All Erin Liszewski Content

• What to do if you are on the TSA watch list
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The TSA watch list has grown to more than 755,000 names, and if you share yours with one on the list, you could experience extra hassles at the airport. read more
• Travel on the cheap during holiday shoulder season
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  It may already be too late to snag a cheap flight for Thanksgiving, but deals are plentiful for the "holiday shoulder season" between late November and early December. read more
• Be prepared for airline security requirements
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Even the most seasoned travelers occasionally find themselves in the airport security line, ferociously throwing sunblock, scissors, and bottles of water into the trash. Plan ahead for security requirements to save time—and your favorite lotion. read more
• Bring your duty-free alcohol home unscathed
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  With strict limitations on the amount of liquid you can bring aboard, how are your duty-free purchases going to make it home? read more
• Get the best price on a rental car
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Finding the best rate on a rental car can be a daunting task, considering the many rental agencies, car options, and hidden fees. But you can snag that great deal by becoming a well-informed consumer. read more
• How to get the best exchange rate
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  When traveling abroad, the exchange rate alone can be enough to make you worry you've blown your budget, not even taking into account poor conversions and extra fees. read more
• Using a mobile phone abroad
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Purchasing an international mobile phone may seem to be a good choice for traveling abroad. But before you buy, be sure to read the fine print and compare, compare, compare. read more
• Get a hotel upgrade, or at least a few extra perks
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Who wouldn't love a room with a view and extra plush 400-count Egyptian cotton sheets—but is it worth the price? With a polite demeanor, good timing, and a little research, you can get the VIP treatment. read more
• Wine tasting in Napa and Sonoma on a budget
  May 5, 2009 10:54 am
  With a bounty of food and wine surrounding you, it may seem impossible to go to Napa and Sonoma without breaking the bank. But staying at small B&Bs and focusing on wineries without tasting fees can keep your gourmand trip under budget. read more
• Save in New York City this summer
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  New York City can send your budget spiraling out of control. With several promotions this summer, you can indulge with upscale hotels and fine dining without the luxury price tag. read more
• Stranded in San Francisco? No problem
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  There are worse places to be stuck for three days than the Bay Area, and we had no trouble keeping ourselves busy, starting with a visit to Ghirardelli Square for a taste of the chocolate company's World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae. read more
• More California vineyard recommendations
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The author heads south from Oregon, stopping for complimentary tastings of delicious wines at vineyards in Sonoma and Napa. read more
• After wine country, why not a brewery tour?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The first time I tasted Rogue's Hazelnut Brown Nectar Ale, I fell in love. I ordered the drink on a whim, but the full body and sweet aftertaste became an obsession. read more
• California wine-country tours on a budget
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Even the most intimidating vineyard can be accessible if you are willing to learn and you use a bit of charm. read more