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Which Travel Vaccinations Do You Need for International Trips?
Our bodies are homebodies. While you may like the idea of visiting exotic foreign destinations and experiencing all the culture has to offer, our bodies don't embrace it. But if you get travel vaccinations before you embark on this dream trip, your body won't have to...
Take Care of Yourself if You Travel Frequently
If you travel frequently — 15 or more days a month on business — you can consider yourself a road warrior. But a new study by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and City University of New York says a better description might be wounded warrior....
American Travelers Really Want Hotel Loyalty Points
How far would you go to earn loyalty points? According to a surprising study by Carlson Wagonlit Travel, some travelers are willing to go farther than you might expect. American business travelers top the list (47 percent of all respondents) of those willing to risk a...
Business Travel
New Technology Changing the Future of Airports
Many airports are undergoing major technology changes and updates throughout the country, beyond just adding new electrical outlets and USB ports at different gates (although that's very important). Airports are getting new looks and brand new technology that can make...
Security Check Now Starts Long Before You Fly
When you purchase tickets for a flight, you probably don't pay much thought to how the information you're providing — your name, date of birth, and address — is being used. In fact, most travelers don't give airport security much thought until they're in line at the...
Big Travel Changes In 2013
The travel industry has changed immensely in the last few years, thanks in large part to Millennials and their travel habits. Commonly referred to as 'Gen Y', this tech savvy generation has caused big changes within the travel industry over the last year. Here are...
Family Travel
Travel Tip: Getting On a Plane During Cold and Flu Season
There’s nothing worse than taking a flight when cold and flu season is in full swing. Combine the confined space with that nonstop cougher across the aisle, and you’re almost guaranteed to wake up at your destination with a scratchy throat. Fortunately, with a little...
Automated Passport Control Installed at Montréal-Trudeau
If you have flown internationally more than once, you've likely found yourself tied up in a frustratingly long customs line upon arriving at your destination. Between having to fill out customs forms and wait while dozens of people in front of you are questioned by...
Southwest Airlines Begins Enforcing ‘No-Show’ Policy
When it comes to budget air travel, Southwest Airlines is the go-to option for many savvy travelers. While Southwest’s fares may have risen slightly in the last few years (according to some experts, up to 39% over the last five years) the airline continues to offer an...
Road Warrior
Travel Shows We Like
Travel enthusiasts are rarely asked about their favorite television shows. After all, who wants to sit in front of the TV when there are countless destinations to explore? But, when the subject of favorite travel shows comes up, that's a different matter. There are a...
The TSA Is Now Monitoring Passenger Behavior
In this age of global terrorism, most air travelers recognize and accept the need for enhanced security measures. Let's hope so. For, in addition to the many indignities you endure at airline security checkpoints, your behavior is now being "monitored." As reported on...
New Passenger Rights Rules Mean Fewer Headaches For Air Travelers
At long last, there are some sensible new rules to reduce air travel hassles. According to an article in the May 1 edition of The Baltimore Sun, the Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a new series of passengers rights designed to correct a range of...
Travel Tips
Key to Saving Cell Phone Battery Is Not Closing Apps
If you're an avid cell phone user, preserving battery life can be an all-consuming obsession. You limit your data usage, you only operate certain mobile apps on wifi, and you may even avoid some of the data hogs your colleagues all swear by. One thing we've always...
Travel Etiquette: Difficult Issues Need to be Handled Delicately
Some people view travel as a solitary experience. They don't make eye contact while going through security or on the way to their terminal. They're sure to try to find a seat in the gate area with an empty one beside it, and they queue up without comment when it’s...
Getting the Cheapest Flights Without Sacrificing Comfort
Business travelers often consider the cost of airfare when determining the ROI of their business trips (and if you don't, you should, especially for entrepreneurs and executives whose travel costs come out of their regular budgets). You can find less expensive flights...
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