Alex Summers articles

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A travel agent offered me a discounted vacation package, but after I paid, I stopped hearing from them. What do I do now?

You booked a vacation and even started planning outfits or itineraries…and then suddenly the travel agent disappears. Did you just get scammed? Unfortunately, it’s very possible. But here’s the good news: this is a known type of scam, and there are clear steps you can take to fight back and try to recover your money.
May 13, 2026 Alex Summers
Portrait of happy satisfied woman in hotel garden on vacation, smiling. Poolside at home in summer morning.

I booked a hotel but didn’t realize there would be exorbitant “resort fees” due when I checked in. Are there any tricks to get out of them?

You book a hotel room online and think you know the total price. Then you arrive and get hit with an unexpected daily “resort fee.” These charges can add anywhere from $20 to over $50 per night to your bill. Many travelers only discover them at the front desk.
May 11, 2026 Alex Summers

The World’s Most Isolated Islands

Sometimes you need to clear your head by going to an island thousands of miles from the nearest civilization.
May 8, 2026 Alex Summers

The Voyager 1 space probe will soon lose contact with Earth—and scientists are racing to gather information from it.

The Voyager 1 space probe will lose contact with Earth in the next few years on its journey into deep space.
May 6, 2026 Alex Summers
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Scientific analysis shows the Romans made a mistake that made everyone in Ancient Europe stupider for centuries.

The Roman Empire dazzled the world with its towering aqueducts and unstoppable legions. But behind the glory lurked a silent killer that affected every Roman. And it wasn't war or betrayal.
April 23, 2026 Alex Summers
AI-generated image of a man worried about charges from his cruise.

I disputed some unknown charges at guest services during the cruise, but they reappeared on my final bill after disembarkation. What can I do?

You did exactly what you were supposed to do when you noticed strange charges on your onboard account: went to guest services, and had them reviewed. But after the cruise, your final bill shows those same charges again. The good news is this situation isn’t as rare as it feels, and you still have several ways to deal with it.
April 14, 2026 Alex Summers

Saint Martin is a Caribbean paradise, but traffic gridlock and overcrowding are changing daily life fast.

Saint Martin is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, but it's going through increased traffic congestion and urban development.
April 6, 2026 Alex Summers
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10 Massive American Malls That Could Close Soon

Some of America’s malls, once-crowded social hubs and shopping destinations, now struggle to survive. Few reinvent themselves altogether, while others slowly fade away as they become victims of changing consumer habits. The reasons vary.
April 6, 2026 Alex Summers
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Archaeologists Found A 3,000-Foot-Long Wall Submerged Beneath the Baltic Sea

A remarkable long stone structure beneath the Baltic Sea has shifted the perception of archaeologists regarding prehistoric European societies and their hunting strategies. Read on to discover everything you need to know about the recent findings about this structure.
March 26, 2026 Alex Summers