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Author: Christopher Elliott

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The complete guide to canceling your summer vacation and getting your money back

July 1, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on The complete guide to canceling your summer vacation and getting your money back

Does the state of the economy have you wondering if you should call off your vacation to save money? Well, you need to know the rules to get refunds.

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No room at the inn? Try these new hotel alternatives: Home swapping, B&Bs, monasteries

June 24, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on No room at the inn? Try these new hotel alternatives: Home swapping, B&Bs, monasteries

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

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Coping strategies for crazy 2022 travel season: Take a breath and lower your expectations

June 17, 2022June 18, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on Coping strategies for crazy 2022 travel season: Take a breath and lower your expectations

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.

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Do Airbnb and Vrbo back up their vacation rental guarantees? Here’s what you should know.

June 10, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on Do Airbnb and Vrbo back up their vacation rental guarantees? Here’s what you should know.

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

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When should you reject your hotel room – and when are you just being picky?

June 3, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on When should you reject your hotel room – and when are you just being picky?

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.

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When should you reject your hotel room – and when are you just being picky?

June 3, 2022June 3, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on When should you reject your hotel room – and when are you just being picky?

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.

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I feel the need for speed: How to make sure your hotel’s Wi-Fi is fast enough

May 27, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on I feel the need for speed: How to make sure your hotel’s Wi-Fi is fast enough

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.

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Travelers will pay and worry more on summer vacation this year. But they won’t cancel.

May 20, 2022May 21, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on Travelers will pay and worry more on summer vacation this year. But they won’t cancel.

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.

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Is arriving at the airport 2 hours before a flight too early? You might need 3, in some cases

May 13, 2022May 16, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on Is arriving at the airport 2 hours before a flight too early? You might need 3, in some cases

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.

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Can a bad review from a vacation share host come back to bite you on your next trip?

May 13, 2022Christopher ElliottComments Off on Can a bad review from a vacation share host come back to bite you on your next trip?

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

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‘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

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August 31, 2023Rachel Looker, USA TODAY

Far-right candidate seduces Argentine electorate

August 31, 2023AP

Hundreds join Nepal gay pride rally

August 31, 2023AP

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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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