Travel Tips

Booked a romantic getaway but broke up before takeoff? Learn whether you can change a travel reservation to a friend’s name, plus insider tips on airline, hotel, cruise, and tour policies. Navigate breakups, booking rules, and last-minute travel changes with confidence.

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?

Nothing tests a traveler’s patience quite like the airport baggage carousel. You stand there with hope, optimism, and a growing suspicion that your suitcase has betrayed you. Then, two days later, your bag finally appears on your doorstep looking like it moonlighted as a chew toy. Your clothes are ruined, your patience is shot, and now you’re wondering whether the standard baggage refund even begins to cover this chaos. The good news is that federal rules give you more protection than many travelers realize—if you know how to use them.

Discover what to do when your cruise line changes its itinerary and drops your favorite port. Learn when you can get compensation, what refunds or credits you might receive, how insurance plays a role, and the best tips for handling unexpected cruise itinerary changes with confidence and ease.

Looking for the perfect Christmas present for the traveler in your life? This gift guide highlights fun, practical, and adventure-ready gift ideas—from upgraded travel gear to stylish accessories and comfort-boosting essentials. Packed with personality and inspiration, it’s the ultimate holiday resource for wanderlust-filled friends and family.

Before we dive into the chaos, picture this: you booked a great hotel deal through a third-party site, felt like a bargain-hunting genius, and then—disaster. Your dates are wrong, your room type isn’t available or maybe the system thinks you don’t exist at all. You call the website…they blame the hotel. You call the hotel…they blame the website. And somewhere along the way, you realize you’ve entered the hospitality version of a ping-pong match, except you’re the ball.

Discover what to do when you pay for priority boarding but still watch families and half the plane board before you. Learn why it happens, whether you should request a refund, and how to navigate airline boarding systems with confidence. A fun, engaging guide for frustrated travelers seeking answers and practical solutions.

You book an all-inclusive vacation to relax, indulge, and maybe make questionable choices at the swim-up bar—not to spend quality time examining the tile pattern on the resort bathroom floor. Yet foodborne illness strikes thousands of travelers every year, and when it happens on vacation, the stress doubles. Suddenly you’re wondering if that buffet shrimp was plotting against you and, more importantly, whether the resort can be held accountable. Here’s what you need to know before you point any fingers.

Nothing kills the joy of planning a European getaway faster than suddenly noticing your passport expires sooner than you remembered. One moment you’re dreaming of gelato, fjords, and tiny cobblestoned streets; the next, you’re spiraling down an internet rabbit hole about mysterious “passport validity rules” enforced by shadowy airline gate agents. Five months left might feel like plenty of time, but depending on where you’re headed, your trip could be smoother than French butter or end abruptly at the check-in counter.

Discover the 18 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked by data. From Iceland to Singapore, find out what makes these destinations the safest and calmest places to visit or live.

You booked a neat little itinerary, trusted the airline’s timing, and suddenly found yourself stranded because your sprint between gates turned into the world’s saddest Olympic trial. Now you’re wondering: since the airline sold you this too-short connection in the first place, do they have to pay for your hotel? The short answer is: sometimes—but usually not for the reason you think.