Even if you're traveling with a WiFi-enabled computer or smartphone, you'll save time with these numbers set up in the handset before you leave home. Remember time is money and it's all about being prepared for vacation state of mind! Airline. No one wants to think about canceled flights or sleeping in the airport before leaving home but at the very least, program in the airline's 1-800-number Read more

The FAA's announcement that American Airlines pilots can use iPads in the cockpit at all times in flight, including takeoff and landing, is just one example of how airlines are evolving with technology. Virgin America, an airline known for tech partnerships like gate-side Chromebook rentals, also makes sure the people flying the planes have the latest gear as well. During a recent press trip Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! I recently embarked on a 16-day adventure through Europe: five nights in Paris, two nights in Milan, two nights in Rome and five nights in London. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? It doesn't have to be. Here are my secrets on how I saved tons of money on this vacation! Rewards Programs. About a year in advance of the trip, I Read more

If you've diligently researched your deals and saved a bundle on your flight and hotel stay, make sure that you don't end up blowing your travel budget on unnecessary purchases and overpriced goods while you're on your trip. Here are eight travel budget breakers you need to watch out for: Goodies in the hotel: You may get the munchies in the middle of the night, and the items in the hotel minibar Read more

The success of Mad Men has inspired TV to go back to the '60s, and the new Fall slate has a couple of contenders set in the same era as AMC's hit. ABC has the drama Pan Am, set in the friendly skies and the city the legendary airline was based out of: New York. The series, which premieres tonight, follows a group of stewardesses (they weren't yet flight attendants, you see) and pilots as they Read more

Typically I'm a Bing Travel girl when it comes to searching for and booking flights, but a new startup is vying for my loyalty, and I think I'm a convert! Hipmunk is an extremely simple, smart way to search for the cheapest flights (not to mention its adorable name and mascot). Enter your chosen destination and dates of travel, and Hipmunk returns possible flights in easy-to-read chart format Read more

Find "the magic quill" and get pre-registered for Pottermore access — The Mary Sue Computer program helps wed geeky couple — Dvice The truth about watching TV in the dark — Unplggd Why superheroes make terrible bosses— Cracked The Flight of the Navigator was released 25 years ago today! — SlashFilm Read more

Braving the South by Southwest crowds this year? Then you'll be happy to know that Lonely Planet's full iPhone app guide to the festival's host city, Austin, is free until March 15.The Austin app, which usually runs $6, is chock-full of information about the cosmopolitan city. If you have time after running around the festival, check out the Things to Do section, which offers anything from Read more