by Charlie Leocha | Jun 13, 2021
The President and Budweiser have come up with a promotion featuring free beer for vaccinations before the 4th of July. Dr. Beach names the best beaches in the US. The Washington Post provides alternatives to Lyft and Uber that can provide transportation. And Travelers...
by Fyllis Hockman | Jun 12, 2021
This city may have an ancient spirit, but it also has plenty of Santa Fe sightseeing Travel in the US is opening again. Here at Travelers United, we will begin featuring more destination stories as the world returns to traveling. Today we begin with one of...
by Karen Fawcett | Jun 11, 2021
Hit-and-run thieves have many schemes for separating you from your possessions. An email has just crossed my screen pleading for help. It isn’t the first and it won’t be the last. Another traveler has just been robbed in the Paris Métro. He claims he was on the...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 10, 2021
The most unanswered question tourists ask today: Where is the restroom? Finding a place to go to the bathroom has always been a problem for tourists. For years fast-food restaurants and coffee houses were the only places with public restrooms. And, today, many...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 9, 2021
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...
by Janice Hough | Jun 8, 2021
“Getting to the airport early” — How early? A friend asked me tonight how early she should get to the airport as the pandemic eases. The short answer? Probably earlier than you think. Here are eight factors that should go into the decision. While the...
by Ned S. Levi | Jun 7, 2021
As the pandemic subsides in the US, passenger safety problems rise with increased air rage. It seems as though we hear about another airline passenger going berserk every day. Air rage is increasing on flights across the globe. Last week, a woman on a Ryanair flight...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 6, 2021
Travel news today covers the return of restaurant buffets, car rental alternatives that can save money, and an unlimited hotel stay deal in July. Dining out comes roaring back, with restaurant buffets As the pandemic eases in the US and dining out springs back to...
by Christopher Elliott | Jun 5, 2021
The first day of vacation is the most important — it sets the tone for time on the road. Here are a few suggestions from one who has been on the road for most of the past three years. Every day for me seems to be the first day of travel. If you can answer “yes” to the...
by Charlie Leocha | Jun 4, 2021
Female crash dummies are not used in car crash testing An extensive study by Consumer Reports concluded that crash testing is biased. The National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) testing is biased against women. These issues are the result of...
