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When flight prices drop after you book

Check out these methods for reclaiming cash when airlines slash fares post-purchase. Booking a flight can feel like playing a casino game. You hit “buy now” thinking you’ve snagged a decent deal, only to watch in dismay as the same flight goes on sale two days later...

The most expensive vacation spots in peak season

Hotels, Planning, Travel Advice

When wanderlust meets wallet reality—here’s how to beat the surge pricing game. Planning a vacation for peak season can be wonderful—until prices jolt you back to reality. A new Bankrate study dropped some eyebrow-raising numbers about where short-term rental...

The half-hour rental car hack that could save you serious cash

Car Rental, Travel Advice

Here’s a simple timing trick that rental companies don’t want you to know about. I’m always looking for ways to slash my travel expenses. One of my favorites is what I call the “half-hour hack” for rental cars. It’s simple, costs nothing to...

How seriously to take travel warnings

Safety/Health, Travel Advice

What to do when government alerts clash with reality—and why context matters more than rankings. New countries seem to be landing on the US “Do Not Travel” list faster than you can say “passport renewal.” And it makes perfect sense. Between conflicts in Ukraine and...

The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

Etiquette, Flights, Seats, Travel Advice

My guide to navigating airplane etiquette without starting a mid-flight war. You’ve finally squeezed into your economy seat, made peace with your knees kissing the seat back, and started to settle in for the long haul. Then—clunk—the passenger in front of you...

Child’s play

Kid Stuff, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

How to find safe and reliable child care while traveling. The rise of remote work has transformed how families approach travel. No longer limited to quick weekend getaways or traditional week-long vacations, many families are embracing multi-week—and even...

When flight prices drop after you book

The most expensive vacation spots in peak season

The half-hour rental car hack that could save you serious cash

How seriously to take travel warnings

The Great Seat Recline Debate: When to lean back (and when not to)

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