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A multimountain pass is great if you use it enough. New programs are aimed at more casual skiers, offering discounts without the high initial price tag.

The secretary of transportation kicked off a new civility campaign on Wednesday called "The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You."

Flight cancellations. Record crowds. A recent government shutdown. Here are some tips for navigating an especially fraught holiday travel season.

For the thrifty and flexible, this year's crop of seasonal deals is value-packed.

A visitor to Italy had to abandon an S.U.V. after it conked out just minutes from the rental agency. Then he got another surprise: a hefty repair bill.

Anna Kepner, 18, was found dead on the Carnival Horizon on Nov. 8. Her stepbrother, 16, is under an investigation related to her death, his mother wrote this week in a legal filing.

As cruise travel hits record demand, cases of sexual assault have also risen. Many accusers learn that the rights they had on land don't always apply.

Multiday clinics offer focused instruction and camaraderie on the slopes and at après-ski. Here, a half dozen that will improve your skills.