If you think you landed on the right travel site, look again before you give con artists your personal information. Here’s how to spot the fakes.
Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY
‘Free’ travel can be a real gotcha. Here’s when to say yes and when to run away.
There are three flavors of “free” in travel. There’s dangerous, there’s benign – and there’s truly free. Here’s how to tell the difference.
Is it wrong to recline your airline seat? Debate rages again after American Airlines incident
A recent altercation on an American regional flight has reignited the debate over reclining your seat. Columnist Christopher Elliott says it’s wrong.
Is tipping on the way out? Here’s why more travelers are joining the ‘do not tip’ movement
Service employees should earn a living wage and not rely on generosity or guilt to make ends meet. That will happen only if people stop tipping.
Mistakes that will guarantee you get a bad hotel room – and how to avoid them
If you don’t want to end up in a broom closet the next time you check into a hotel, read this before booking your next stay.
Every airline ticket used to come with these ‘perks’ – so why don’t they anymore?
Airlines now charge us for what used to be free – like seat selection, a checked bag and a printed boarding pass. Have they gone too far?
Travel fees are out of control. Here’s what to do about them
Strategies for dealing with travel surcharges range from complaining to the right person to boycotts. But Congress may have to step in to fix this.
Ask yourself these questions before flying with your dog or cat
Travel is stressful for pets. So before planning your next trip, it’s important to ask yourself: Will both my pet and I have a good time if we travel?
Travelers, beware: Automatic tipping is everywhere. Here’s what you can do about it
Automatic gratuities are showing up everywhere, from restaurant bills to cruises. Here’s how to spot – and adjust – them.
Provo, Utah, has museums you wouldn’t expect and a case of a missing llama
Don’t let Provo, Utah’s, squeaky-clean, straight-laced image fool you. There’s plenty to do, including intrigue and missing llamas.