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!
When traveling outside the U.S., it pays to investigate visa requirements for the countries you are planning to visit, sometimes well in advance of your trip. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Where in the world do people take their laptops and tablets these days? The answer is “just about everywhere.” But, even if they are portable, these devices are not indestructible. Here are 8 tips to assure that they don’t become casualties of travel.
Budget airlines: they’re becoming more and more popular. Here are some thoughts on what’s good about them, what’s not, and what to consider when flying on them.
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.
Starting your research in preparation for a big trip? Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
Which travel credit cards deliver the most payback for your membership? Writer Jack Ryder offers 5 recommendations.
Today, more global travelers are riding the rails — luxury trains that offer the finest amenities along with spectacular scenery. Here are 5 great trips.
Of all the smartphone travel apps out there, here are 6 many veteran travelers consider their “go-to” tools.
What if your checked luggage doesn’t show up on the carousel after your flight? Here’s a course of action we’d recommend.
With the proliferation of wifi around the world, calling the U.S. while abroad can be easy and — to many travelers’ great delight — free. Here’s how you can do it.
We’ve all heard the jokes about airline food, but some airlines take great pride in bringing “gourmet goodness” to the flying experience. Here are some examples.
If you have special dietary needs, here are 6 helpful tips to think about before and during your travels.
With so many people in such confined spaces on airliners these days, good etiquette is a critical ingredient of a positive flying experience. Here are a few things to consider when flying.
What are some ways to adopt a more preemptive, a more “activist” approach for a better personal flight experience? Here are 6 practices I’ve learned from the hundreds of flights I’ve taken over the years.
Part of what makes the human race such a fascinating species is our amazing diversity. In fact, each of us sees the world in different ways and, of course, in terms of our own cultural traditions. What might seem strange…
When traveling to Southern Europe, the Middle East, or one of the many other places where bargaining is the norm and haggling is considered a high art, here are some tips to sharpen your skills.
If seating comfort is important to you — especially at a time when coach seats on many flights are shrinking in size — check out several independent online sites created to address issues related to airline seat quality.
If you’re considering a tour, what are some things to think about when choosing a tour company? Here are 6 tips the experts have shared with us.
The cost of flying is going up, it sometimes seems, as quickly as an airliner at takeoff. If you’d like to trim some of these extra costs a bit, here are some novel strategies several travel experts recommend.
While jet lag is unavoidable, there are several things you can do to minimize its negative effects. Here are a few ideas of things to do before you fly, during your flight, and after you arrive at your destination.
