Author: Christopher Elliott

Alternative lodging options run from extended-stay housing to monasteries. Many are less expensive than traditional hotels. But there is fine print.

If the projections are accurate, travel will be off the rails. We’re talking soaring prices, long lines and frayed tempers. Here’s how to cope.

Airbnb and Vrbo both guarantee that the properties you booked will live up to their listings. So what happens when they don’t?

The pandemic hit the hotel industry hard and some look run-down. But there are still situations when you’d be justified in asking for a new room.

Today, having a robust Wi-Fi connection at a hotel is as important as having strong coffee in the morning. Here’s how to make sure you get it.

According to one poll, nothing will stop 41% of Americans from taking a vacation this summer. If you’re determined to go, here’s what to expect.

With a record-breaking summer for air travel ahead, it’s time to settle the airport arrival time question. In some cases, you might need three hours.

Some vacation rental customers worry that negative reviews from previous hosts may cause the next one to reject them. Should you be concerned?

The mask mandate may be over but now we must all navigate the complexities of riding in a metal tube full of people with different opinions on COVID.

Here’s why you should keep your passport number and carry copies of it and other IDs on your phone and use checklists for both ends of your trip.