The cancellation of any vacation is always a difficult one. Delaying a week of poolside paradise due to unforeseen events (like a global pandemic) is never fun. To add to the challenge, it can sometimes take weeks or even months for an airline refund to show up in your bank account. If you booked your trip with an online travel agency (OTA) like CheapTickets, and are still waiting on yours, here is everything you ever wanted to know about airline refunds and credits, and why yours might be taking longer than expected. RELATED: Everything you really need to know before booking a budget airline ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. Four hours by car from Miami, Key West—aka the southernmost city in the continental United States—is another world, full of colorful characters, history and a culture all its own, a place where almost anything goes. And what better way to immerse yourself in it than to spend some time at some of its finest local watering holes. Whether you’re parading up and down Duval Street, witnessing buskers entertain with comedic and, at times, daring fea ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. COVID aside, winter is not an ideal time to visit Ireland. But if you’re ready to plan a trip to the Emerald Isle in spring or summer, winter is a great time to start planning. With seemingly endless natural splendor, a renowned reputation for hospitable residents, and highly walkable cities, a trip to Ireland makes for an excellent re-introduction to Europe, and it doesn’t have to blow your budget. Here are seven prime ways to experience ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state and local advisories before scheduling trips. Live music is back. Thanks to COVID vaccinations, most of us can now hop on a plane, dine indoors, and see a live show. If you’re ready for it, and appreciate smaller, iconic spaces where legendary acts like Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana played to audiences of just a few hundred on their way up, this list for you. We’ve chosen 10 venues where 20-somethings, and other music fans on a budget, can afford to see a show for less than the cost of a r ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. As the weather starts to chill across the country, there’s one long stretch of coastline where the beach still beckons—the Gulf Coast. From Texas to Florida, you’ll find sunny stretches of sand, delicious seafood restaurants, buzzing beach bars, and plenty of affordable hotel and house rentals. That’s right. The Gulf Coast is the rare vacation paradise that won’t break the bank. True, winter is nippy across much of the Gulf (though still ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. Looking to save money on your next vacation with a hot tip or two? How about 17 of them?! Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you should’t get to enjoy every sight, tour, or experience on your itinerary, and that’s where this list comes in. From digging up discounts on major theater productions to harnessing parking hacks, follow these 17 money-saving sightseeing hacks that will save you a bundle. RELATED: 10 best cheap places to ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s almost time to fill your Instagram feed with perfect shots of colorful Christmas trees, holiday cookies, nauseating mistletoe kisses, you and your friends in ugly sweaters, and even that snow angel you tried, and failed, to make. Why? Because it’s the season, and it’s tradition! Read below to find 10 must-do holiday photo ops that even Santa would “like.” RELATED: 7 over-the-top ho ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. Traveling in winter, whether heading home for the holidays or heading off to somewhere tropical, always seems like a fun idea until delayed flights, snowstorms, and overstuffed suitcases get involved. We start to regret booking a layover flight, wearing a parka to the overheated airport, and not getting the right rental car. If winter travel has you feeling like a blow-up holiday decoration snowman in a blizzard, don’t panic. Here are 12 ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. Yes, Las Vegas has a reputation for gambling, excess booze, and other more illicit activities (they don’t call it Sin City for nothing!). But what if betting it all on black isn’t exactly your bag? To the surprise of perhaps none, the entertainment capital has so much more to offer. Look beyond smoky slots to find your new favorite activities. Whether it’s educational, adventurous, or just straight up fun—we’ve got you covered. RELATED: 6 ..read more

Note: All travel is subject to frequently-changing governmental restrictions—please check federal, state, and local advisories before scheduling trips. Everybody wants to land an awesome flight deal, but getting a good price on your ticket is only the beginning. Take a look at our list of savvy tips to help you save a lot of money flying, from booking to packing to your final arrival. RELATED: 15 dining trips that will save you real money on your next trip Sometimes nonstops are actually the best value Bargain flights are tempting, but often include unusual layovers or multi-city stops ..read more