How to Book a Trip Without Losing Your Mind

Cheap flight experts tell the truth about buying airfare in ‘incognito mode’ and other booking myths.

FURTHER READING: The Great Booking Debate: Is Direct Better Than a Third-Party Site? via The Washington Post.

These tricks aren't illegal, but are certainly misleading.

Mark your calendar so that you can snag a hotel room at the best rate possible.

FURTHER READING: Hotel Booking Is a Post-truth Nightmare via The Atlantic.

Even do-it-yourselfers may want a pro’s help with an elaborate vacation or a complicated itinerary.

Prices for hotels, flights, and Airbnbs are sky-high. But have you considered albergo diffuso—or a luxury bus?

Little availability for campsites. Confusing booking windows. Traveler and travel industry frustration is growing with Recreation.gov, the online portal to book accommodations and access on federal lands.

Everything you need for a comfortable in-flight experience—sleep advice, etiquette rules, flight attendants’ wisdom, and more.