What rights do air travelers have when they take to the skies? Read our overview of passenger rights, including the latest rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).
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Monthly Archives: January 2015
Hotel Tipping
Confused about how much to tip when staying in a hotel? Follow our comprehensive hotel tipping guidelines.
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Medications for Travel
Whether it’s a sleeping pill to get you through that long-haul flight to Australia or a motion sickness patch for your round-the-Horn South America cruise, medications are part of any savvy traveler’s bag of tricks. You’ll want to bring any prescriptions that you take regularly, of course, but a good selection of over-the-counter remedies and/or herbal supplements can make the difference between a great trip and one disrupted by jet lag, traveler’s tummy or other common travel maladies.
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Five Things You Shouldn't Wear on a Plane
Knowing what to wear and, more importantly, what not to wear on a plane is about more than just comfort. The wrong outfit could get you kicked off your flight, or worse, caught in the throes of deep vein thrombosis. Find out which five clothing items you shouldn’t wear on a plane.
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Top 10 Reasons to Travel by Train
IndependentTraveler.com offers its top 10 reasons to travel by train — including the advantages of train travel over flying or driving.
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Around-the-World Tickets and Fares
Information about around the world tickets and fares. Airline alliances and specialist agencies offer a variety of around the world ticket options; read on for a run-down on where to buy your tickets, how they work and what they cost.
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What Not to Do at the Airport
We round up some of the funniest and wackiest stories of what NOT to do at the airport — from trying to smuggle odd items through checkpoints to throwing ill-advised fits that just might land you in the hospital or in jail.
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Six Quick Tips for Planning a Last-Minute Vacation
If you don’t have the luxury of time to plan the vacation of your life, then use this checklist to put together an amazing and affordable last-minute trip.
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Traveler's Tummy
It’s probably the most unpleasant minor traveler’s malady. Unfortunately, it’s also probably the most common. Call it what you will — Montezuma’s revenge, the traveler’s trot, the Toltec two-step, Delhi belly, the runs, traveler’s tummy or the commonly accepted TD (for traveler’s diarrhea) — but don’t call it fun. Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting. Further, it can be dangerous, causing severe dehydration, malnutrition or worse.
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What Not to Do in a New City
Any visit to a new city is driven by a list of must-do activities — but we’ve put together a list of five things you should NOT do. Read our tips to become a smarter city traveler.
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