Planning a trip? Don’t get destination-duped
If you see a lot of long faces in places like Atlantic City, Buenos Aires or Disney World in Orlando, then you have a good eye. Some of these poor travelers have been destination-duped.
TRAVEL ADVICE
Traveling? Here’s what to say if you want to get the worst treatment — guaranteed!
It’s easy to get treated like a second-class citizen when you travel: Just say the wrong thing. That’s an undeniable fact that people are rediscovering during the busiest year in the history of modern travel.
Aer Lingus made me miss my flight. Then it charged me these booking fees!
Catriona Garry misses her flight from Edinburgh to Boston because there’s only one ticket agent at the airport. Can she get $1,200 in rebooking fees refunded?
Problem with luggage: I waited too long to file a claim with my airline!
When Lesle Collins flew from Dallas to Denver last summer, her baggage did not. She tried to file a luggage claim — but she could not.
Insects on vacation: How to spot them and how to avoid them
Insects are coming for your next vacation.
Traveling somewhere? Here’s how not to be a pickpocket victim
On a recent trip to Paris, John Smaistrla was just a bump away from becoming a pickpocket victim.
What happened to my $3,157 flight credit? And how do I use it?
Vicky Cordes is trying to use a $3,157 airline ticket credit from the pandemic. But her travel advisor, wholesaler and airline are all pointing fingers at each other. Who’s got her money?
How do I get Holland America to send me my medical records? I keep asking.
David Aronstein needs his medical records from Holland America. Without them, he can’t file an insurance claim for the treatment he received on a cruise. What’s the holdup?
My car rental is fully refundable. Why is Priceline keeping my money?
Can a car rental company just change its refund rules whenever it wants to?
These tourists don’t want anyone to know they’re American. Here’s why.
Shirley Barchi doesn’t want anyone to know she’s American when she travels abroad.