Airports, train stations and bus terminals are probably the last places you want to get stuck when you’re traveling. Do I have to tell you why? There’s no place to sleep, food options are limited and expensive, and the bathrooms — yuck!
Health and safety isn’t an afterthought for travelers anymore. It’s the first thing they consider before they plan a trip. It’s often the only thing they worry about in the hours before their departure. Health and safety is everything in a post-COVID world.
Patty Eggen is upset — and she wants to know if she’s being too patient. She booked an Alaska cruise this summer and canceled it months ago. Her cruise fare refund from Norwegian arrived in early July. But her airfare refund from Alaska Airlines is still missing in action. And she’s wondering: How long does it take to get a refund during the pandemic?
When the federal government proposed a trusted traveler system years ago, I got into an argument with a well-known travel writer.
He claimed a program like Global Entry that subjected you to a background check and stored your biometric data would never work. He argued that the government had no interest in collecting that information and keeping close tabs on its citizens.
Before you rent a vacation home, listen to Richard Powers’ story. Earlier this year, he found a bargain on a four-bedroom cabin in Lake Placid, N.Y., through Vrbo, a vacation rental site. He contacted the “owner” through the platform, who instructed him to wire the money to his bank account.
If you’re not thinking about buying travel insurance for your next trip, you probably should. In a world filled with danger, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, anything could happen. Here’s our guide to the best travel insurance.
No matter where you go or how you get there, you’ll probably have to show some form of ID, passport, or visa at some point.
If you’re looking for the best travel advice, your first instinct might be to go online. I know because you are online right now, reading this story about how to find the best travel advice.
Renting a car can be complicated. You have to choose the right company and the right vehicle — and there are decisions about insurance, tolls and fuel.
