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The Best Way To Organize Your Trunk For A Road Trip

By Shelly Abramovich

Efficiently packing your trunk can make it easy to retrieve items and reduce stress and delays. If you want to learn how to do this, we can help.

Travel Agent Unpacks For Us The 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Booking A Flight

By Matt Berry

It can be tempting to let a third-party booking site plan our vacation for us, but travel agent Kristen Medina Biazon offers us some cautionary and clever tips.

TikTok's Viral Airbnb Hack Explains How To Book A Room For A Fraction Of The Price

By Nicole Cord-Cruz

Staying in an Airbnb has its perks, but you'll have to pay a pretty penny. Luckily, a TikToker let everyone in on a hack to save you on future bookings.

The Best And Worst Things About Using Expedia

By Amanda Finn

Expedia can be a great option when you're planning a trip, but there are a few drawbacks. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of booking with Expedia.

Traveling On A Holiday May Be The Simplest Hack For Saving On Flights

By Lauren Richards

Holidays can be stressful and expensive. This simple hack of traveling on a holiday offers a surprisingly long list of advantages that you might not realize.

Why You Should Plan A Buffer Day After Your Next Vacation

By Jenna Busch

The last thing you want to do after vacation is go right back to work. So don't! Here is why you should schedule a buffer day, and what to do when you can't.

Flight Canceled Or Delayed? Here's How You Can Get A Refund On Your Hotel

By Kyli Rodriguez-Cayro

No one wants to miss a hotel stay at a dream destination, but if a flight is canceled or delayed, planning and communication can help you at least get a refund.

How To Avoid Tolls And Save Yourself Money On Your Next Road Trip

By Kaitlyn Rosati

Road trips are a great way to travel cheaply, but those pesky tolls can add up. We outline how to avoid them -- and how to be prepared if you can't.

Tips For Dealing With A Chatty Seatmate On Your Next Flight

By Eva Criscuolo

Does the idea of a talkative seatmate on a flight make you want to just stay home? Fear not. We've got the tips to help you keep your inner-peace in the air.

Keep Your RV Cool In The Summer With This Simple Hack

By Camila Pérez B

Here's a great hack to keep your RV cool during your road trip while also providing some privacy and preventing curious neighbors from peeking inside.

Should You Hire A Travel Agent That Has No Reviews? Here's What To Consider

By Matt Berry

How can you tell if a travel agent is a scammer? Reviews are important, but not everything. These considerations will ensure you'll find a reputable agent.

What You Should Know Before Booking An Exit Row Seat For Your Flight

By Nicole Partis

Booking an exit row seat means added legroom, but also added conditions for your flight. Some are beneficial, while others may make you reconsider your choice.

The Best Airports Across The US To Get Stuck In During A Long Layover

By Daniel Feininger

A long layover doesn't have to be an annoying experience. If you happen to find yourself with extra time at any of these U.S. airports, you might even enjoy it.

The Brilliant TikTok Hack That Will Help Your Toddler Nap On Long Flights

By Brie Schmidt

As usual, TikTok is rife with travel hacks that can help people with their trips. This one sounds great, but is it too good to be true? Here's what to know.

The Thing In Your Hotel Room That Almost Never Gets Cleaned

By Caitlyn Knuth

While we'd like to think that a hotel room is completely spotless and sanitized, that isn't the case. Think twice about this feature in particular.

17 Tips For Surviving A Long-Haul Flight

By Sky Ariella

Planning how you'll get through a long-haul flight can often be just as important as planning what you'll do at the destination itself. Here's what to know.

Overcome Your Flying Anxiety With This Game-Changing Meditation Technique

By Bernadette Roe

The effectiveness of this meditation technique has been backed by several studies, including one that examined its impact on Swedish Air Force pilots.

The Simple Trick For Keeping Bedbugs Out Of Your Luggage

By Camila Pérez B

Budbugs are horrible, especially when you're traveling. Here are tips to make sure you and your luggage stay clean and bedbug-free on your next trip.

Here's How Far In Advance You Should Book Your Hostel Stay

By Laura Jones

Whether you are booking in advance or asking for a room on the day, we explore the pros and cons of booking a hostel at different times.

The Latest Travel Trend Takes Sustainable Tourism A Step Further

By Lexi Kassler

We dive into the world of sustainable tourism by exploring a new travel trend, regenerative travel, which focuses on having a carbon-negative impact.

How To Avoid Getting Scammed By Fake Tour Guides On Your Next Trip

By Caitlyn Knuth

Unfortunately, fake tour guides can be a real problem when you don't know how to identify them. Here's how to spot them on your next journey.

Simple Ways To Repurpose A Wine Cork To Make Packing For Your Next Trip Even Easier

By Caitlyn Knuth

In the event that you happen to have some wine corks laying around and are looking for ways to repurpose them, we've got a few packing hacks for you.

How To Know If Long-Term Travel Insurance Is Right For Your Trip

By Shelly Abramovich

Is purchasing long-term travel insurance worth it? It depends on a number of factors, like the length of your trip and the activities you have planned.

Why You Should Think Twice Before Prepaying For Your Rental Car

By Matt Berry

You might think prepaying for a rental car is a good idea, but you'd be surprised that you could end up paying more than if you didn't prepay.

Here's How Much Pet Owners Should Budget For Travel

By Camila Pérez B

If you're fortunate enough to travel with your furry friend, here's everything you need to know - from airline to mandated health certificate costs.

Travel Agent Warns Us On The Hidden Cost Of Booking Basic Economy

By Matt Berry

Recently, the airline industry began promoting their bare-bones cheaper fares, but travel agent Victoria Fricke warns this can sometimes lead to regret.

The One Thing You Shouldn't Forget To Check When You Get To Your Airbnb

By Lexi Kassler

Ensuring guests' safety is of the highest importance when staying at an Airbnb, yet there could be one safety feature that you haven't considered.