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Vacation rental insurance can save you from what you take for granted

Vacation rental insurance can save you from what you take for granted

The world of vacation rentals is far different from staying in a hotel. Hotels have requirements to have certain insurance. Vacation rental insurance may cover liability, but in many cases, you are on your own should there be a fire or hurricane. And, even if a pipe bursts, what happens to you? Or, you may get sick. Everyone should plan for the unexpected.

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7 low-tech vacation travel tips for a high-tech age

7 low-tech vacation travel tips for a high-tech age

A savvy traveler has have heard and read thousands of vacation travel tips before. The litany of show up early, watch out and avoid “amateur” travelers, be prepared for extra-full overhead bins, get to the airport early, etc. Enjoy these 7 low-tech travel tips.

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POLICY

Why can foreign transaction fees apply here in the USA?

Why can foreign transaction fees apply here in the USA?

US consumers waste millions of dollars each year paying foreign transaction fees on credit cards. In many cases don’t even know they are paying these fees. Half of all credit card users don’t know whether their card has a foreign fee. But that is only part of the problem.

TRAVEL ADVICE

Vacation rental insurance can save you from what you take for granted

Vacation rental insurance can save you from what you take for granted

The world of vacation rentals is far different from staying in a hotel. Hotels have requirements to have certain insurance. Vacation rental insurance may cover liability, but in many cases, you are on your own should there be a fire or hurricane. And, even if a pipe bursts, what happens to you? Or, you may get sick. Everyone should plan for the unexpected.

7 low-tech vacation travel tips for a high-tech age

7 low-tech vacation travel tips for a high-tech age

A savvy traveler has have heard and read thousands of vacation travel tips before. The litany of show up early, watch out and avoid “amateur” travelers, be prepared for extra-full overhead bins, get to the airport early, etc. Enjoy these 7 low-tech travel tips.

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Yes, for an important event you SHOULD fly in a day early

Yes, for an important event you SHOULD fly in a day early

Sometimes an important event is impossible to get to by air. First, due to work, finances, family, or other issues, getting to a really important event early isn't possible, I get it. But often as a travel agent, I will have clients try to cut it close. Maybe they...

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Travel mistakes: 20 of the worst to avoid – Part 1

Travel mistakes: 20 of the worst to avoid – Part 1

Travel mistakes can lead to disastrous journeys. Learn about the worst ones and how to avoid them. I've been keeping a list of travel mistakes for years, as told to me by friends, neighbors, and readers. There are also a few of my own in the list. I've chosen the...

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CORONAVIRUS

Why passengers need common airline flight credit rules

Why passengers need common airline flight credit rules

We need common airline flight credit rules for airfare refunds and flight credit protection. The pandemic refund issue has been screwed up for consumers since the beginning. It is a major issue with more than $10 billion in outstanding flight credits, estimated by the...

How COVID still affects travel even if the virus is weaker

How COVID still affects travel even if the virus is weaker

COVID still affects travel. Don't fool with the coronavirus. Respect it. As a travel agent and someone who loves to travel, it's been great to see COVID restrictions loosening on travel worldwide. But COVID still affects travel even if the virus is weaker. Loosened...

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It’s not okay to fly when you’re contagious with COVID

It’s not okay to fly when you’re contagious with COVID

Some air travelers think it's alright to fly while contagious with COVID. They are wrong! I know of several people who recently flew while infectious with COVID. I've heard from angry readers who also know people who have flown while contagious with COVID. Other...

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Accomplishments

These accomplishments have been achieved by working closely with our members, national media, the travel industry, the Department of Transportation (DOT), Congress and many other agencies.

  • Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
  • Creation of the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections
  • Advertised airfares now include airfare plus, mandatory taxes and fees
  • Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,500
  • Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
  • Once an airfare is purchased, that airfare and ancillary fees cannot be increased
  • Families flying together act passed by Congress that requires family members 13 years of age and younger to sit with other family members at no additional cost.