Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

If you’re seated in Economy, then reclining your airline seat is unacceptable.  It’s rude – and it’s wrong, since we’re officially out of space.

If you’re thinking about a repeat vacation, try my family’s litmus test. If the place is special, welcoming and offers something unique, go back.

From resort fees to people who crowd baggage carousels and long TSA waits, travel is full of annoying problems. Here are some easy ways to fix them.

Tired of baggage fees and fighting for bin space? Ship your big bags ahead of time, and stuff your personal items into wearable luggage.

The gap between elite and non-elite airline passengers has never been wider or more shameful. We’d be better off without this elitist system.

Your next floating vacation may come with a surprise or two.

Houston with kids, in the middle of the summer. If those aren’t the perfect ingredients for a family adventure, then I don’t know what are.

The high temperatures in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area drive away tourists, but you’ll be treated very well if you visit in the summer.

Airline passengers used to fall over themselves for an upgrade to first class. Now? Not so much.