Travel Tips + Etiquette

From what to pack to which apps to download, experts share their best travel tips to make your next trip go smoothly.

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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Use Your Phone Internationally—Without Breaking the Bank
October 29, 2023 09:00 AM
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Meagan Drillinger
A distorted picture of a ship with wavy text, simulating motion sickness.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Best Motion Sickness Remedies According to Experts and Travelers
October 27, 2023 12:18 PM
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Stacey McKenna
A white-gloved bellman lifts a suitcase.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
I Think I Offended Someone by Tipping Them. What Do I Do?
October 25, 2023 10:06 AM
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Anu Taranath
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
Air Travel News
The Upsides of Getting Bumped From a Flight
October 16, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
There are things you can do to make the passport process as smooth as possible.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
You Should Renew Your Passport Sooner Than You Might Think—Here’s Why
September 29, 2023 12:47 PM
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Bailey Berg
How to Get an International Driver’s Permit
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get an International Driver’s License
September 27, 2023 11:19 AM
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Chris Ciolli
A passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Apply for a U.S. Passport
September 24, 2023 08:33 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Avoid Airbnb Scams and Find Legit Vacation Rentals Online
September 21, 2023 05:07 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Get a Same Day or Emergency Passport
September 15, 2023 07:27 AM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What to Do With Leftover Foreign Currency
September 15, 2023 07:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Suitcases on a baggage conveyor belt at the airport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Why Do You Have to Claim and Recheck Your Bag for a Connecting International Flight in the USA?
August 24, 2023 08:05 AM
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Bailey Berg
Putting your phone away is one of the easiest ways to help customs lines move more quickly.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Waiting in a Customs Line? You Might Want to Put Your Phone Away
August 17, 2023 02:59 PM
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Aislyn Greene
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
The Underrated Joy of Asking for Directions
August 10, 2023 04:04 PM
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Amy Zhang
Roughly one percent of all flights are canceled in a normal day.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a “Normal” Number of Flight Cancellations?
June 30, 2023 11:48 AM
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Bailey Berg
A seat on Qantas Airways' test flight to study passengers' wellbeing. The seat has a white pillow on it that says Qantas Research Flights in red
Air Travel News
A New Plane Might Be the Cure for Jet Lag
June 23, 2023 01:35 PM
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Barbara Peterson
A recent Going with Points email uncovered a roundtrip points deal to New Zealand in business class for as low as 150,000 miles, a fare that typically will set you back upwards of a half million points or miles.
Loyalty + Rewards
This Pioneering Cheap Flights Newsletter Now Includes Points and Miles Deals
June 23, 2023 01:06 PM
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Paul Rubio
Staying in popular parks like Zion could be easier for late minute travelers.
National Parks
How to Score a National Park Campsite—Even if It’s Sold Out
June 9, 2023 04:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Cruise
Do You (Really) Need Cruise Travel Insurance?
May 18, 2023 08:18 PM
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Fran Golden
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Tips for Visiting the Eiffel Tower Without the Crowds
May 12, 2023 03:35 PM
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Billie Cohen
Interior shot of a luxury suite on a train.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Royal Scotsman Belmond Train Unveils New Grand Suites—and They’re Every Bit as Lavish as You’d Expect
April 12, 2023 11:56 PM
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Bailey Berg
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
April 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
Manchester Town Hall seen from across the street at dusk
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This English City Just Became the First in the U.K. to Implement a Tourist Tax
April 4, 2023 07:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Travel Tips + Etiquette
What Is a Passport Card—and Can It Replace a Passport?
March 29, 2023 04:42 PM
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Bailey Berg
Global entry card and a passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Get Global Entry Faster, Thanks to This Hack
March 28, 2023 06:00 PM
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Bailey Berg
What to Do if You’ve Lost Your U.S. Passport
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Lost Your Passport? Here’s How to Get a New One Quickly
March 9, 2023 01:00 PM
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Ramsey Qubein
A lion chasing after a herd of buffalo
Travel Tips + Etiquette
How to Photograph Wildlife, According to a Safari Guide
March 7, 2023 03:17 PM
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Bailey Berg
Do I Really Need Rental Car Insurance?
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Yes, You Need Rental Car Insurance—but You May Already Have It
March 7, 2023 08:00 AM
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Ramsey Qubein
Runaway Bay Jamaica Beach Caribbean
Travel Tips + Etiquette
This Kayak Travel Planning Tool Is a Well-Kept Secret Every Traveler Should Know About
February 23, 2023 10:25 PM
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Paul Rubio
Humpback mother and baby swimming
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Intrepid Travel Is Rethinking Responsible Animal Encounters
February 23, 2023 12:43 PM
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Bailey Berg
The mini-game Piranha Plant Nap Mishap at Super Nintendo World Hollywood.
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Everything You Need to Know About Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood
February 21, 2023 03:17 PM
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Dustin Nelson
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