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How to avoid the agony of waterborne illnesses when traveling the world

How to avoid the agony of waterborne illnesses when traveling the world

by Ned S. Levi | Aug 18, 2025

Avoiding the agony of waterborne illnesses may be inconvenient at times when traveling the world, but it’s absolutely essential. Have you ever gotten sick from waterborne illnesses while traveling? You’re not alone. Nothing ruins a great journey like...
16 tips for handling medical emergencies during international travel

16 tips for handling medical emergencies during international travel

by Ned S. Levi | Nov 20, 2023

Medical emergencies are difficult to deal with at home. They are even more difficult in a foreign nation where you are unfamiliar with the medical system and the local language.  Medical emergencies are hard on international travelers. Several years ago, we were...

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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.

  • – Removal of restaurant fees from DC area eateries — this is an ongoing project
  • – Creation of DOT Dashboard to outline consumer rights after cancellation of a flight
  • – Bi-partisan bill to eliminate hotel resort fees introduced into House of Representatives
  • – Creation of the Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protections
  • – Advertised airfares now include airfare plus, mandatory taxes and fees
  • – Lost/damaged/delayed luggage compensation limit increased to $3,800
  • – Passengers have 24 hours to change or cancel their nonrefundable tickets without penalty
  • – Once an 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.

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