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At sea and under the weather?

Cruise Ships, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

Here’s what medical facilities are like on cruise ships. When you board a cruise ship you become part of a community of people of all ages who will be together for several days, a week, or more. On large cruise ships carrying thousands of passengers and crew, your...

Make the most of your layover

Flights, Fun/Games, Planning, Things to Do, Travel Advice

How to turn airport breaks into memorable adventures. Have you ever considered that a layover could be the highlight of your trip? Ralph Waldo Emerson’s famous words, “Life is a journey, not a destination,” might just apply to those extra-long layovers you often...

To park or to Uber (to the airport)—that is the question!

Flights, Planning, Rideshare/Taxi, Travel Advice

See where you can save more parking at the airport rather than grabbing an Uber. Once hotel reservations are made and flights are booked, there’s still one major logistics puzzle to solve — airport transportation. The choice often boils down to driving yourself or...

Got Global Entry but want to speed through U.S. Immigration even faster?

Airport Security/Customs, Immigration, Travel Advice

Get the Global Entry app. Global Entry is a program that saves eligible travelers time when entering the United States. Participating in Global Entry requires completing an application (including paying a fee), going through a background check, and sitting for an...

Flying budget in Europe?

Flights, Flights, Luggage, Planning, Seats, Tickets, Travel Advice

Here’s a comparison of Europe’s top four low-cost carriers: Ryanair, EasyJet, Jet2, and Wizz Air Savvy travelers looking to save money on flights to Europe often use positioning flights; that is, snagging a cheap international flight from your home airport to any...

How to stay safe

Safety/Health, Travel Advice

The chances of being caught up in a terrorist attack or natural disaster when traveling are slim. But if the situation arises, these 13 steps will help you stay safe. 1. Sign up with the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program.STEP makes it easier for a...

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At sea and under the weather?

Make the most of your layover

To park or to Uber (to the airport)—that is the question!

Got Global Entry but want to speed through U.S. Immigration even faster?

Flying budget in Europe?

How to stay safe

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