If you are looking for an alternative to staying in a hotel, an option to consider is a vacation rental.  These are generally furnished apartments, condos, or houses and can be found in many locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. They are usually privately owned and offer a lot more space than a hotel room.… Continue Reading

Airlines charge several fees that are over and above the cost of your airfare. You can avoid many of these unnecessary expenses. Before finalizing your ticket purchase, compare the total cost of airfare and added fees — you may be better off going with another airline that has a higher fare, but lower fees. Watch… Continue Reading

Cruises have one of the highest satisfaction ratings for vacations according to consumer surveys. They appeal to a wide range of tastes and meet the budget of most. If you’re planning a cruise, it’s important to understand the cruise line’s policy and to know what your responsibilities and entitlements are. You can avoid being caught… Continue Reading

If you’re thinking about flying with your child on your lap, consider the risks before making that decision. You’ll find that no amount of savings in airfare would make it worthwhile. You may have heard the terminology lap child or lap baby when it comes to the infant policy of airlines. Many airlines offer free… Continue Reading

Here’s a great article from George Hobica, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, of Airfarewatchdog. I get this question all the time: “Do I need to buy travel insurance?” It’s not easy to answer, but one thing I always say: you may already have it and do Source: Your Credit Card May Provide Travel Insurance You Didn’t Know… Continue Reading

Booking your trip using multiple airlines with separate itineraries can be risky. The potential for problems can far outweigh the savings. For example, let’s say you book the first leg of your trip on one airline and then book the second leg on a non-partnering airline on a separate itinerary. If your initial flight is… Continue Reading

Here’s an interesting article from George Hobica, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, of Airfarewatchdog. Search on the web for “best time to book airfare” and you’ll find many conflicting answers, all of them completely wrong. And not only are they wrong, but Source: When’s the Best Time to Buy an Airfare? Here’s the Truth.

When traveling with diabetes, it will require some preplanning in order to have a successful and healthy trip. I’d like to see you enjoy your travels to the fullest. To help you do so, here are some travel tips, along with suggestions from the American Diabetes Association. Visit your Doctor A visit to your doctor… Continue Reading

A trip in vain is the terminology used to describe a trip that has become meaningless because of a flight delay or cancellation. If the sole purpose of your travel is to attend a meeting or a scheduled event, and a flight change causes you to be substantially late or miss it completely, your trip… Continue Reading

When renting a car abroad, it pays to educate yourself on how to be safe and avoid unnecessary expenses. You will be a foreign driver in a country that has its own set of laws and customs. And as a foreigner, if you are not prepared, you could also be subject to rental car scams… Continue Reading