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Five Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy with a VPN
Regardless of where you travel, overseas or domestically, you don't have a lot of online privacy: You can't just assume that your private financial and personal information are safe from prying eyes. You may have taken the right precautions at home and the office, but...
The Standing Plane Seat is Back, But Will it Stay?
"Standing room only" may take on an entirely new meaning at the airport. The Skyrider 3.0 standing plane seat was premiered at the Paris Air Show recently by the Italian design firm Avio Interiors, in the hopes that airlines might adopt the space saving seats....
How to Avoid Getting Bumped On Your Next Flight
It can be a traveler's worst nightmare: getting bumped from a flight. You have a meeting to attend, you're the maid of honor at your best friend's wedding or you just simply want to get home after a long, arduous trip. A recent article in the (London) Telegraph tells...
Business Travel
Five Tips to Traveling Light
Given the increase in travel and baggage fees by some airlines, it's important to travel as light as possible. It simplifies the check-in process, and helps get you to your destination with a minimum of fuss. These are a few things we do on our business trips to make...
Don’t Make These Tech Travel Mistakes
We've come to rely on technology so much, we've sometimes made things more difficult when the technology is supposed to make our lives easier. And one little tech mistake on your travels can throw off your whole trip, or add some unexpected expenses. USA Today shared...
The Upgrade Game: How to Get a Better Airline Seat
Flying business or first class is a dream scenario for many business travelers. For a variety of reasons that cushy seat just isn't in the cards. But what if there was a way to get said ticket economically or even free? Over 30 airlines offer travelers the option to...
Family Travel
How is Airbnb Changing the Travel Industry?
You've no doubt heard of Airbnb, the online travel site that allows travelers to book stays in private homes and apartments, working directly with the hosts. It's a fantastic way to get a good deal on a room, find a larger space to rent, and even meet local people...
Marriott Tests In-Room Netflix Service
If you're staying in a Marriott hotel and find you miss your Netflix, Hulu, and Pandora, and don't want to chew up the data on your cell phone, you're in luck. Marriott is planning a new in-room entertainment service that includes access to the three entertainment...
Bring This, Not That: Should You Take a Taxi, Hire a Car, or Drive to the Airport?
When you're going to the airport, what's the most cost effective way of getting there and getting home again? Should you hire a cab or an Uber driver, or even a black town car? Or should you park your car in long-term parking? In some cases, this really is a "six of...
Road Warrior
Can You Bring Liquor On Board a Flight?
Purchasing liquor in-flight can be costly, which has led many people to wonder if they’re allowed to bring their own bottles of liquor on board. We’ve seen many blog posts on this topic, and unfortunately, with the rules on this being a bit confusing, many travelers...
How to Avoid Catching a Virus on Airplanes
Air travel has plenty of obvious benefits. It's a faster mode of transportation, it's relatively efficient, and you can multitask while you travel. But air travel has its pitfalls too - long lines at security, delays due to weather, and the ever-present germs that...
What Will Air Travel Look Like in 2050?
For anyone who enjoys sci-fi and futuristic views of what our lives will be like decades from now, this article is for you. According to BBC Travel, Airbus recently released its predictions for what air travel will be like in 2050 — which isn't that far away anymore....
Travel Tips
Which is Better for Air Travel, Aisle or Window? Your Choice Says a Lot About You
The debate has raged since the dawn of air travel: Which is better, the window seat or the aisle seat? A few years ago, Expedia polled their readers to find the majority preference. The results may surprise you. Fifty-five percent of those surveyed said they prefer...
The Benefits of Bleisure Travel for Business Travelers
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." That proverb has a lesser-known second phrase which dates back to 1825: "All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy." With so many people spending significant amounts of time away from home on business, family...
Don’t Believe These Business Travel Room Service Myths
Unless you're a seasoned traveler, you may think twice when the urge for a late-night snack or breakfast in bed strikes while you're overnighting at a hotel. We're here to debunk a few myths about this perk. Room service prices are identical to the price of the same...
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