Tips and tricks all travelers should know
Who to call if your travel insurance claim has been denied: 1. Your state insurance commissioner.
How to avoid an in-flight emergency: 1. Know when you shouldn't go.
How to avoid wrinkled clothes: 1. Roll, don't fold.
How to keep your travel complaint from being ignored: 1. Cite the rules, chapter and verse.
What standard travel insurance doesn't cover: 1. Pre-existing medical conditions.
How to avoid visa problems: 1. Mind your expiration dates.
How to find the best agent: 1. Ask a friend.
How to avoid a car rental surprise: 1. Read the fine print.
How to spot a fake review: 1. Check the reviewer's record.
How to say no to a tip request: 1. Be polite and firm, but don't over explain. 2.
How to avoid a traffic ticket overseas: 1. Stay out of downtown areas.
How to avoid unfair fees: 1. Single supplement: Some cruise lines offer single cabins.
How to prevent your identity from being stolen: 1. Don't play fast and loose with your ID. Your passport and ID are some of the most important travel documents.
How to fit more in your suitcase: 1. Cube it.
How to avoid a flight from hell: 1. Avoid connecting and late flights.
How to avoid a dirty hotel: 1. Set high standards.
How to avoid a vacation rental surprise: 1. Rent with names you trust.
How to spot hidden fees: 1. Don't get cute.
How to avoid fees on your rental car:
1. Tolls: Car rental companies add extra fees for using their transponders, sometimes charging by the day.
How to avoid smells at hotels: 1. Go hypoallergenic.
What to do at the airport for free while you wait: 1. See the art.
How to get an aisle seat: 1. Ask for it.
How to keep your personal information private while traveling: 1. Use a virtual private network.
How to find quiet when you travel: 1. Book where there's less noise.
How to fight questionable car rental tactics: 1. Sign up for a company's frequent-renter program, which allows you to state your preferences before you arrive.
How to avoid air rage: 1. Fly early.