What should I do if an airline loses my checked luggage?
It’s every traveler’s nightmare. You arrive at your destination, but your checked luggage doesn’t.
Ultimate Consumer Guides
This series of comprehensive guides cover a variety of consumer topics.
What does an airline owe me if it denies me boarding?
What does your airline owe you if it bumps you from a flight? Here’s what you need to know about denied boarding compensation.
What should I do if my flight has been canceled or delayed?
If an airline cancels or delays your flight, do you deserve a refund? It depends. Here’s a guide on airline cancellations and delays.
Will you need travel insurance after the pandemic?
Bob Hood is planning a trip to New Zealand next year, hopefully long after the pandemic. But like many travelers, he’s confused about travel insurance. Specifically, he’s wondering if he’ll need travel insurance after the pandemic.
The complete guide to buying and selling a timeshare
Why pay for a hotel when you can own your own vacation home or condo? That’s the promise of a timeshare. The pitch comes when you least expect it: when you’re on vacation and your guard is down.
This is how to survive an airport terminal, bus terminal or train station
If you intend to travel during the pandemic, an airport, train station, or bus terminal is probably the last place you want to get stuck. Do I have to tell you why? There’s no place to sleep, food options are limited and expensive, and the bathrooms — yuck!
The ultimate guide to travel health and safety
Health and safety isn’t an afterthought for travelers anymore. It’s the first thing they consider before they plan a trip. It’s often the only thing they worry about in the hours before their departure. Health and safety is everything in a post-COVID world.
How to rent a vacation home: the ultimate guide
Before you rent a vacation home, listen to Richard Powers’ story. Earlier this year, he found a bargain on a four-bedroom cabin in Lake Placid, N.Y., through Vrbo, a vacation rental site. He contacted the “owner” through the platform, who instructed him to wire the money to his bank account.
This is how to find the best travel insurance for your next trip
If you’re not thinking about buying travel insurance for your next trip, you probably should. In a world filled with danger, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, anything could happen. Here’s our guide to the best travel insurance.
The smart traveler’s guide to passports, visas and IDs
No matter where you go or how you get there, you’ll probably have to show some form of ID, passport, or visa at some point.