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Why your hotel stay feels like a rip-off. Discover the essential amenities hotels should provide and how to avoid extra charges this summer.

Why your hotel stay feels like a rip-off (and how to fix it)

September 23, 2025August 3, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Should your hotel room include air conditioning? Victoria Holtz thinks so. Her resort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., did not.

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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
With record summer travel, missing flights is a real fear. Get expert advice on avoiding airport chaos and what to do if you miss your plane. summer flights

Passengers are missing their summer flights. Here’s how to avoid being left behind

September 23, 2025July 13, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

Ever had this nightmare? You’re racing through the airport, dodging slow-moving travelers, swerving to avoid those annoying golf carts, only to arrive breathlessly at your gate just as the doors close. 

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
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.

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