Fourteen rules of etiquette and safety for hiking and camping everywhere
There are important rules of etiquette and safety for hikers and campers. Here are my top 14 of them. In recent years, journeys for hiking in the natural world of U.S. national parks, rain forests, mountains and other areas for just for a day or longer have become...
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European Union suffers delayed and canceled flights worse than the US
Do we need new rules for delayed and canceled flights? Will an EU system help in the US? I just returned from a trip to Spain. It seemed to me and my friends that the aviation system in Europe had avoided the horrible delayed and canceled flight experiences of the US....
Why knowing airline wheelchair policies can make flying easier
Caregiver and airline wheelchair policies Always, always when traveling with anyone who needs wheelchair assistance, make sure to contact the airport and airline prior to arriving for caregiver and wheelchair policies. The earlier the better. In the US all airlines...
Never use these 5 forbidden travel agent words
Any traveler who uses a travel agent, especially the first time they use a travel agent, should read on. Leaving these 5 forbidden words out of the requests to any travel agent will save both traveler and agent a lot of time.
Pamplona fiesta: Reasons to return
Today is the first day of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona. The bulls will run for the next seven mornings. During the rest of teh festival dancing, bands, wine, and bullfights combine with the diverse personalities of people from across the world to create an addictive atmosphere. The magic of this fiesta is the virtual suspension of time combined with a chance to live life minute by minute.
America’s top 4th of July fireworks displays
The Fourth of July is the biggest holiday in the United States. Parades march down Main Street, picnic baskets overflow, families come together, and in the evening, fireworks light the sky. Fireworks sparkle over city parks and public beaches. Rockets climb far above government monuments. Pinwheels light the Western sky. Roman candles line riverbanks.
Should airlines be held liable for your missed connections?
Travelers United wants the Department of Transportation (DOT) to hold airlines responsible for maintaining their schedules. If airlines were required to fly within two to three hours of their normally scheduled times, passengers could book connecting flights on other airlines without fear of missed connections.
How Enterprise Damage Evaluator determines if you damaged a rental
The car rental company now uses a template called the Enterprise Damage Evaluator to determine if you damaged a vehicle. So many readers have accused Enterprise of running damaged rental car scams that I’ve lost count. But something interesting has happened lately....
Trip insurance is an important part of your travel planning
As travel season kicks into high gear, plan your trip insurance. Travel season is kicking into high gear. Have you also considered travel insurance if you plan any significant trips, especially international ones? If you don’t think it is important or necessary, you...