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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Travel is stressful, no bones about it. But with the right tricks up your sleeve, you can make things so much easier on yourself and anyone coming to see you. And that’s what I’m passing along right now.

So your trip isn’t a total suitcase-strophe! 

Little trackers use signals from other phones to determine where they are located. Toss one in your luggage and you can see whether it made it to your destination or point out to the airlines where they lost it.

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When Airbnb and Vrbo first hit the scene, they were terrific. It was so much cheaper than staying at a hotel. Now? Hotels are coming back. But why?

For one, there are all the Airbnb horror stories — from hidden cameras to a host secretly living in a rental’s attic. Seriously, it happened. And did you hear about the women renting an old Victorian to celebrate their 50th high school reunion? Instead of a fun time, they got bats. Some of the women were even bitten.

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Delays and traffic are big travel bummers, but what about when the person next to you on the plane is … that guy or gal? You can imagine it, right? All the little things they’re doing that set your teeth on edge? It’s not just you.

Skyscanner, that handy travel search engine, worked with OnePoll to survey 2,000 travelers to see what grates their nerves the most. Here are the results:

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Maybe you’re the person who wants to lounge on the sand with an icy drink in hand. Or perhaps you’re like me and want to see as many undersea creatures as possible. Bring on the snorkel, baby. (I’ll take the cocktail after.)

Rightboat combed through 313K+ TripAdvisor reviews to find the most beautiful beaches — with the best chance to spot marine life — across the U.S. We’re talking clear waters, clean beaches and lots of undersea creatures. Now I want to go on vacation. 

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There are two types of people: Cruise people and people like me who would rather do anything else. Don’t get me wrong, I get the appeal. Being stuck on a boat for days on end just isn’t my thing.

For all the friends who have tried to convince me otherwise, this one is for you. We rounded up info on the best times to book to score a hot new cruise or a great deal on a last-minute trip. 

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Picture this: You’re gazing out over a vista that seems to stretch to the ends of the Earth. Your heart races with anticipation as you set foot on a hidden gem of a hiking trail. The scent of pine fills the air as you wind your way through lush forests and ascend to a peak that rewards you with a panoramic view fit for a king.

As impressive as it sounds, places like this truly exist in the U.S. I have a list of great hiking trails to prove it.

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We all get a limited number of vacation days each year, so when we travel, we’re all trying to get the most joy for our buck. 

Researchers used AI analysis of facial expressions in 63,000 Instagram photos taken at tourist destinations worldwide, showing that not all vacations are created equal — and some places are more grin-inducing than others. 

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Muggy summers and soggy springs have you dreaming of a perfect year of weather? Climate scientist and map maker Brian Brettschneider plotted out a year-long road trip across North America, where you’ll always be basking in 70-degree weather.

Not too hot, not too cold

I must admit, a year full of 70-degree days sounds lovely. The catch, of course, is all that time you’ll spend driving. There are a few routes to choose from. Two of them clock in under 8,000 miles, and one adds an East Coast trek for a total of 8,466 miles.

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There’s no doubt about it. Flying is rough these days. Rules and delays aside, flights are way more expensive, too. 

If you want to save, what’s the best day to book a flight? For years, the answer was Tuesday. Not anymore. Plus, it pays to know what day of the week is best to fly along with how far in advance to purchase a ticket. Keep reading for money-saving travel tips.

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Are you planning to travel this holiday season? If so, you want the most comfortable experience on your flight. Tap or click here for an inexpensive carry-on footrest to make your next flight more relaxing.

Now that you’re ready for a comfortable flight, it’s time to book it. But when exactly is the best time to book a flight? You’ve probably heard that it’s cheaper to book on a Tuesday. But like technology and people’s habits change, so do the optimal booking days.

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If you’ve ever tried to plan a road trip, you know the struggle is real. Tap or click for the best travel apps to plan your next adventure. What’s the best way to know the most fun things to do in a city you’ve never been to?

If you are in the market for the perfect road trip planner, you’re in luck. Our latest obsession is a site called Make My Drive Fun. Simply plug in your starting point and destination, and you’ll find plenty to do along the way.

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Travel booking sites advertise cheaper rates compared to booking directly through an airline. While you can save money by using a third-party site, you must keep a lookout for dangerous scams.

Scammers love to bank on the popularity of reputable websites and the story is no different when it comes to online travel agencies such as Booking.com, Expedia, Skyscanner and Priceline. Tap or click here to find out which brands hackers impersonate the most.

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They say the best things in life are free. But sometimes, it takes a good deal of money to set yourself up for those so-called “best things.” Take travel, for example: Although it’s a fun way to make lifelong memories, it can cost an arm and a leg. Luckily, this guide on how to get the cheapest hotel room will help you save a ton of money.

When preparing for a trip, you should also do some security housekeeping. Tap or click here for five clever travel tips to keep you safe. Always be aware of online scams, don’t connect to public Wi-Fi and be careful when you sync your phone to rental cars.

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The weather’s warming up, and it’s time to get back out there. You may think you need to leave your favorite gadgets behind, but the line between tech and the great outdoors grows blurrier by the day.

If you or someone you know needs the motivation to get outside, we’re here to help. Tap or click here for 15 outdoor sports and activities gift ideas to get anyone off the couch.

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High-speed internet has reached the point where we see it as a given in our everyday lives. We use it for work, pleasure, social media, communication and idle late-night browsing when we should otherwise be sleeping.

This is not the case for everybody. Reliable, fast internet can be a luxury for people on a tight budget. Those who qualify can sign up for free internet service from T-Mobile, AT&T, Comcast, Spectrum or Verizon. Tap or click here to learn more.

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The one place you should always feel safe is your home. Securing your doors is not enough, however. What about your windows, cabinets, closets and safes? Security can extend beyond burglaries to natural disasters.

A comprehensive security system can cover all the bases, but what exactly do you need for your home? Tap or click here for a solution that’s affordable and easy to set up.

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As many are beginning to rediscover the excitement of the world around them again, there are many opportunities to travel. The pandemic put a damper on vacations and business trips for over a year, leaving many people stuck at home. Tap or click here to track the COVID Delta variant in the U.S.

COVID restrictions are being removed in most parts of the U.S. But that’s not the case globally. Many countries are still battling the pandemic and have stringent travel restrictions still in place.

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We’re moving into summer, which means (socially distanced) barbeques, picnics and maybe a getaway is right around the corner. You might even want to plan a family vacation because the last few months have been tough.

As more people are being vaccinated, we can slowly start doing the things we love again. That includes traveling to our favorite destinations, soaking up some sun and maybe an adult beverage or three. Before jumping online to book your next flight, there are some fake travel sites to watch for. Tap or click here to see how scammers are ripping travelers off.

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It’s summertime, which means many hard workers are planning vacations to get away from it all. Maybe you’re picturing the sun-drenched Mexican beaches. Or perhaps your mind wanders to an exciting zipline lush rainforest.

Many people are turning their vacation dreams into reality this summer. The only problem is the enormous out-of-pocket costs. Some people will drop thousands on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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