Here’s who you should tip when you travel
It’s time to disrupt the tipping economy. The travel industry is a great place to start.
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.
There’s a window in my shower — and other hotel room design flaws
When Marc Burdiss stepped into the shower at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, he was shocked by the clear view of the bedroom through a glass window.
What to do when your travel insurance doesn’t work
Travel insurance doesn’t always work. There, I said it.
These are the most outrageous travel fees
The travel industry seems to always have its hand out — sometimes literally.
Why travel insurance can save the day
When Katie Kubitskey made plans to attend a friend’s destination wedding in Izmir, Turkey, last summer, she never imagined she’d need travel insurance.
Your consumer rights are disappearing. Here’s how to protect yourself now.
Don’t look now, but your consumer rights are vanishing.
5 things you should never do when you’re filing a travel insurance claim
When it comes to travel insurance, details matter. Just ask Shannon Carr.
Are you a rude passenger? Here’s what to do before you board — and what not to do
It’s the complainers that make travelers such as Randall Kessler complain — specifically, the folks who shuffle around the airport waiting area, griping about something over which neither they nor their airline has any control.
How early should you arrive at the airport for your flight?
Want to start an argument? Tell your travel companion you won’t be arriving two hours before your flight. Go on, try it. I’ll be right here.
Is the travel industry winning the propaganda war?
Is the travel industry winning the propaganda war? Are you so used to hearing certain catchphrases that you’ve become desensitized to them?