by Christopher Elliott | Jun 18, 2019
If you can answer “yes” to the eternal question, “Are we there yet?,” then you probably need a survival manual for the first day of vacation. The 24 hours after you arrive are among the busiest and most stressful — the unpacking and settling in, the arguing, and the...
by Christopher Elliott | Jun 12, 2019
Oh, the legal trouble Americans get themselves into when they’re abroad “They dress immodestly,” says Sheryl Hill, the executive director of Depart Smart, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving travel safety. “They bring banned...
by Christopher Elliott | Jun 8, 2019
Don’t end up freezing in Southern California or washed away in Arizona You’ve probably read one or two travel stories that advise you to become a vacation contrarian. By zigging when everyone else zags, you can save money and avoid crowds, they claim. But...
by Christopher Elliott | Jun 1, 2019
How to see another side of a destination on free museum day Hey, can you keep a secret? It’s free museum day. That’s how you save a few bucks while you’re on vacation, and maybe even see another side of your destination. My kids don’t want me...
by Christopher Elliott | May 21, 2019
A little truth in advertising would be nice when it comes to fees. Where are the regulators? Eric Hochstein found something unusual on his bill at the Gregory Hotel in New York City recently. No, it wasn’t the mandatory $35-per-day resort fee that covers local...
