Flying standby is a common enough practice, but what do you need to know about it?

How can you make sure that you actually get on a flight, as opposed to just ’standing by’ for one?

And which days are good days for flying standby, and which should be avoided?

Knowing the facts may make the difference between an un-ending layover and a short one.

So find out what you need to know about flying standby, after the jump …

With the summer months approaching, it can get more difficult to secure a campground in one of the United States’ national parks.

Plus, you’ve already camped in Yosemite, hiked the trails of Yellowstone and admired the Rocky Mountain National Park from its peaks.

Before you announce that America has no natural wonders left to discover, check out these lesser-known National Park Service or U.S. Forest Service designated lands that will help you rediscover America’s beauty—from the mountains to the prairies.

So what’s the difference between ‘ocean view’, ‘ocean front’, and ’steps from the beach’ when it comes to brochure language?

Well, if you don’t pay attention, it could make a big difference in your vacation.

In this video, Peter Greenberg has the scoop on what brochure language really means …

Upscale ski resorts like Colorado’s Aspen or Canada’s Banff are rarely inexpensive travel options — except in the summer.

You might be surprised at the sheer number of outdoor activities on offer at many of these mountains during summer.

And since the summer season is the low season for most mountain resorts, prices are as good as they’re going to get.

So check out the options for cheap summer travel.

Mother’s Day is around the corner (it’s not too late to order flowers—go ahead, we’ll wait …)

… so women’s travel expert and author Marybeth Bond shares some of her top picks of walking tours to bring together you and mom.

We’re talking fresh air, incredible views, and plenty of activity that will keep the maternal bonding to a maximum.

Before the advent of the federal highway system, Route 66 was a major artery to the west, running from Chicago’s Navy Pier to Santa Monica’s Pier on the Pacific coast.

But today, you can still take (most of) this historic road, and there are plenty of fun pit stops along the way.

So check out these kicks on Route 66.