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Saturday, May 18
Travel Wise / Watch out for snags in vacation packages

Always check the fine print on travel packages — and comparison-shop.

Saturday, May 4

Travel Wise / Language-learning made fun, and cheap, for Seattle travelers

Casual and fun ways to learn a bit of a language before traveling.

Saturday, April 27

Travel Wise / Get deals at hotels, especially at last minute

Online sites and apps offer substantial discounts on hotels

Saturday, April 13

Travel Wise/ Want to be extra safe when you fly? There’s a school for that

A British Airways safety-awareness course takes participants through a smoke-filled airline cabin and other airborne misadventures.

Saturday, March 23

How to be penny-wise when visiting Canada | Travel Wise

Plastic money, no more pennies, and an even exchange rate are among changes to expect on your next trip north.

Saturday, March 16

Be kind to airline agents (and it can pay off) | Travel Wise

After a booking snafu, an Alaska Airlines agent helps a traveler avoid some high costs.

Saturday, March 9

Single supplement, single penalty? Solo travelers pay more | Travel Wise

Surcharges for solo travelers are widespread on cruises and tours, adding anywhere from 10 percent to 100 percent of the standard rate.

Saturday, March 2

Say goodbye to some Sea-Tac scanners | Travel Wise

Sea-Tac is replacing the much criticized “backscatter” scanners.

Saturday, February 23

Connecting with Seattle-area travelers | Travel Wise

Meeting and talking with fellow travelers through Seattle-area groups, businesses.

Saturday, February 16

Do you really need travel insurance? | Travel Wise

How to figure out if you should travel with insurance, and, in general, when it is smart to have it and when is it unnecessary.

Saturday, February 9

Cut the price of Hawaii rental cars | Travel Wise

Getting the best rate and the rental car you want in Hawaii will take some planning, so start early.