Tips and Tricks

Southwest Airlines is the odd man out when it comes to seating assignments, simply because there aren’t any. Instead of you picking your own seat when you make your reservation,…

Over the years, I’ve developed a system to get an upgraded room at hotels every time. It’s so easy that I’m hesitant to share it with you. But I figure…

Several years ago I spent a weekend learning about points, miles and other travel-related things from some of the best people in the business. I learned many tips on how…

It’s not something you really want to think about, but it can happen. You take out your wallet, which has your credit cards and driver’s license and leave it at…

When people go on cruises, many of them plan to drink alcohol. Some may even plan to drink a lot of alcohol ;-). Thing is, drinks on cruises can start…

When I was planning our honeymoon to Hawaii in 2001, I searched for guidebooks online. There weren’t many online travel sites back then and if you wanted an in-depth guide,…

Don’t get me wrong with the article’s title. I have nothing against Skiplagged or the service they provide. Our reasons for not using it are solely based on our travel…

Airports are busy again. Maybe not quite up to 2019 levels, but busy. And, as always, travelers who have too much for just “carry on and a personal sized bag”…

We all know that putting stuff in the overhead is the slowest part of getting everyone loaded into and settled onto the plane. On top of that, more and more…

Everyone has their favorite foods from certain places, whether it’s bratwurst from Wisconsin, kielbasi from New Jersey or Aunt Mary’s famous lasagna. They taste great while you’re visiting, but bringing…