by Charlie Leocha | Nov 12, 2026
Sometimes, they may be a regular tour bus; other times, they are a hop-on-hop-off bus. Most lower levels are air-conditioned. A hop-on-hop-off bus offers a way to see the major sights of a city effortlessly in rain or shine. I used to feel sorry for the tourists who...
by Christopher Elliott | Nov 11, 2026
Admit it, boarding a plane is a contact sport. So is disembarking. Passengers crowd the gate before their zone is called, wedge carry-ons into bins three rows ahead of their seats, and launch themselves into the aisle the instant the wheels touch down — all to save a...
by Ned S. Levi | Nov 9, 2026
Time-stamped photographs, especially those with GPS information can provide proof to negate rental cars companies, hotels and AirBnBs who charge you for damage for which you’re not responsible and scans can provide essential documentation backups and ownership...
by Ned S. Levi | Nov 2, 2026
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is increasing digital inspections at the border of laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspects at U.S. border entry points for years without a reasonable suspicion. This dramatic increase...
by Christopher Elliott | Oct 28, 2026
Traveling during the changing seasons can be confusing when it comes time to pack. It’s freezing when your Uber picks you up at 5 a.m., but by the time you’re checking into your hotel at noon, you’re sweating through your collar. How do you pack for...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 26, 2026
On a Northeast Regional train from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia, Amtrak didn’t follow through on their ADA and safety promises to a mobility disabled passenger in the business class car on the train. Last weekend, we traveled by Amtrak between Philadelphia...
by Charlie Leocha | Oct 23, 2026
CLIA’s Cruise Line Bill of Rights outlines passenger rights. According to a new guide issued by Christopher Elliott about the cruise line industry, this is the definitive definition of a cruise line bill of rights. These are the 10 rights cruise line passengers...
by Christopher Elliott | Oct 21, 2026
Ryanair just gave up charging families to sit together. So what airline fees are still fair game? If you’re flying with kids, here’s a little good news: You won’t have to pay extra airline fees for seat assignments—even on Ryanair, the notoriously fee-crazy Irish...
by Janice Hough | Oct 20, 2026
Sometimes leisure holidays, whether to visit friends or relatives, or for another type of vacation, have a specific date. This can happen when you can only travel on a specific date. Travel during a week off work/school, or for a particular event, pay attention. Then,...
by Ned S. Levi | Oct 19, 2026
These fourteen cruise travel mistakes are too costly not to avoid. They include issues prior to your cruise and on it. If you haven’t cruised, but are thoughtfully considering taking your first one, here are cruise travel mistakes to avoid. These are serious and...
