by Christopher Elliott | Oct 3, 2025
Travel prices are falling like leaves on a late October afternoon in Martha’s Vineyard. No question about it, autumn will be a great time to travel — it always has been. But where should you go? Is it safe? And most importantly, where are the leaves? In this guide to...
by Janice Hough | Aug 19, 2025
Read your airline ticket, then reread it again — it is important Since it was 14 degrees in Chicago, I figured all the passengers on my United Airlines Sunday afternoon flight to San Jose were especially happy when the door was closed for an expected on-time departure...
by Christopher Elliott | Jul 25, 2025
Did Sharmistha Das trash her car when she rented from Lyft? Why are travelers so messy? But Lyft claims she dragged her bicycle helmet along the side of his door, leaving several long scuff marks. Why are travelers so messy this summer? Lyft charged her credit card an...
by Christopher Elliott | Jul 16, 2025
Morris, a tour guide from Seattle, lost control of her rental last year and wiped out. “The handlebars came back at me and hit me square in the face, knocking me unconscious,” she remembers. “I fell to the ground and slashed my chin and forehead open on the gravel.”...
by Christopher Elliott | Mar 26, 2025
Survey: These cities will disappoint — and these won’t Cancel Cancún. Skip Antalya. Forget Punta Cana. A new report reveals the destinations where travelers feel most duped by glossy ads and influencer hype. It’s called Paris Syndrome. These cities...
by Ned S. Levi | Mar 3, 2025
Here are 16 tips to help solo travelers stay safe while traveling anywhere in the world. Traveling alone can mean freedom for some, as they have the opportunity to do exactly what they want without compromising their journey to please or satisfy a companion. They can...