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Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Pros and Cons of Each
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Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck: Pros and Cons of Each

Christopher Elliott | August 30, 2024

Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are two different US government “Trusted Traveler Programs” that allow travelers to minimize potentially lengthy…

Stay Healthy and Stress-Free When Traveling
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Stay Healthy and Stress-Free When Traveling

William Schaffner, MD | July 30, 2024

Going on a trip, whether for business or pleasure, can create travel stress—what if you miss your plane, lose your…

When Your Flight Is Cancelled
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When Your Flight Is Cancelled

Christopher Elliott | July 30, 2024

New Department of Transportation rules, slated to take effect around Halloween, have strengthened your rights when airlines cancel or significantly…

Is an Airbnb Right for Your Next Vacation?
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Is an Airbnb Right for Your Next Vacation?

Christopher Elliott | July 15, 2024

Deciding between a vacation-home rental and a hotel for your next vacation? Here are the pros and cons of each,…

Bottom Line Best Cruise Deals in 2024
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Bottom Line Best Cruise Deals in 2024

Chris Gray Faust | July 1, 2024

Escalating costs of hotels, rental cars and restaurants are encouraging travelers to take to the seas. Around 36 million passengers…

You Can Rent RVs, Pools and More
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You Can Rent RVs, Pools and More

Christopher Elliott | June 11, 2024

Did you know that you can rent far more than just vacation properties these days? In fact, there are numerous…

Get the Right Travel Insurance
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Get the Right Travel Insurance

Megan Walch | April 9, 2024

What if you were in Maui when wildfires ravaged the town of Lahaina? How would you have gotten home? A…

Best Budget Vacations
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Best Budget Vacations

Donna Heiderstadt | March 21, 2024

Booking a vacation that won’t empty your bank account seems almost impossible these days, but there still are some places…

6 Surprisingly Cheap Bucket-List Destinations
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6 Surprisingly Cheap Bucket-List Destinations

Donna Heiderstadt | December 22, 2023

The places on your bucket list likely aren’t cheap. Most are coveted because they are special and often not easy…

Travel Products to Keep You Safe
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Travel Products to Keep You Safe

Detective Kevin Coffey | August 11, 2023

It is a fact—crooks target tourists. The products listed here can keep you and your valuables safe when traveling. Reminder:…

Travel Bargains: Countries Where You Get the Most for Your Money
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Travel Bargains: Countries Where You Get the Most for Your Money

Tim Leffel | June 21, 2023

The cost of getting away can be daunting these days. Airfares, car rentals, hotel rates and restaurant prices all have…

Are You Fit to Fly?
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Are You Fit to Fly?

David Sherer, MD | May 10, 2023

Most of us take for granted that air travel is safe, so our preplanning typically centers on what we’ll do…

How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Rewards
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Travel Rewards

Julia Menez | May 9, 2023

Accruing credit card rewards is just one part of a cost-saving equation for travel. You also need a strategy for…

Traveling On Your Own?
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Traveling On Your Own?

Laurie Helgoe, PhD | April 11, 2023

Whether you are an introvert, just a bit shy or simply ­prefer to travel on your own, it can be…

Don’t Get Hit By these Hidden Travel Fees
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Don’t Get Hit By these Hidden Travel Fees

Christopher Elliott | March 20, 2023

Americans are traveling again…and travel companies are trying to take them for a ride. Sneaky travel fees and gotchas abound…