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SAFETY

How do you protect your stuff when you're on the road? Here are rules that will prevent you from losing your valuables.

Don’t lose your valuables when you travel. Here are the rules.

December 2, 2024November 30, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

You don’t have to lose your valuables on your next big trip. Here are three rules that will prevent a major loss.

Categories Safe Travels
Mark Hartwig's vacation rental in Montreal was "such a bizarre experience" that he has trouble putting into words.

“Such a bizarre” rental experience on Vrbo — but do they even care?

September 30, 2025March 4, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Mark Hartwig’s vacation rental in Montreal was “such a bizarre experience” that he has trouble putting into words. 

Categories Advocacy
Dustin Baltis encountered a roach infestation during his Airbnb stay in Austin, leading to a complex situation with the host and Airbnb. Despite initial challenges, the issue of whether Airbnb's AirCover would cover such incidents and the subsequent negotiation for a fair resolution became key elements of his experience.

What to do if you find roaches in your Airbnb rental

January 10, 2024January 8, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Dustin Baltis thought he knew what to do when he found a roach in his Airbnb rental in Austin. He called the owner and contacted Airbnb — and finally vacated the property.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter

Travelers, here’s what to expect in 2018

January 31, 2024December 25, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

Fellow travelers, it’s not too soon to start thinking about your 2018 itineraries.

Categories Commentary
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These gadgets and apps will help you travel worry-free

April 8, 2025August 9, 2017 by Christopher Elliott

If you’re a little paranoid, you’re going to love this summer travel season.

Categories Commentary

Space wars are shifting to the human rights front

February 5, 2024September 20, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Do you have the right to room on a plane? If you answered “no,” you’re probably with the majority of American travelers.

Categories The Navigator
Ashley Norris’ hotel reservation on Hotwire is a surprise — and not a good one. The hotel is in an unsafe neighborhood.

Help! My Hotwire hotel is in a dangerous neighborhood

February 5, 2024March 27, 2015 by Christopher Elliott

Ashley Norris’ hotel reservation on Hotwire is a surprise — and not a good one. The hotel is in an unsafe neighborhood.

Categories The Travel Troubleshooter
Would it surprise you if I said consumers don’t believe the personal and financial data they submit to corporations is safe?

Your customer data isn’t safe, but here’s how to protect it

January 26, 2024April 30, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved
If you're one of the Americans who won't take a cruise this year, you might want to reconsider your vacation plans.

Is it finally safe to take a cruise?

January 23, 2024September 7, 2013 by Christopher Elliott

If you’re one of the 303 million Americans who won’t take a cruise this year, you might want to reconsider your vacation plans. This may be the time to head out to sea.

Categories Commentary
Maybe it was the Bloody Mary that got Jean Shanley into trouble on a recent flight from Louisville to Las Vegas.

Is your credit card safe at cruising altitude?

August 11, 2025December 2, 2012 by Christopher Elliott

Maybe it was the Bloody Mary that got Jean Shanley into trouble on a recent flight from Louisville to Las Vegas.

Categories The Navigator
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