THIS IS WHY TRAVEL AGENTS WANT TO BE CALLED TRAVEL ADVISORS Archives

When Peter Schwartz needs to book a trip, he doesn’t contact a travel agent. He calls a travel advisor.

So what is a travel advisor?

How did she make two accidental Airbnb bookings?

No one needs more than one Airbnb rental in Paris at a time. So why did Virginia Wong recently end…

Here are the best and worst airlines for your holiday travels

If you're wondering about the best and worst airlines to fly during the holidays, you need to talk to Brent…

This is how to easily lose $4,700 in the Beijing Tea House Scam

A quick internet search will show that there are a variety of well-known tourist scams in Beijing. Unfortunately, Lawrence Andrews…

What happened to the 24-hour cancellation policy, Expedia?

Every major airline has a 24-hour cancellation policy, but how to interpret those rules is not always clear. At least…

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Here it is: The best holiday travel advice

Book early. Give yourself a little extra time at the airport or on the road. Prepare for bad weather. If…

This is what happens when you hate your cruise and get off the ship early

Should you receive a refund if you hate your cruise so much that you get off the ship early? What…

This is the ultimate California road trip to take with your kids

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Here it is: The most preposterous hotel smoking fine of all!

David Fuller just got blindsided by a $250 hotel smoking fine. As a non-smoker, he believes he is a victim…

What is a travel advisor and do you you need one?

When Peter Schwartz needs to book a trip, he doesn't contact a travel agent. He calls a travel advisor.

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