I’m going to Japan in March and have looked up flights on a few different sites. Roundtrip prices vary as much as $900 depending on where you look. Oof!

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I love when I get a press release that isn’t more of the same bogus crap claiming, “This groundbreaking technology is going to change the world.” Spoiler: It never will. 

Google Flights just published a new, useful research report about when to buy airline tickets to get the lowest fare. This covers all airlines and doesn’t mean you must purchase your tickets through Google Flights.

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Travel now means your tickets, maps, hotel, rental car and more are all stored on your phone. But what happens if that goes missing? Here’s how to find your phone when it’s lost — even if the battery is dead.

The other big phone emergency? Your battery is dying and you have to leave for the airport. Whoops. Tap or click for smart ways to get more life out of your battery.

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When you’re looking for a hotel, travel discount sites like Kayak, Expedia and Hotels.com are good places to start, but you won’t always find the best prices there. There’s one more step to take that’ll help you undercut even the lowest price you find online. Here’s what you need to do.

All right, you know where you want to stay, but now you’ve got to figure out how you’re getting there. And once again, there’s a way to get better prices and even some money back if you skip the popular travel sights.

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Our everyday devices make life easier, but they can be huge time sucks.

Are you constantly checking your phone? You’re not alone. Tap or click for proven settings to help you break your phone addiction.

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Summer has arrived, and millions of people will take time off and fly to exotic destinations around the world. They will seek out beaches, lakes, hotels, rentals, cars, planes, trains, restaurants, museums — and much-needed Vitamin D. If you plan to join them, you’ll need these summer vacation travel hacks.

For example, you need to be concerned about hidden cameras in your hotel rooms and vacation rentals. This is a scary privacy threat I’ve dealt with before. Tap or click here for a few ways to find hidden cameras in an Airbnb or rental property.

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Whisking off to a spectacular destination is one of my favorite things in life. Some of my best memories come from vacations I took as a child with my family.

If you are planning your next getaway, whether it’s for business or pleasure, there’s a good chance that you will be flying to your destination. Unfortunately, airfares can be expensive.

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Do not book an airline flight the old-fashioned way. No, we’re not talking about driving to your travel agent and spending hours watching him or her try to piece together a vacation for you.

We’re talking about staring at your laptop for hours trying to find cheap flights. Just a few years ago, you’d visit airline websites in search of flights and vacation packages.

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Fall is right around the corner and for many people, the upcoming season is the most appropriate time to plan out a family vacation or an out-of-town excursion.

If you’re a frequent traveler, you’re probably familiar with, or at least have heard of Google’s travel search service called Google Flights. This service can help you quickly search for flights and compare their prices based on your departure/arrival times and destination.

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Frontier, Allegiant, Delta and United Airlines – what do these companies all have in common? They’re fighting for your business each time you travel, trying to get you to board their airplanes.

To do this, these companies come up with different pricing brackets to fill more seats. First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, Economy standard, and even Basic Economy – all of these different price points make the process of booking confusing. But what you might not realize is that no matter which bracket you choose, there are extra fees that can come back to bite you.

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Taking a family vacation is something many people look forward to all year. So many of my great childhood memories came from those special trips spent with my loved ones.

If you are planning your next excursion, whether it’s for business or pleasure, there’s a good chance that you will be flying to your destination. Unfortunately, flying is expensive.

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