Editorials from our staff traveling through the world. We share our best travel tips, and how to get a better value out of your travel insurance.
What are some ways to adopt a more preemptive, a more “activist” approach for a better personal flight experience? Here are 6 practices I’ve learned from the hundreds of flights I’ve taken over the years.
Travel insurance policies often have different coverage regarding missed connections. So, if this is an issue that concerns you, here are 3 tips I highly recommend that you consider.
Part of what makes the human race such a fascinating species is our amazing diversity. In fact, each of us sees the world in different ways and, of course, in terms of our own cultural traditions. What might seem strange…
When traveling to Southern Europe, the Middle East, or one of the many other places where bargaining is the norm and haggling is considered a high art, here are some tips to sharpen your skills.
If seating comfort is important to you — especially at a time when coach seats on many flights are shrinking in size — check out several independent online sites created to address issues related to airline seat quality.
“I used to scoff at the notion of travel insurance,” consumer writer Caroline Mayer recently noted. Now, her thinking has changed dramatically.
When they read travel insurance policies closely, smart shoppers find that—in addition to the coverage they are looking for—they are also covered for some very unexpected things. Here are some examples.
The 50s can be a prime time for adventurous travel. And here are 10 fascinating destinations we’d like to submit for your consideration.
If you’re considering a tour, what are some things to think about when choosing a tour company? Here are 6 tips the experts have shared with us.
The cost of flying is going up, it sometimes seems, as quickly as an airliner at takeoff. If you’d like to trim some of these extra costs a bit, here are some novel strategies several travel experts recommend.
One subject nearly all the travel “tips” blogs fail to mention is what the right travel insurance can save you. Here are some “tips” on this.
While jet lag is unavoidable, there are several things you can do to minimize its negative effects. Here are a few ideas of things to do before you fly, during your flight, and after you arrive at your destination.
What’s worth traveling to another part of the world just to see and experience? Recently, Buzzfeed compiled a list of 10 adventures amazing enough to warrant serious consideration.
Packing smart for your cruise can help a lot in minimizing travel snags and other frustrations. Here are 6 tips veteran cruisers have shared with us.
Does travel insurance cover you in case a terrorist incident occurs near or at a travel destination? Here are 4 questions we often receive and answers, which, we hope, will be helpful.
Surveys show that spending money on travel generally tends to make people happier than spending money on material goods. That’s just one of several major personal benefits travel offers.
“House swapping” or “home exchange” has steadily become very popular practice among travelers. If the idea intrigues you, here are 5 tips that can help you out.
A family member who’s entered hospice would like to take a trip. What are the travel insurance implications for this person and other family members?
A lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised bankcard can be one of a traveler’s worst nightmares. Here are some tips to help you reduce the chances of any of these things happening during your trip.
It all depends on WHERE you purchase your travel insurance. Here are some tips on what to consider when selecting a travel insurance provider.
For most people, the 40s can be both a very challenging and satisfying time. Many are entering their peak earning years at work and raising teen-agers simultaneously. Many also have the financial resources to take the kinds of trips they…
