Wine Wednesday

Luggage, Luggage and Bags, Travel Advice

The rules on flying with vino, plus how to pack it in your suitcase, whether a bottle or a case. The EU announced it plans to open its borders to vaccinated Americans this summer. If France, Italy, or other wine regions are on your radar (or you decide to stay...

Mask on

Flights, Planning, Safety/Health, Travel Advice

All major U.S. airlines require face masks for travelers two and older, but the fine print isn’t always the same. Federal law requires all U.S. airline passengers to wear a face mask in airports and on board. Major U.S. airlines mandate that face masks be worn...

Life’s a beach

Beach, Product/Service Reviews, Travel Advice

The season’s best beach towels, stripes included. It’s been a long winter—like thirteen months long—and I’m ready to hit the beach. In my capacious beach bag will go a big bottle of sunscreen, snacks, water, Kindle, Airpods (Note: see weird fact about Airpods at the...

Apo-car-lypse Now

Car Rental, Travel Advice

Rental cars are scarce and expensive at the moment—here is an alternative, under-the-radar source. A few weeks ago I mentioned this spring and summer car rentals may be one of the most expensive parts of your trip. Many smaller car rental shops shut their doors during...

How I find cheap or mistake airfares

Travel Advice

Here are the websites and services I use to find bargain international flights. Experts predict a golden age for bargain international flights once we emerge from the pandemic. (I’m talking roundtrips to Europe for $350 and Asia for $500.) How do you find them? Here’s...
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