Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

Strategies for dealing with travel surcharges range from complaining to the right person to boycotts. But Congress may have to step in to fix this.

“Ego tourist” has come to describe fake ecotourists or travelers who seek out “authentic” but risk-free experiences. Mostly, it’s self-centered folks.

Travel is stressful for pets. So before planning your next trip, it’s important to ask yourself: Will both my pet and I have a good time if we travel?

Automatic gratuities are showing up everywhere, from restaurant bills to cruises. Here’s how to spot – and adjust – them.

Stinky food, anti-reclining hooks, space-saving devices and other ways to reclaim some of that precious seat space on your next flight.

Are you an accident waiting to happen? How do you know? And what should you do if you are a bad driver? Read this before your holiday road trips.

Don’t let Provo, Utah’s, squeaky-clean, straight-laced image fool you. There’s plenty to do, including intrigue and missing llamas.

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.