Expert travelers like flight attendants and frequent fliers know that foreign transaction fees, the dreaded middle seat, and flight delays can put a damper even on an otherwise perfectly planned vacation. To help you travel better in 2017, we’ve compiled our favorite travel hacks we learned this year. You’ll navigate airports masterfully, save money on…

There are many benefits of traveling: getting recharged, inspired, bonding and connecting with others, and having a new respect for life back at home. I want my daughters to experience new places and new people. Traveling is an education that can’t be bought at home. When it comes to millennials and travel, however, I have a few…

Chocolates and a candle-lit dinner? Forget it. Travel is how to keep the romance alive. According to a new study from Travelocity, 56 percent of couples agree that travel is important for retaining the spark in a relationship—but 31 percent of couples have never been on a romantic, couples-only getaway. And for those who need…

(CNN) Baggage fees, late check-out fees, extra legroom. Everywhere you look, ancillary fees from airlines to hotels are nibbling into travel budgets.The days are gone when buying a flight or a hotel stay meant you’d purchased the full experience.Having been lured in by that attractive basic fare, you can be stung for everything from inflight…

With peak travel season fast approaching, now is a great time to start thinking about how to minimize vacation expenses while maximizing opportunities. Transportation accounts for the bulk of a vacation’s price tag, but beyond the plane ticket, travel experts say there are a number of small adjustments you can make to cut costs. Here…

(CNN) From pilots to travel photographers, train aficionados to tour guides, these world-wandering experts have seen the world. Here they share are their favorite destinations, and why they think they shouldn’t be missed. Click here for further reading: 20 destinations travel experts say everyone must visit – CNN.com