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VACATION PLANNING

Travel insurance is essential for summer vacations, safeguarding against unexpected events like trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. It typically covers trip cancellation, medical expenses, travel delays, and emergency assistance, ensuring peace of mind while traveling. Without it, travelers risk significant financial losses and stress during their trips. Travel insurance is crucial for summer vacations, protecting against unforeseen events such as trip cancellations, medical emergencies, and lost luggage. It generally covers trip cancellation, medical expenses, travel delays, and emergency assistance, providing peace of mind. Without it, travelers face potential financial losses and added stress during their journeys.

Do I need travel insurance for my summer vacation?

May 4, 2025May 3, 2025 by Christopher Elliott

With vacation season just around the corner, many travelers are asking themselves: Do I need travel insurance for my summer vacation?

Categories Safe Travels
Ever heard of destination dupes? They're like knockoff designer bags—convincing from afar, but disappointing up close. From Atlantic City being pitched as Las Vegas to Buenos Aires as Paris, it’s all a gimmick. Every place is unique, and Windstar travelers know the real joy of travel is exploring authentic experiences, not imitations. So instead of following a TikTok trend, take control of your travel narrative and discover something truly special. In the world of travel, there’s no substitute for the real deal. Don’t get duped.

Planning a trip? Don’t get destination-duped

October 19, 2024September 22, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

If you see a lot of long faces in places like Atlantic City, Buenos Aires or Disney World in Orlando, then you have a good eye. Some of these poor travelers have been destination-duped.

Categories On Travel
Mark Hartwig's vacation rental in Montreal was "such a bizarre experience" that he has trouble putting into words. 

“Such a bizarre” rental experience on Vrbo — but do they even care?

March 11, 2025March 4, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Mark Hartwig’s vacation rental in Montreal was “such a bizarre experience” that he has trouble putting into words. 

Categories Advocacy
Spring break 2024 is shaping up to be the busiest yet. Learn how to beat the crowds and save on travel costs with advice from industry experts. From choosing alternative destinations to booking early, find out the best strategies for an affordable and enjoyable spring break experience.

What to expect when you travel this spring break 

April 13, 2024January 27, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

It’s not too soon to start thinking about your spring break. That’s because this spring break may be the busiest one — ever.

Categories On Travel
Thinking about a spring break vacation? You better think fast, because the 2025 spring break travel season will be busier -- and potentially more expensive -- than ever.

Here’s your insider guide to spring break travel in 2025

February 6, 2025January 25, 2024 by Christopher Elliott

Thinking about a spring break vacation? You better think fast, because the 2025 spring break travel season will be busier — and potentially more expensive — than ever.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
Navigating the world of travel can be complex. Find out how a travel advisor can simplify your journey, especially for unique trips like solo travel or senior travel. We'll explore when to engage a travel advisor, how they can enhance your trip, their costs, and strategies to find the right advisor for your needs.

The ultimate guide to finding a travel advisor

February 18, 2025May 21, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Navigating the world of travel can be complex. Find out how a travel advisor can simplify your journey, especially for unique trips like solo travel or senior travel. We’ll explore when to engage a travel advisor, how they can enhance your trip, their costs, and strategies to find the right advisor for your needs.

Categories Featured, Ultimate Consumer Guides
Explore the issue of vacation rental hosts cancelling stays and keeping the paid money through Vrbo. Learn about the dispute resolution process and find out if you qualify for a refund in such a scenario. A must-read for all those planning their next holiday or weekend getaway.

Vrbo took my $1,270! Can a vacation rental host cancel my stay and keep my money?

January 22, 2024February 13, 2023 by Christopher Elliott

Can a vacation rental host cancel your reservation and keep your money? Shannon Jenkins wants to know after her host decided to pocket the money she paid Vrbo for a four-day weekend in Sonoma’s Russian River Valley.

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