Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

According to one poll, 31% of Americans have taken a domestic trip since restrictions were eased, and a remarkable 19% have traveled internationally.

Vacationing during a pandemic is an act of pure selfishness. It doesn’t just endanger your life. It could spread COVID-19 and prolong the situation.

American spots like Solvang, California, and Helen, Georgia, come pretty close to Denmark and Bavaria. See where else you can get an Old world fix.

Going on vacation? Practice social distancing, don’t assume anything is clean and don’t be afraid – or overconfident about COVID-19.

Pay attention to the behavior of companies as you seek refunds during the coronavirus crisis. Remember who treated you well and who didn’t.

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.

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.

A recent altercation on an American regional flight has reignited the debate over reclining your seat. Columnist Christopher Elliott says it’s wrong.

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.

Elite passengers get chauffeured across the tarmac and sleep in private cabins while economy passengers are forced into ever-shrinking seats.