The Great Hotel Heist

Accomodation, Hotels, Travel Advice

Here’s what you can (and shouldn’t) take from your hotel room. There you are, standing in a plush hotel room, admiring the fancy toiletries and thinking—just for a moment—about sneaking that ultra-soft bathrobe into your suitcase. But before you channel your inner...

Baggage claim to fame

Safety/Health, Travel Advice

To avoid lost luggage, give any or all of these twelve suggestions a try. While I usually travel only with carry-on luggage, there are times I check bags, like when I’m on a longer trip where I’ll be in vastly different climates or carrying sports gear. And I’m sure...

Going it alone?

Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Here are nine smart safety tips for women traveling solo. More women than ever are hitting the road solo—according to a 2024 report by the Woman Traveler, over 64% of today’s travelers are women, with a significant number going it alone. But safety concerns...

Don’t pack that pill!

Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Everyday meds might not make it past customs overseas; here’s what to know before you fly. You’ve made it through the airport security maze, settled into your airplane seat with your neck pillow perfectly positioned, and you’re mentally preparing for that...

Change of plans?

Flights, Money, Refunds, Travel Advice

Here’s what every major U.S. airline will—and won’t—give you when you cancel a flight. Life happens: a work emergency pops up, a family member gets sick, or maybe you just booked the wrong dates. Whatever the reason, there’s a good chance you’ll need to cancel a...

Duty calls

Money, Refunds, Travel Advice

Here’s what you need to know about bringing your overseas shopping haul through U.S. Customs. With tariffs on imports from nearly every country making headlines, some savvy travelers are turning their trips abroad into shopping expeditions; that designer bag looks a...
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