travel tips

We don’t rent cars all that often anymore. Over the years, we’ve become much more comfortable taking public transportation to and from the airport in major cities like New York …

For decades, getting a passport stamp was part of the travel experience. Now, more countries are quietly moving away from them. Until just a few years ago, it seemed like …

When Americans first start traveling overseas, there’s a natural tendency to look for hotel names they already know. That’s how we ended up staying at a Best Western on our …

One of the best perks in the Hilton Honors program sounds almost too good to be true. Free Night Rewards can be used any night of the week (not just …

Hyatt has always had a different kind of loyalty following. It’s smaller than Marriott or Hilton, the elite program has historically felt more meaningful, and many longtime guests stuck with …

Renting from Hertz at a major airport may come with something new: AI-powered damage scanners. But if that concerns you, the real question isn’t whether to avoid Hertz—it’s where you …

Air travel is stressful enough—without other passengers making it worse. After all, at the airport, you have to deal with long queues, flight delays, crowded waiting areas, lost luggage—and, of …

Airports aren’t exactly known for peace and quiet—but there’s one place most travelers overlook. Lounges used to offer some protection from the hustle and bustle, but with so many people now …

Ever notice something missing in hotel rooms lately? Dressers are quietly disappearing—and it’s not by accident. When you check into a hotel room nowadays, you have a few things you …

If you’ve ever walked back into a hotel room after a long day and found it warm, stuffy, or oddly humid, there’s a good chance the thermostat was doing exactly …