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Trouble in Paradise?

Being prepared is the best way to ensure your safety if a country implodes while you're on vacation.

Top Stories

Backpackers Do It With Less

You'll never have to check a bag again—and pay that annoying $15 fee—with these lightweight and compact items beloved by hikers and campers.

The Un-American Way

Booking a plane ticket or a rental car on U.S. companies' foreign websites can save you plenty of cash—but you have to get past a few obstacles first.

The Art of the Deal

Art seems like a souvenir only for the super wealthy, but finding a quality piece at an affordable price isn't as difficult as you might think.

105 Supersmart Strategies

Here's our comprehensive look at the best ways to travel: how to find a deal, avoid lines, pack, fly, tip, and more.

This Just In!

The latest travel news from the pages of this month's issue.

A D V E R T I S E M E N T

Hotels and Lodging

5 Ancient Villages Are Back in Business

In our last issue, we wrote about old Italian villages where guest rooms are spread out across town. Now we're spotlighting five hamlets that have been turned completely (or nearly so) into hotels.

Airfares

Confessions Of... An Airline Agent

When it comes to flight changes and delays, our confessor tells us, "sometimes the agent is the last one to know."

Cruises
Car Rentals

Tips for Driving in Europe

Europe's little idiosyncrasies aren't so charming when you're trying to keep up with the traffic laws and protocols.

Dining

Menu Decoders

Don't know tourte from tartine or harira from harissa? Before your next trip, print out one of these decoders with translations of food terms and popular dishes.

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