10 advance-travel tips for the next big storm

Travel in and out of Washington DC will slowly get back to normal after this weekend’s epic snowstorm. Until the next time and while it may be too late for a current trip, here are a few tips for increasing your chances of avoiding trouble the next time a...

Why the cheapest hotel room may not be your best deal

Okay, sometimes it’s simply all about a cheap, clean, comfortable bed and a good night’s sleep. But often it isn’t. And in a world of never-ending deals, in the mail, on the internet and elsewhere, it’s important to know the difference....

Will Southwest sell Wi-Fi for peanuts?

Southwest has made the decision to install what is, for now, a rather high-tech frill — on-board Wi-Fi. According to swabiz.com, the airlines business travel website, the system is being installed on some flights this year and by 2012, all of Southwest’s 540...