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TRAVEL TIPS

If you feel unwelcome on vacation due to overcrowding or local resentment, learn practical tips to be a more respectful tourist and foster positive interactions.

What should you do if you’re not welcome on vacation?

July 7, 2025June 29, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Chloe Bennet says she felt unwelcome when she visited Venice recently. And she had a decision to make.

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
What do you regret doing on a plane? Chances are it involves a drink.

These are the things you do on a plane that you’ll really regret

November 10, 2025June 8, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

What do you regret doing on a plane? Chances are it involves a drink.

Categories On Travel
After Lufthansa canceled her flight from Naples to Boston, Beth Bythrow faced a $1,387 refund dilemma involving her travel agent and tour operator. Discover the steps she took to navigate the complexities of her situation and how she ultimately secured her refund after six frustrating months.

A tour flight cancellation dilemma: Who owes me $1,387? Does anyone?

January 8, 2026May 26, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Beth Bythrow’s Italian vacation was perfect, except for the ending. Lufthansa canceled her flight from Naples to Boston and offered her a ticket on a flight leaving the next day. She never imagined she’d be fighting with the airline and her travel advisor six months later over $1,387.

Categories Advocacy
This summer, safeguard your checked luggage with essential tips from travel expert Christopher Elliott. Discover strategies to prevent theft, such as using TSA-approved locks, tracking devices, and smart packing techniques. Learn how to report pilfered luggage promptly and consider alternative luggage services to ensure your belongings arrive safely.

Pro tips for keeping your checked luggage safe when you fly this summer

November 24, 2025May 17, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Eamonn Turley lost his laptop charger and designer sunglasses on a recent flight from Dublin to New York. 

Categories Safe Travels
Dawn Nelson's trip to Oaxaca turned into a refund nightmare when Booking.com canceled her hotel reservations. After weeks of repeated requests for documentation, she felt stuck in a loop. Learn how she navigated the process and ultimately secured a $2,948 refund for her accommodations.

This is ridiculous! Booking.com owes me $2,948 and I’m stuck in some kind of loop

May 13, 2025May 12, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Dawn Nelson’s trip to Oaxaca, Mexico, for the Day of the Dead celebrations should have been a memorable experience. 

Categories Advocacy
As airlines tighten carry-on luggage rules, travelers face new challenges. Eddie Cannon's experience with Delta highlights the growing scrutiny. Discover essential tips for packing smarter, complying with regulations, and avoiding extra fees. Learn how to navigate the changing landscape of airline carry-on policies for a smoother travel experience.

Airlines are getting stricter about carry-on luggage. Here’s what to do about it.

July 15, 2025May 11, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Are airlines tightening their carry-on luggage rules? Passengers like Eddie Cannon believe the answer is “yes.”

Categories On Travel
Corwin Simmonds encountered a frustrating $457 overcharge from Budget after renting a car in France. Despite multiple unauthorized charges and poor customer service, he persisted in seeking a resolution. Learn how he navigated the process and ultimately secured a refund for the erroneous charges.

Budget overcharge: I paid an extra $457 for my car rental in France!

December 20, 2025May 5, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

When Corwin Simmonds rented a car from Budget in Marseille, France, he never expected a simple transaction to become a frustrating ordeal with multiple overcharges and a bewildering lack of customer service. 

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