travel tips

TSA-approved luggage locks are designed to add security—but forgetting the combination can be frustrating. Fortunately, there are several safe ways to regain access to your bag. Travelers who want extra …

If your TSA PreCheck status didn’t appear on your boarding pass, there are a few common reasons—and in some cases, a quick fix before you fly. Having TSA PreCheck can …

Since my last visit to Las Vegas, I’ve been receiving emails from MGM Rewards offering comped or highly discounted rooms. While those emails can be a little annoying, they’re also …

My husband Joe and I went on our very first Virgin Voyages cruise in the summer of 2022. I gave you an overall idea of what we thought about it …

Every so often, a headline pops up claiming airlines are shortening layovers or creating some new “tight connection trap.” If you’ve been seeing those stories lately, it might feel like …

You’d think winning Olympic gold would come with a smooth trip home. Instead, Team USA’s men’s hockey players (and plenty of other NHLers involved in the tournament) ran into the …

Booking a cruise almost guarantees excitement—but first-time cruisers often overlook one important detail: cabin location. While cruise lines rarely label cabins as “less desirable,” experienced cruisers know exactly which ones …

I knew airlines were charging more for seats these days. I just didn’t expect to hit a point where even the worst seat on the plane wasn’t included anymore. We’re …

Not long ago, my husband Joe, who is the co-author of this blog, posted about the most brilliant travel question he had ever heard. Way back when, it was a …

For years, travelers shared hotel thermostat hacks to wrestle control back from stubborn room temperatures. But those tricks are starting to fail—and it’s not because guests forgot how to use …