Why Travelers Are Being Asked to Postpone Christmas Trips to Bali

A grumbling volcano is ruining more than a few tropical vacations this holiday season. The Mt. Agung volcano began erupting ash and rock on November 21. Scientists worry that pressure is building within the volcano, indicating a more powerful eruption may be brewing. Denpasar International Airport had closed earlier this week due to the ash plume, but

Official Rules: SmarterTravel Summer Book Photo Contest

What better way to spend your summer than with your favorite beach read? And we want to know what you’re reading! We’ve teamed up with Random House to launch a special photo contest, one with great prizes for nine finalists and one grand-prize winner. To enter, simply post a photo with or of your favorite

Airlines Waive Change Fees for Dominican Republic Flights Amidst Deaths

The Dominican Republic has been in the news a lot lately, but not for the reasons its tourism industry would like. The tropical island getaway, home to miles of fabulous beaches and countless resorts, grabbed headlines recently following a spate of suspicious Dominican Republic deaths and one very high-profile shooting. In case you missed it,