Carry Translated Emergency Phrases Overseas
Be prepared for the worst when traveling overseas by carrying a card listing the translations of important emergency phrases.

Airport Shuttles Offer Affordable Pre- and Post-Flight Transit
Airport shuttles are the ideal compromise between convenience and cost: Almost as convenient as a taxi, but almost as cheap as an airport bus.

Thanksgiving Vacations From $549 With Airfare*
The Deal Detective uncovers Thanksgiving bargains in New York City, Costa Rica, and Europe. Plus, submit your own question about Christmas travel.

San Diego Four-Night Vacations From $188
Several providers are offering deals for fall trips to San Diego. Four-night packages for travel in November start at $188.

London Vacations From $798
Known as an expensive destination, London vacation prices typically start to drop in fall. Rates start at $798 for six-night airfare-and-hotel packages from the East Coast.

Iceland Sale Fares on Icelandair From $400 R/T*
Fall and winter flights to Reykjavik are on sale from Icelandair. Departures are available from Boston and New York.

Aruba Getaways With Airfare From $629
Rates for five-night vacations to Aruba start at $629 with departures from Chicago.

Chicago Two-Night Vacations From $234
Two-night trips start at $234 with departures from Dallas.

15-Night S. Pacific Cruise from $7,395, No Single Supplement
Part expedition ship and part private yacht, Abercrombie and Kent’s Clipper Odyssey is all about comfortable travel to exotic destinations. And the appeal just got greater for singles — the supplement is being waived on Clipper Odyssey’s 15-night South Pacific cruise in late October to the Society, Tuamotu and Marquesas Islands. Prices for outside cabins start at $7,395 per person and include all gratuities, shore excursions, bar drinks and the services of the knowledgeable lecture staff.

Thanksgiving Vacations From $549 With Airfare
The Deal Detective uncovers Thanksgiving bargains in New York City, Costa Rica, and Europe. Plus, submit your own question about Christmas travel.

Putting Together a Pre-Holiday Travel Checklist
Don’t wait until the last minute to make sure you’re ready and organized. Here’s a rundown of the most important items.

What Can I Get For a Broken Seat?
Find out what you’re owed if your seat or in-flight entertainment is broken. The answer varies from ”nada” to $200, depending on the airline.

Packing Cold-Weather Clothes in a Carry-on
Fitting your clothes into a carry-on is tricky when heading to a cold destination, as bulky items like sweaters take up tons of space. Here are some tips for making it all fit.

Free Companion Airfare From Eurofly*
Book a round-trip flight to Rome in November or December, and get a free companion ticket for a friend. Companions are still responsible for paying Eurofly’s fuel surcharge and taxes and fees on the ”free” ticket.

Caribbean and Latin America Fares on Delta From $278 R/T*
Fall flights to Belize, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas are included in this offer. Book tickets by Monday, October 13.

Ski Destinations on United From $166 R/T*
Aspen, Vail, and Jackson Hole are included in United’s new ski sale. Book tickets by Friday, October 10.

Save up to $400 Off British Airways Premium Economy Fares
British Airways’ offer is available to registered users of the airline’s website until November 3. Departures are valid through March.

11-Night Panama Canal Cruise from $3,555
December cruises can be quite affordable, as long as you don’t sail during Christmas or New Year’s. If you haven’t booked a winter getaway, you can get a free upgrade from an outside to a balcony cabin on an 11-night Panama Canal cruise on Crystal Serenity. Fares start at $3,555 per person ($323 a night) — quite a good rate for a luxury balcony cabin. Yours will be 269 square ft. and come with complimentary soft drinks and bottled water in the in-room fridge and a large bathroom with a tub and shower. Plus, you’ll have access to all of Crystal’s luxury amenities — such as gourmet cuisine, acclaimed enrichment programs and a decadent spa. Note: The December 12 sailing offers the reverse of the itinerary shown below.

15-Night Southern Caribbean Cruise from $1,899
Take a tour of the Southern Caribbean on a 15-night cruise on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. You’ll sail roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale and call at nine ports for beaching, shopping, water sports and adventure activities. Fares start at $1,899 per person for inside cabins. Given that $127 per night is a steal for most luxury cruise ships, you may want to consider upgrading to a balcony cabin, priced at $2,499. You’re still only paying $167 a night, yet you’ll get 100 square ft. more of personal living space — a much more pleasant way to spend two weeks onboard.

14-Night Panama Canal Cruise from $3,999
Take a journey of a lifetime through the Panama Canal on the luxurious Seabourn Legend. Fares start at $3,999 per person for a guarantee suite, or $4,393 for your pick of window suites. You’ll have plenty of time to explore both sides of Central America, including destinations in Belize and Honduras on the Caribbean side and ports in Panama, Costa Rica and Nicaragua on the Pacific side. Plus, enjoy one of the more inclusive cruising experiences out there — drinks, gratuities, select shore excursions and first-rate service are all included in your fare of $286 per night (a great rate for upscale Seabourn).

7-Night Caribbean Cruise on Seabourn Pride from $1,999
If you don’t care which suite you get, you could escape to the Caribbean on a luxury Seabourn cruise for only $286 a night. A guarantee cabin on Seabourn Pride’s seven-night Caribbean itinerary, sailing one-way from Barbados to Ft. Lauderdale, starts at $1,999 per person — for comparison, you’ll pay $2,398 to choose the location of your window suite. The December itinerary includes three warm-weather ports: exclusive St. Barth’s, tiny Prickly Pear Island (site of Seabourn’s signature Caviar in the Surf) and adventure-filled San Juan.

Dallas Sale Fares on American From $78 R/T*
American’s new sale includes good deals for travel to and from DFW. Book tickets by Monday, October 13.

New York City Sale Fares on American From $98 R/T*
American’s New York City sale is worth looking at in further detail. Book tickets by Wednesday, October 15.

$48 O/W Sale Fares From Southwest*
Southwest’s latest offer is available for booking through Thursday, October 9. Cities include Chicago, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Seattle.

Spirit Offers $35 Off Flights
Spirit is offering $35 off round-trip flights through mid-December. The discount expires Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET.