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TRAVEL SAFETY

ravelers are increasingly concerned about car rental safety. Here's how to ensure your rental car is safe before you hit the road.

Travelers are worried about car rental safety. Here’s how to avoid a problem

November 24, 2025September 6, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Everything seemed fine when Josie Daigle rented a car in Boston from a national chain. A cursory glance at the vehicle before she drove off with her two young kids suggested the car was safe.

Categories Safe Travels
Worried about travel safety? See how travel insurance is evolving with new features to help you avoid trouble and stay protected on your next vacation.

New ways travel insurance can keep you safe when you’re traveling

August 23, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Travel insurance may cover you if you get into trouble on your next vacation. But what if travel insurance could help you avoid trouble?

Categories Safe Travels
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
When you check into your hotel, you might want to ask where your room is located. Chahanler Marks wishes he had when he stayed in a hotel in St. Louis recently.

This is the most dangerous room in a hotel

November 2, 2025July 26, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When you check into your hotel, you might want to ask where your room is located. Chahanler Marks wishes he had when he stayed in a hotel in St. Louis recently.

Categories Safe Travels
Planning summer travel? Experts warn about dangerous overcrowding in popular spots. Find out which destinations to avoid and where to go instead for a better experience.

Avoid these overcrowded destinations this summer

July 25, 2025July 20, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Do I really need to show you pictures of Dubrovnik when there’s a cruise ship in town, or of the Trevi Fountain in Rome on a hot day, to prove travel has never been as crowded as it is this summer?

Categories On Travel
Experts predict the busiest travel season ever. Get practical tips to skip lines at airports and popular spots, and stay safe in large crowds.

It’s the busiest travel season ever! Here’s how to avoid lines and stay ahead of the crowds

July 6, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

If you feel like you’re spending more time standing in line than on vacation, then you’ve probably been traveling this year.

Categories On Travel
Using Wi-Fi at the airport offers convenience, but be aware of potential risks. Experts caution about hackers and data theft. Discover how to identify secure networks and safeguard your personal information when using Wi-Fi at the airport.

Is it safe to use Wi-Fi at the airport?

June 30, 2025June 28, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Is the public Wi-Fi network at JFK International Airport safe? That’s what one of Vivian Au’s customers wanted to know recently.

Categories Safe Travels
E-bikes and scooters are increasingly dangerous for tourists, with accident rates rising. Learn about the risks, safety tips, and why these vehicles should be kept off sidewalks for pedestrian safety.

Scooters and e-bikes are a menace to travelers. Here’s how to handle them.

June 17, 2025June 15, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Sarah Morris used to love riding an e-scooter. Until her accident.

Categories On Travel
Travelers worry about vacation rental safety. Learn how to research neighborhood crime, read rental reviews, and use online tools for safer bookings. Understand how AI and crime databases can help.

How to find a safe neighborhood for your next vacation rental

January 14, 2026June 14, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Ashley Hampton traveled to New Orleans recently, she worried about security.  

Categories Safe Travels
After a skiing accident in the Swiss Alps, Christopher Elliott faced a $14,543 hospital bill when his travel insurance claim was denied. Discover how having a good travel insurance agent made a difference in navigating the claims process and ultimately securing the coverage he needed.

Why having a good agent is important for travel insurance

June 1, 2025May 31, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

I discovered the importance of having a good travel insurance agent on an icy slope in the Swiss Alps. My painful accident happened in a split second, but it took more than two years for me to learn my lesson.

Categories Safe Travels
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