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TRAVEL PLANNING

Is the “off” season disappearing for travel?

March 23, 2026March 2, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

Remember when you could get a deal on travel by waiting until a few weeks after summer ended? That’s history.

Categories On Travel
spring break planning

What you definitely need to know before you book a spring break trip

February 8, 2026February 8, 2026 by Christopher Elliott

It may still be early February, but it’s not too early to start thinking about spring break

Categories Consumer Alert
AI

The only travel trend you need to know for 2026

January 30, 2026December 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Ignore the usual year-end predictions—the hot destinations, the airfare trends, the hidden travel fees. The only thing you need to know about travel in 2026 is this: Agentic AI will touch every trip you take.

Categories On Travel
For 2026, the question isn't just where to go, but what to rediscover. Here are six places I want to visit again

Go here next year: 6 places you have to discover in 2026

December 23, 2025December 21, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Somewhere between the unexpectedly comfortable economy class seat on a discount Korean airline flight and the silence of an early morning in Christchurch’s Riccarton neighborhood, it hit me: The revenge travel crowds have finally dispersed. Travel is back to normal.

Categories Destinations
From Philippe Marie's corner office in Papeete, you can see most of Air Tahiti Nui's fleet of four Boeing 787s at any given time.

Can this airline protect paradise?

December 10, 2025November 29, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Air Tahiti Nui isn’t just flying tourists to paradise; it’s fighting to save it. The airline punches above its weight with a sustainability program that rivals major carriers.

Categories Destinations
Holiday travel brings risks like cancellations and illness. Experts say insurance is crucial this year, with policies offering more medical coverage. Learn strategies to protect your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's trip.

Everything you need to know about buying travel insurance for the holiday travel season

November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Erik Wright booked a trip to Europe last Christmas, he decided to add a travel insurance policy to his purchase. He’s glad he did.

Categories Safe Travels
AI promises hyper-efficient, personalized travel itineraries, but its confident advice is often wrong, recommending closed museums or biased hotel choices. This guide reveals the hidden costs of AI planning and shows you how to use it as a smart tool without derailing your trip.

Can I trust AI to give me good travel advice?

October 14, 2025September 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories On Travel
Is the stress of summer travel too much? Learn when it's okay (and not okay) to cancel your vacation, and what to consider before you do.

Should I cancel my summer vacation?

July 29, 2025July 27, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Is the thought of going on summer vacation too much for you? Too much money, too much hassle, too much everything?

Categories On Travel
Don't get caught off guard! Discover common travel insurance exclusions and how to ensure you're protected on your summer trip.

Warning: Travel insurance may not cover this

October 14, 2025July 12, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

As summer travel heats up, so does the demand for travel insurance. But before you click “buy” on a policy, take a minute to read the fine print. 

Categories Safe Travels

We canceled our Canadian vacation. Why is our travel insurance claim delayed?

January 10, 2026May 19, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Last year, Liesel Dreisbach-Williams and her husband, Roger, planned an epic adventure from Vancouver to Toronto by train. But when Roger’s health took a turn for the worse, the adventure turned into an epic misadventure — an endless series of emails with MSH, their travel insurance company.

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