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Ultimate Consumer Guides

This series of comprehensive guides cover a variety of consumer topics.

Lost luggage

What should I do if an airline loses my checked luggage?

October 8, 2022July 11, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

It’s every traveler’s nightmare. You arrive at your destination, but your checked luggage doesn’t.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
Bumped from a flight

What does an airline owe me if it denies me boarding?

October 8, 2022July 6, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

What does your airline owe you if it bumps you from a flight? Here’s what you need to know about denied boarding compensation.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
Airline clock

What should I do if my flight has been canceled or delayed?

January 23, 2023June 29, 2022 by Christopher Elliott

If an airline cancels or delays your flight, do you deserve a refund? It depends. Here’s a guide on airline cancellations and delays.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
Travel insurance, OMG

Do you need travel insurance in 2023?

January 25, 2023May 12, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

If you plan to travel anywhere in 2023, you probably need travel insurance. Wars, a possible recession and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have made travel insurance a necessity for most travelers.

Categories Coronavirus Related Travel News, Ultimate Consumer Guides
Here's you ultimate timeshare guide

The complete guide to buying and selling a timeshare

February 3, 2023February 24, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

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.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
Here's how to survive the airline, bus or train terminal.

How to survive an airport terminal, bus terminal or train station

February 15, 2023February 19, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

Airports, train stations and bus terminals are probably the last places you want to get stuck when you’re traveling. Do I have to tell you why? There’s no place to sleep, food options are limited and expensive, and the bathrooms — yuck!

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
Health and safety aren't an afterthought for travelers anymore. They're the first thing people consider before they plan a trip. It's often the only thing they worry about in the hours before their departure. Health and safety are everything in a post-COVID world.

The ultimate guide to travel health and safety in 2023

February 16, 2023February 11, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

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.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides

How to rent a vacation home: the ultimate guide

November 26, 2022January 28, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

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.

Categories Answers, Ultimate Consumer Guides
Travel insurance is complicated. Here's the guide you need to understand everything about it.

How to find the best travel insurance for your next trip

February 13, 2023January 27, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

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.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
The ultimate guide to passports and IDs and travel.

The smart traveler’s guide to passports, visas and IDs

February 23, 2023January 25, 2021 by Christopher Elliott

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.

Categories Ultimate Consumer Guides
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