This week, a series of new passenger protection rules put forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT) will take effect. The most visible of these rules, a law that requires airlines to include mandatory government taxes and fees in advertised fares, will officially kick in January 26. (Other rules pertaining to baggage fees and ticket cancellation policies started January 24.) But we've already seen quite a few airlines and booking sites begin to display prices for plane tickets and flight-inclusive vacation packages that incorporate airfare taxes and fees.

What should flyers expect when booking plane tickets this week and hereafter? Here's what you need to know about the new rules and how they're shaking up the travel industry:

Our offering includes more than 40 tours throughout Costa Rica

TROPIC Vacation offers a wide variety of one-day and half-day tours, in order to offer your clients a glance at the beauty of Costa Rica.

The most unusual ski adventure of the season will occur beginning this week in the unlikeliest of destinations: the Caribbean Sea, where dressing in layers will not be required and sunscreen will be at a premium.

No man is an island, but sometimes it sure is nice to be on one. But there's no need to fly to Fiji or move to the Maldives; there are plenty of great island getaways here in the States.

The world is big and the travel possibilities nearly endless.

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The biggest gift-giving holidays are upon us, and if there's a particularly hard-to-shop-for person on your list you may be stumped. Fear not, because for the sum of just $12 million, you could give that special someone their very own island paradise.