Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts
It’s not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a “must-have” travel purchase for 2026. It’s peace of mind, he says.
TRAVEL TIPS
Travelers are becoming more superstitious. Here’s what they’re doing (and here’s what actually works)
Do you knock three times on the airplane fuselage before you board a flight? Or do you carry a lucky rabbit’s foot on vacation? If you do, then you might be a superstitious traveler.
Don’t commit these social blunders on your next hotel stay
What’s the worst thing you’ve seen someone do at a hotel? For Lynne Goldberg, it’s the check-in bully.
Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations. Here’s what you need to know.
Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They’re back.
Don’t let your airline rights fly away. Here’s how to protect them
You can almost feel it when you fly these days. It’s that sense that you’re a second-class citizen with limited rights — or none at all.
What’s the most dangerous thing at the airport?
An airport can be a dangerous place.
Just ask Brandon Barron, who recently flew from Charlotte to Orlando with his wife, four young kids and his mother, who has Alzheimer’s.
Noisy electronics on planes are becoming a big problem. Here’s what to do about it.
On a recent flight from San Francisco to New York, Luca Dal Zotto found himself sitting next to a noisy airline passenger.
Travelers are worried about car rental safety. Here’s how to avoid a problem
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.
Why your hotel stay feels like a rip-off (and how to fix it)
Should your hotel room include air conditioning? Victoria Holtz thinks so. Her resort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., did not.
Avoid these overcrowded destinations this summer
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?