travel tips

I think we can all agree: no one likes paying additional fees. We’ve covered hotel fees in the past—why hotels charge them, and whether you can get around paying them. …

United offers several categories of seats on its planes. Unfortunately, it’s difficult to know what you’re getting because the names are nonspecific and confusing. For US domestic flights, you’ll get to …

Your trip is all planned – your hotel deposit is paid for, and you know how much your taxes and hotel fees are going to be. You drive to your …

One of our readers recently wrote to us and asked if we thought getting a Bubble Seat was worth it. I have to be honest; I wasn’t 100% familiar with …

Southwest Airlines just extended its flight schedule through early January 2026, and if you’re a fan of the airline’s current fare structure, this might be your final opportunity to lock …

Lounge access is one of the best travel perks out there—but it can also be one of the most confusing. I’ve spent time in lounges across the country and overheard …

Sometimes, when trying to be helpful, even the person with the best intentions can wind up making things worse. It happens in the travel industry all the time. A while …

National Car Rental is back with its long-running One Two Free promo, promising free rental days just for doing what you were going to do anyway—rent cars. Sounds great, right? …

Although you have retro places like the TWA Hotel to give a taste of how things used to be, time marches on. And with that, things change. Technology changes. Social …

Ever since my wife, Sharon, and I started writing Your Mileage May Vary, we’ve learned just how important a reliable internet connection is when we’re on the road. Thankfully, these …