Get the most out of your travels

When you’re on a long (or even not so long) flight, watching a movie or television show can help pass the time, or, better yet, set the tone for your trip. There are a lot of lists of things you should or should not watch while flying on the internet. But a person’s taste in movies, as in books, is very personal. A must see for me could be a must miss for you. Here are a few tips to help you decide what to view while en route or returning from your vacation.

Packing for a vacation can be stress inducing enough to make you need to take a vacation. No packing rules work for everyone. If you’re willing to lug a lot of luggage your only concern is luggage weight and cost to check. If you’re like me, and travel with a luggage tightwad, here are a few tips that might help.

In a perfect world, you either get or renew your passport well in advance of your trip. Unfortunately, the world is frequently imperfect. If you do forget to renew your passport all is not lost. Here’s how to get it renewed in the last minute.

Wine tourism has become one of the fastest growing travel segments in recent years. Here are some experiences you might consider and wine tours you might check out.

What’s ahead for travelers in 2014? Quite a bit, according to almost everyone we talk to. Here are 14 predictions from Wendy Perrin of Conde Nast Traveler and 4 more of our own. Enjoy!

What are the best cruise lines for categories such as romance, luxury, and value? After evaluating 15 different lines, here is what one major publication found.

Packing smart for your cruise can help a lot in minimizing travel snags and other frustrations. Here are 6 tips veteran cruisers have shared with us.

With a little patience and creativity, you’ll find that communicating with non-English speakers when you’re traveling can be easier than you think. Here are 6 helpful tips.

TripInsurance.com extends our offer of e-Travel Alerts email updates to everyone who wants this valuable travel security service.

Sailing to and about Alaska is very different from sailing the Caribbean or Mediterranean. To help in your planning, here are a few essential Alaska cruise tips.