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Author: Christopher Elliott

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Going camping this summer? Here’s how to avoid the crowds – and rookie mistakes

August 13, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Going camping this summer? Here’s how to avoid the crowds – and rookie mistakes

Haven’t camped since you were a kid? Things are a lot different now. There are more options besides tents and apps make it easy to find a campsite.

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With tourist spots filled to capacity, vacationers seek out under-the-radar attractions

August 4, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on With tourist spots filled to capacity, vacationers seek out under-the-radar attractions

With popular places filled to capacity or closed, travelers are turning to alternatives that include quirky museums, rock carvings and street art.

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How to rent an RV this summer without getting ripped off – literally or figuratively

July 30, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on How to rent an RV this summer without getting ripped off – literally or figuratively

Before driving your rental rig anywhere, take lots of photos of it, make sure you have campsite reservations and a checklist for operating it.

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Need to find out if a tourist attraction is open? Here’s where to look for accurate info

July 23, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Need to find out if a tourist attraction is open? Here’s where to look for accurate info

There are ways to find out if an attraction is open, from checking a reliable website or social media to calling the place yourself.

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My photo order was delayed amid the pandemic. These steps helped track it down

July 22, 2021July 23, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on My photo order was delayed amid the pandemic. These steps helped track it down

I helped Troy Nicholas track down missing photos during the pandemic using tactics anyone can use in situations where a product hasn’t been delivered.

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Didn’t travel at all during COVID? How to make up for lost time and lost opportunities

July 16, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Didn’t travel at all during COVID? How to make up for lost time and lost opportunities

Find the vacation with the most meaning to you and book it. Also, work with a brand you trust and a travel advisor who can work around COVID hurdles.

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Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

July 9, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

For now, you don’t need a vaccine certificate to travel domestically or abroad (unless your destination requires it). But it’s a good idea to take it.

Travel

Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

July 9, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

For now, you don’t need a vaccine certificate to travel domestically or abroad (unless your destination requires it). But it’s a good idea to take it.

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Your summer vacation Plan B: Where to go if your first-choice destination is sold out

July 2, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Your summer vacation Plan B: Where to go if your first-choice destination is sold out

Unless you booked your summer vacation well in advance, you might need a Plan B this busy summer. Here’s how to make an alternative destination work.

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Is your hotel’s COVID cleaning protocol up to snuff? How to know if your room is really clean

June 25, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Is your hotel’s COVID cleaning protocol up to snuff? How to know if your room is really clean

From checking the hotel website to giving your room the sniff test on arrival, here’s how to know if it’s been properly cleaned.

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Headlines

‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

A State Department office is giving young people a voice. Abby Finkenauer is leading the effort

August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Dog repeatedly escapes Michigan shelter, sneaks into nursing home, is adopted by residents

August 31, 2023John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

Kia recalls nearly 320,000 cars because the trunk may not open from the inside

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY
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