No, it’s not safe to travel — unless you do this now
The frenetic summer travel season is a fading memory. The pandemic lockdowns and masking requirements are history. But guess what? It’s still not safe to travel, according to experts.
On Travel
On Travel is a weekly consumer travel column that offers information and advice for people planning a business or leisure trip. The feature started in USA Today in 2013 and is now nationally syndicated.
Revenge travel is over, but guess what happens next?
Revenge travel, or taking a vacation to “get back” at COVID for keeping you trapped during a lockdown, was a phenomenon last year. And you’d assume that this fall, people would want to take a break. But they aren’t.
Is it time to ban kids from flying?
There’s been a lot of talk about banning kids from planes lately. Maybe it’s an idea worth considering. Here’s why.
Here’s when you should refuse a hotel room
If you’ve ever opened the door to your hotel room and said, “Nope — I’m not doing that!” then you’ve probably wondered: When should you reject your hotel room?
Why hidden airline fees are about to get worse
Many airlines have hidden fees. But now Congress wants to undo the full-fare advertising rule — and that would make it even easier.
If you’re standing in line at the airport, don’t do this!
Standing in line at the airport? There are rules for each line — and one piece of advice that may prevent you from missing your flight.
That’s it! We need to stop pets from flying*
Leaving your pet at home while you take a vacation makes sense not only for your dog or cat but also for you.
Here are the newest tourist scams (they’re worse than ever)
Beware of new tourism scams, including swindles involving deception, distraction and petty theft. Here’s how to spot them — and avoid them.
Attention travelers: These are the worst travel mistakes you can make
Even the best travelers can make the worst travel mistakes. I should know. I’ve made them all. Yes, me — the world’s smartest traveler.
Fall travel mistakes even the best travelers make
What kind of fall travel mistakes should you avoid? There are many, but here’s the biggest one.