New “gotchas” that travelers never see coming
When Yesim Saydan flew from New York to Amsterdam recently, she was shocked when a ticket agent weighed her carry-on backpack.
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Have travelers become their own worst enemy?
The coconut smoothie test is hardly a scientific way of determining if you’re a savvy traveler. But it’s highly effective.
Travel’s dirty little secret: How your comfort is engineered for profit
If you’ve ever felt frozen on a plane, or caught a whiff of vanilla in a hotel lobby, or couldn’t quite make a Wi-Fi connection in your room, congratulations: You may be a victim of the travel industry’s latest manipulation tactics.
How a simple car rental cancellation turned into a $52 annoyance on Expedia
Todd Brueshoff cancels his Hertz rental through Expedia two days before pickup and receives an email confirming that there’s no cancellation fee. But wait, there is! Hertz charges him a $52 no-show fee. Can he get his money back?
The truth about drinking water abroad that could save your next vacation
You’re sipping a margarita at the beach in Mexico when you realize the ice may have been made with tap water. You brush your teeth in Bali, accidentally swallowing a drop. Hours later, you’re chained to a bathroom, your dream trip collapsing like a house of cards.
Careless travelers: Why are passengers becoming so absent-minded?
To get an idea of how forgetful travelers have become lately, consider what happened to Ally Murphy and her husband on a recent flight from London to Atlanta.
Planning a trip for 2026? Don’t miss this must-have accessory, say experts
It’s not fear driving Harry Wenkert to make a “must-have” travel purchase for 2026. It’s peace of mind, he says.
Travelers are becoming more superstitious. Here’s what they’re doing (and here’s what actually works)
Do you knock three times on the airplane fuselage before you board a flight? Or do you carry a lucky rabbit’s foot on vacation? If you do, then you might be a superstitious traveler.
Don’t commit these social blunders on your next hotel stay
What’s the worst thing you’ve seen someone do at a hotel? For Lynne Goldberg, it’s the check-in bully.
Travel insurance is becoming mandatory in more destinations. Here’s what you need to know.
Remember those travel insurance requirements during the pandemic? They’re back.