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Elliott Advocacy is a nonprofit organization that mediates cases between consumers and businesses. These are commentary articles that detail our efforts and provide educational information for consumers.

Alice Mansergh, CEO of Tourism Ireland.

Does Ireland’s green tourism transformation make it worth a visit?

September 23, 2025February 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Ireland may be synonymous with lush green landscapes, but is the country also a green destination? 

Categories Commentary, Popular
Amie Tugwell's Vrbo rental is contaminated with mold. She and her family checked out after one night. Why can't she get her money back?

Mold in my vacation rental! I want a refund from Vrbo

September 23, 2025February 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Amie Tugwell’s Vrbo rental is contaminated with mold. She and her family checked out after one night. Why can’t she get her money back?

Categories Commentary, Popular
Unconventional Thanksgiving travel advice.

I never thought I’d give this Thanksgiving travel advice

November 29, 2024November 26, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

I’ve covered every Thanksgiving for the last three decades as a travel journalist. But this holiday is different — and it’s made me offer Thanksgiving travel advice I never expected.

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More disability pretenders are flying and staying in hotels than ever. But do these fakers have a valid point about the state of travel?

Disability pretenders are traveling again. But do they have a point?

January 18, 2024December 19, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

More disability pretenders are flying and staying in hotels than ever. But do these fakers have a valid point about the state of travel?

Categories Commentary, On Travel
Annoying hotel charges were supposed to disappear after the government declared war on junk fees. Instead, hotels fought back.

Hidden hotel fees are back with a vengeance. Here’s how to avoid them.

June 19, 2024August 6, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Annoying hotel charges were supposed to disappear after the government declared war on junk fees. Instead, hotels fought back.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
They want to destroy Elliott Advocacy. They want to terminate our work, shut this site down, and replace the void with bogus advocacy.

A backstage tour of Elliott Advocacy

January 19, 2024July 26, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

They want to destroy us.

They want to terminate our work, shut this site down, and replace the void with corporate-friendly, affiliate-driven, bogus advocacy.

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Pay attention. If you do, you won't end up like Allan Jordan, who showed up for a recent Virgin Atlantic Airways flight from New York to London, only to discover he'd overlooked a small but important detail.

How to avoid these really stupid travel mistakes (and keep your dignity intact)

December 14, 2025July 26, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Pay attention.

If you do, you won’t end up like Allan Jordan, who showed up for a recent Virgin Atlantic Airways flight from New York to London, only to discover he’d overlooked a small but important detail.

Categories Commentary, On Travel
Cristina Criado's flight diverted to Panama City after a tragic accident closed the airport in Lima. Does American Airlines owe her a refund for her trip in vain -- and if so, how much?

My flight never made it to Lima. Why won’t American Airlines get my refund approved?

March 25, 2024January 30, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Cristina Criado’s flight diverted to Panama City after a tragic accident closed the airport in Lima. Does American Airlines owe her a refund for her trip in vain — and if so, how much?

Categories Advocacy, Commentary
If you're the victim of a hotel billing error, check out these proven strategies for getting your money back quickly.

This is how to fight a hotel billing error — and win

November 18, 2025September 9, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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What can you do when your AT&T bill is wrong? You have several options for fixing your bill and getting all your money back. Here they are.

My AT&T bill is wrong. How do I fix this $499 mistake?

January 21, 2024June 21, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

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