Vacation rental insurance is not like hotel insurance — plan ahead. The world of vacation rentals is far different from staying in a hotel. Hotels have requirements to have certain insurance; you are protected against a fire in your accommodations and major weather...
I grew up with a love of travel thanks to Dad. Sunday is Fathers’ Day. I was lucky — I had a father who got me traveling and I am still traveling. He gave me a love of travel. Plus, besides travel and a chance to see another side of the world, his advice on work...
Mom’s travel lessons added life to sights we visited Mothers Day is tomorrow. It is a good time for me to reflect on my travels with Mom. My mother taught me how to get the most from travel. From Mom’s travel lessons I learned how to savor travel, how to...
Travel as a pedestrian in your own neighborhood Editor’s note: This story was originally published a year ago and this version has been lightly edited. It certainly is a very vivid reminder of where we were then and how far we’ve come since in terms of...
Springtime public gardens provide natural magic from April to May and early June The New York Times covers springtime in eight different springtime public gardens across the country. Public gardens allow visitors a natural respite for visitors. Now, with Spring here,...
Decorating the tree at home is a remembrance of travel — even when it is a Merry Christmas ornament from Alcatraz At the Cummings household, hanging each Christmas ornament on the tree is an exercise in remembering travel. We get to daydream, with snow on the ground...
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.
Airlines Refunds: DOT enforcement notice that all airline tickets canceled by the airlines must be repaid to include all airfare, taxes and added fees with cash not airline credits.
Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
Creation of the DOT Consumer Advocate to focus on aviation consumer protections
Full Fare Act — Advertised airfares now include all 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 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.
