Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

A recent survey named the three most annoying types of travelers: Noisy, phone-addicted and monolinguistic. Here’s how to avoid being THAT person.

Tired of baggage fees and fighting for bin space? Ship your big bags ahead of time, and stuff your personal items into wearable luggage.

The gap between elite and non-elite airline passengers has never been wider or more shameful. We’d be better off without this elitist system.

Everyone wants to save money on a car rental. Here’s how to do it

Houston with kids, in the middle of the summer. If those aren’t the perfect ingredients for a family adventure, then I don’t know what are.

Rating sites and online agencies can remove or refuse to publish a review for many reasons. What’s more, the process is often opaque.

The high temperatures in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area drive away tourists, but you’ll be treated very well if you visit in the summer.

You’d be surprised by how much you can fit under a seat, especially if you choose the right bag.

From reconnaissance using Google Street View to packing your own kitchen knife, here are tips to make your next Airbnb rental better.