travel tips

Most boarding passes look like a jumble of letters, numbers, barcodes, and airport codes that nobody pays much attention to. And that’s exactly why problems happen. A tiny mistake on …

You know how sometimes you don’t learn about a travel rule until you’re standing at the counter and it’s suddenly your problem? That’s exactly what happened to the friends of …

Most travelers under a certain age have probably never even stayed in a smoking hotel room. But despite decades of smoking bans on airplanes, in restaurants, and in public spaces, …

One of the biggest challenges people face when traveling is getting a good night’s sleep. Sometimes it’s the bed. Sometimes it’s the temperature. Sometimes it’s noise, jet lag, or simply …

Most of us have a little routine before checking out of a hotel. We make sure we didn’t leave anything in a drawer, take one last look in the bathroom, …

There are a few different options for couples when booking seats on domestic flights, and our preferences have recently changed. Previously, we took a sometimes polarizing approach — booking an …

Uber One has always been one of those benefits that’s easy to forget about — especially if you have it because a credit card or promotion is covering the cost. …

There’s nothing quite like that moment. You make it through the scanner without a problem. Your coat is back on. Your pockets are empty. Then your carry-on comes through the …

For Americans, ordering water at a restaurant is one of those things you don’t really think about. You sit down, ask for water, and someone brings it. No discussion. No …

Giving up your seat on an overbooked flight can be an easy way to make a few hundred dollars. But only if you do it exactly right. Airlines are well …