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

When a passenger is listed as a no-show by the airline, not only do they miss out on their outbound flight, but their remaining flights are affected as well. The airlines classify a no-show as a passenger who arrives late or does not show up for their outbound flight. This creates a domino effect, and… Continue Reading

When an unexpected medical emergency happens while traveling, it can be costly and stressful if you are not prepared. This may be the last thing you want to think about when planning your trip, but it is worth consideration. The out-of-pocket expenses could be astronomical in the event of an emergency medical evacuation or medical… Continue Reading

Every day travelers run into problems at the airport. Some are caused by not knowing what the proper protocol is and others are just a part of the travel process. The airlines, airports, and TSA all have their own set of regulations. By not being prepared, you can face delays, miss your flight, or feel… Continue Reading

Some of the most popular vacation destinations end up at the beach, and many of these well-known beaches have an unsuspecting danger – rip currents. Rip currents are a strong channel of water that moves out to sea at eight feet per second. They are the number one danger at the beach and account for… Continue Reading

American, Delta, and United Airlines are now offering a Basic Economy fare on select routes in an effort to compete with low-cost carriers such as Spirit, Frontier, and Allegiant. This class of service is being offered to travelers who want the lowest fare available and are willing to accept the restrictions that come along with… Continue Reading