trip planning

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 …

While most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than …

If you were picturing the classic Grand Canyon experience — rolling into the park, checking in, and waking up a few minutes from the rim — hit pause. All overnight …

I’ve seen a lot of oddball, quirky travel surveys in my time, but I think this one takes the cake. Booking.com reports that, as per their findings of a recent …

The December holiday season is one of the busiest times to travel. And with good reason – besides those who are planning to visit friends and family for the holidays, …

Some travelers like to use a “do it yourself” approach and book all their travel on their own. Others prefer to use a travel agent (TA). Either method is fine, …

Your Smartphone is a precious tool to help you when traveling. To maximize its functionality, you need to have the right apps installed and make sure they’re updated before you …

Lots of people who read travel blogs are those who are interested in the nitty-gritty of travel. They’re pros at getting the most frequent flyer miles or hotel points from …

It’s been a bad cold & flu season. Add RSV, Covid and a plethora of other viruses in there, and you see a whole lot of people getting sick this …

When it comes to luggage allowances, U.S. airlines, despite all their problems, are better than a lot of airlines outside the country. With these few exceptions, your checked luggage for …