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How to make sure your vacation rental isn’t a scam
Scammers are getting more sophisticated, but Airbnb and Vrbo offer protections for people booking short-term rentals. → Read More
What to know about an international-to-domestic connecting flight
What to know about customs, rechecking your bag and going through security when your international flight connects to a domestic one. → Read More
Everything you need to know about using AirTags to track luggage
Apple AirTags can provide valuable peace of mind, as long as you have the right phone. → Read More
7 travel mistakes to avoid in 2023
Reserving flights, hotels and restaurants far in advance is a good idea with busy seasons expected for spring break, summer travel and winter holidays. → Read More
Your apology is not accepted, Mark Zuckerberg. It’s time to delete Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg’s apology is not accepted — and yes, it’s time to delete Facebook. At least that’s according to a CBS News poll, tech luminaries like Steve Wozniak, and my 15-year-old son. If… → Read More
Don’t fall for these disaster insurance scams! – Christopher Elliott –
After Hurricane Harvey ripped through Texas and Louisiana last August, inflicting a record $125 billion in damages, residents braced for a second storm: a wave of disaster insurance scams. There were… → Read More
Disaster repair scams target the most vulnerable. Here’s how to avoid them
No sooner had the ice thawed from this winter’s ferocious storms than the disaster repair scams appeared like spring weeds. → Read More
How to say “no” to a sales pitch — and mean it – Christopher Elliott –
You can do it. You can say no to that sales pitch. → Read More
6 times when you’re better off without travel insurance
Even though Jon Look is a frequent traveler, he always leaves home without travel insurance. → Read More
Always have a travel backup plan ready in case your itinerary melts away
If you don’t have a travel backup plan for your next vacation, you need to read this. Seriously. Itineraries go sideways all the time. → Read More
Insider secrets for canceling your travel insurance policy
Yes, your travel insurance policy can be canceled. → Read More
Powder Mountain, Snowbasin stir memories of Olympics past — and a few thrills
Maybe you’ve never heard of Snowbasin or Powder Mountain, two ski resorts a short drive east of Ogden, Utah. → Read More
Alternative forms of insurance you need to know about now
You might require something else — either a specialized insurance product that protects only one aspect of your trip, or something that isn’t insurance at all. No, we’re not about to get political… → Read More
If you’re on the road 365 days a year, heed this travel packing advice
Well, I’m not a fashion writer, but I do know what kind of clothes travel well. And you’ll want to heed my travel packing tips. Why? I’m on the road 365 days a year for a project called Away is Home… → Read More
In a world of personalized ads, here’s how to resist the come-ons — and come out on top
To get an idea of how smart marketers have become, spend a few minutes online. → Read More
How to get better in Boulder, Colorado (and find time for a few turns)
Before my feet touched the ground, I knew something was wrong. I felt that familiar sore throat, the feverish chills, the body aches and fatigue. I rolled back into my bed at the Crowne Plaza in… → Read More
What to do when you need more than travel insurance
If you’ve shopped around for travel insurance, maybe you’ve stumbled across something that looks a lot like insurance, works a lot like insurance, but isn’t quite insurance. It’s a travel security… → Read More
Why Crested Butte is Colorado’s most serious ski resort
Crested Butte is Colorado’s most serious ski resort. → Read More
This buying calendar will help you make smarter purchases in 2018
It’s the ultimate consumer tool. If you’re planning to spend money in 2018, you need to get organized. Why? Because businesses are. They know when you’re likely to buy and are constantly trying to… → Read More
It’s time for Congress to stand up for air travelers
The Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill offers few improvements for travelers. → Read More