travel tips

There are lots of reasons for getting stuck in an airport overnight. Your flight was canceled (or you somehow missed it), and the next available flight isn’t until the morning. …

Unless you’re at a hotel that charges hourly rates via cash only and expects payment upfront (you know the kind of place I’m talking about, NOT Marriotts, Hiltons, Hyatts, etc., …

When it comes to finding the cheapest price for rental cars, Autoslash has long been an indispensable tool in my travel toolbox. While it’s not the only way I search …

You know that bittersweet moment when the hotel knocks on your door at 11 a.m. and politely reminds you, “It’s checkout time”? Whether you just want to sleep off a …

Taking the subway from JFK Airport to Manhattan is by far the most economical option available. It’s reliable, relatively straightforward, and avoids the unpredictable traffic that often plagues taxis and …

If you’re flying anytime after May 1, congratulations: the airlines have decided you weigh less. No, you didn’t suddenly drop 10 pounds, and no one snuck a scale under the …

Getting off an international flight has its own set of unique rules, and they can vary by country. When entering the United States, for example, you’ll see signs that say …

Flying up front in the first few rows of a plane is a luxury most of us don’t get to enjoy very often. In fact, except for Southwest flights or …

The TSA has a virtual encyclopedia of things you can and can’t bring with you when you go through the security checkpoint. Most things make perfect sense and they’re virtually …

I’ve rented a lot of cars over the years, but this was a first. Less than 24 hours into my latest rental, I got an email from Hertz. The subject line? …