If you’re a procrastinator and your passport is set to expire, hopefully you don’t have an international trip planned within the next four months (at…
Author archives: Sally French
Ask A Travel Nerd: Is it Cheaper to Book Hotels Last-Minute?
In an era where mask requirements flip back and forth, rules are relaxed and then restricted, and COVID-19 cases increase after they just decreased, y…
How Twitter Became the Unlikely Hero in a Rental Car Fiasco
You’ve seen a friend angry-tweeting at an airline because a hurricane caused a flight delay, a futile attempt. But one Avis customer turned to Twitter…
Ask a Travel Nerd: Is It Time to Book Holiday Travel Yet?
This was supposed to be the “summer of freedom,” as “fully vaccinated people would be shedding their masks and greeting one another with a smile,” acc…
You Don’t Have to Fly First Class to Enjoy Travel Rewards
The internet can make it seem like collecting points and miles — done primarily through a travel rewards credit card — is only for the most impressive…
5 Ways to Prepare and Pack for COVID-Era Travel
A lot has changed in the travel world since the pre-pandemic days of 2019. Should you bring your vaccine card? Do you need additional travel insurance…
Your Vacations Could Cost More Until Business Travel Returns
As travel returns, you might start feeling some airfare sticker shock. It’s not necessarily because more people are vacationing again, though they cer…
Should You Pack Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card for Your Next Trip?
The case against packing your COVID-19 vaccination card It’s impossible to say for sure whether you’ll need proof of vaccination while traveling domes…
The Newest Las Vegas Hotels You Need to Know About in 2021
The Fountains of Bellagio still erupt with choreographed blasts of water. The Taco Bell Cantina still serves one of the best meal deals (and wedding v…