The reviews are pouring in, and so far so good for the Palm Pre. — Wired Nintendo will release a red DSi in Japan on July 11. — Kotaku Microsoft's new Bing Travel site offers tools like price predictors, rate indicators, travel deals, and fare alerts. — TechCrunch Sony Ericsson goes green with its new 901 GreenHeart cell phone. — Boing Boing Gadgets Palm delivers an eye-catching Read more

If you haven't booked your Thanksgiving trip, you better get going. Fees are going up and up, and it doesn't seem like they're about to drop. Since there are going to be fewer travelers this year and airlines have cut thousands of seats this holiday season, ticket prices are expected to be six to 12 percent higher than last year. Here are some ways you can still save as a last-minute Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Rising oil prices and increasing travel demand mean higher costs for your next vacation. But you can still find good deals -- if you know where to look online. Here are the best travel sites we’ve found to help you bag the best bargains on airfares, lodging, car rentals and all your other travel needs. Note: All but one of the Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The travel industry is recovering from the recession. And unfortunately, stronger business for it means fewer deals for you. But with our 20 tips, you can still save on airfare, lodging, vacation packages and cruises. Save on Airfare 1) Use Kayak.com to quickly scan hundreds of travel Web sites for the cheapest airfares. And Read more

As you're making your travel plans, don't forget to check out the individual budget airlines after you look at travel aggregator websites like Kayak and Bing Travel. Many booking sites leave out certain budget airlines, so it's a good idea to see if you can find cheaper tickets by flying on the airlines that aren't listed. Be sure to Google which budget airlines fly the route by checking out the Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Don’t look now, but here come the holidays (really, they’re just 11 weeks away!). This year, though, we’re going to make planning and budgeting for them a snap. First up, it’s time to decide where you’ll spend each holiday and figure out your travel plans—now. Plan as early as possible to get the best deal on your Read more

If you've been planning your year-end travel plans and are discouraged by the sky-high prices for flights and hotels, maybe you just need to change the dates. If you plan a trip for the first two weeks of December, it'll be less costly and crowded because of the brief travel lull between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The Wall Street Journal says: This allows for a rare triple threat of deals on Read more

Weight loss is no easy journey. See how OnSugar blogger Lynsanity: Healthy Recipes Even He Will Eat plans to stay dedicated to her healthy lifestyle while on vacation. I am traveling this weekend — it will be the first time I have traveled for leisure since I have started this [weight loss] journey. I have flown home a few times, but it's easy to eat well when you're staying at your Mom's 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