Why “guaranteed late arrival” isn’t actually guaranteed for you
These days, a credit card guarantee is almost always mandatory. Cancellation usually requires at least a day in advance to avoid a one-night charge. The good news for consumers is that promising payment means the hotel should mean guaranteed late arrival, no matter how late — “should” being the operative word.
19 flight hacks to make your next plane ride as comfortable as possible.
I have 19 flight hacks for you that will make trip planning and organization easier and help you stay comfortable while in the air. There are 19 flight hacks that air travelers should undertake to prepare and organize their plane flights after making their...
Passport renewals by post, app and online — it’s easy, but start in plenty of time
As we get into the spring and summer travel seasons, international travel is becoming to come into focus for some travelers. With international travel comes the need for a passport and the need to navigate customs and border protection when returning to the US. Here are some passport tips to make reentry painless.
Rental car safety? Here’s how to know before you go
Rental car safety is not necessarily at the top of a traveler's mind when renting an automobile. They rarely wonder: Has the rental company properly maintained the car? Are there any recalls on the vehicle? Did they thoroughly clean and sanitize it? But lately,...
Follow these 4 guidebook tips when planning your trip
Many travelers headed on vacation purchase guidebooks to their destinations. These guidebooks can help point them in the direction of the best sights, locals’ haunts, the shopping, good hotels, transportation systems, and more. But, all guidebooks are not created equally, some specialize on dining, lodging, or sights. Plus, to get the feel of any destination, a background of history can add immeasurably to the travel experience.
The best tip for a great hotel stay — get a hotel human touch
Sometimes the hotel human touch works wonders even in a touchless world These days there are all kinds of commercials and online ads for great hotel websites and apps. Many intimate that booking through them will get you some glorious room or suite at a good price....
Global entry — still a bargain and a game changer despite its higher fee
Even at its new higher fee for its 5-year term, Global Entry is still a bargain and a game changer. It gives international travelers expedited entry into the US. Global Entry is a U.S. Trusted Traveler Program run by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency...
The 24-hour rule: Passengers have a full day to correct airline ticketing mistakes
The 24-hour rule requires airlines to provide travelers booking flights 24 hours to cancel their trip or correct errors in the booking of any kind of ticket without any charge or fee from airlines.
You’re carrying too much luggage. Here’s how to lighten up
If you think you're carrying too much luggage on your next trip, I've got news for you: You probably are. How much? Domestic airlines collected $7.1 billion in luggage fees, an increase of almost 5 percent from the previous year. This summer, we've also had a few...
Know these four international air travel rights and save
When traveling in Europe, airline travelers have more rights than in the USA. Unfortunately, most Americans are not aware of the rights, or are too lazy to force the airlines to respect their rights.