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Where have you been? Our newest underwriter, Where I’ve Been, helps you find out where you want to go from where your friends have been. Ask travel questions from local experts or become an expert yourself. Get the details.
This week’s burning question: smoking and travel? Have you visited a hotel or cruise recently, only to find that you’re surrounded by smokers? Or, as a smoker, have you discovered that your ability to light up was severely curtailed? Please share your thoughts, and don’t forget to include your full name, city and occupation.
And now, the truth about summer travel. You’ve read all the surveys and polls about the upcoming summer travel season. Now get the truth. I have the story behind the numbers in my MSNBC.com column. In this week’s Travel Troubleshooter, find out what happens when one traveler’s insurance company goes belly-up. My travel technologist column explores Google Voice, the new communications hub from Google that will soon be available to everyone. And don’t miss this week’s Q&A interview with Scott McCartney of the Wall Street Journal.
A flawed credit card bill. The president is expected to sign a credit card bill that offers new consumer protections. But does it fail to protect international travelers. Find out how it might. Plus, why the EU leads the world in airline consumer protection and what it’s doing next. Some amazing — I’m talking utterly incomprehensible — car rental taxes and fees in Houston. And how to get through to Frontier Airlines by e-mail.
Sunset in Sarasota. Souvenirist hit the road last weekend, visiting Sarasota and Longboat Key. Check out our photos and watch a fun (and relaxing) video of a sunset at the beach and then get up-close with a manatee at Mote Aquarium.
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Travel Insurance Review — Articles, reviews, and guides to help you find an insurance policy that will fit your individual travel needs. You can buy directly or use its comparison site to find a trusted and reputable travel insurance provider. Get more information.
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Christopher Elliott is the author of Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals. Critics have called it “eye-opening” and “inspiring” — it’ll “grab your attention and won’t let go.” Order your copy now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or iTunes.
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