Christopher Elliott

Christopher Elliott is the founder of Elliott Advocacy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers consumers to solve their problems and helps those who can't. He's the author of numerous books on consumer advocacy and writes three nationally syndicated columns. He also publishes the Elliott Report, a news site for consumers, and Elliott Confidential, a critically acclaimed newsletter about customer service. If you have a consumer problem you can't solve, contact him directly through his advocacy website. You can also follow him on X, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or sign up for his daily newsletter.
This summer, travelers face anxieties about disruptions, natural disasters, political instability, and illness. Experts offer advice on how to prepare and mitigate these travel fears for a smoother vacation.

Are you afraid to travel this summer?

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Jan Howell is afraid of the water levels this summer.She’s booked on a Danube riverboat cruise, and she’s concerned that the water levels won’t be high enough for the ship. That could turn her cruise into a bus tour — or even cancel it. Months of careful planning would go down the drain.