-known travel websites worth knowing

As the competition heats up between travel sites, everyone's coming out with new booking, reviews, and rewards tools to win your trust —...