When the federal government proposed a trusted traveler system years ago, I got into an argument with a well-known travel writer.
He claimed a program like Global Entry that subjected you to a background check and stored your biometric data would never work. He argued that the government had no interest in collecting that information and keeping close tabs on its citizens.
Before you rent a vacation home, listen to Richard Powers’ story. Earlier this year, he found a bargain on a four-bedroom cabin in Lake Placid, N.Y., through Vrbo, a vacation rental site. He contacted the “owner” through the platform, who instructed him to wire the money to his bank account.
If you’re not thinking about buying travel insurance for your next trip, you probably should. In a world filled with danger, anything could happen. Here’s our guide to the best travel insurance.
No matter where you go or how you get there, you’ll probably have to show some form of ID, passport, or visa at some point.
If you’re looking for the best travel advice, your first instinct might be to go online. I know because you are online right now, reading this story about how to find the best travel advice.
Renting a car can be complicated. You have to choose the right company and the right vehicle — and there are decisions about insurance, tolls and fuel.
Loyalty programs offer a powerful incentive to travel, and to travel more. Since the first frequent flier programs appeared in the early 1980s, frequent flier and frequent stayer incentives have mushroomed to proportions no one could have predicted. Today, it’s possible to collect miles without darkening the door of an aircraft, or points without checking into a hotel. You can earn them from buying groceries or subscribing to Netflix.
