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Two More Cruise West Ships Going to American Safari / InnerSea Discoveries 31 Aug 2011 | 01:28 am
I’m popping some personal champagne over this news: Today, sister companies American Safari Cruises and InnerSea Discoveries announced that they’ve acquired two more vessels from the fleet of defunct ...
Travel Troubleshooter: My Fiance Walked Out on Me — Can I Get a Refund? 28 Aug 2011 | 08:23 pm
By Christopher Elliott Does a broken engagement mean this traveler will be stuck paying for the canceled honeymoon? When Jennifer Tomes’ fiancé walks out on her, her cruise line tells her she can’t ...
Lights, Cameras, Dolphins: Clearwater, FL Gets Ready for Its Close-Up 25 Aug 2011 | 10:18 pm
By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin A stop in at Clearwater Marine Aquarium brings visitors face-to-face with an inspirational dolphin tale — and the silver screen. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (www.seewint...
Can You Trust the New Trusted-Traveler Program? 23 Aug 2011 | 04:18 am
By Christopher Elliott Tribune Media Services Will the TSA’s new trusted-traveler program increase efficiency at airport security checkpoints, or will the program simply treat nonmembers as second-c...
How Much Is That Coffee Spill Worth? 19 Aug 2011 | 12:10 am
By Christopher Elliott When our traveler gets a lap full of coffee courtesy of a flight attendant, she’s offered an apology and a dry-cleaning voucher. Is that enough? When a flight attendant accide...
Travel Safety: The Economic Situation in Greece 14 Aug 2011 | 02:07 am
By Sherry Marker What will Greece’s ongoing financial woes mean for travelers? Follow these tips for safe and easy travel during Greece’s economic troubles, including how to prepare yourself for any ...
Should Tarmac-Delay Rules Become Law? 11 Aug 2011 | 12:05 am
Would passengers actually benefit if lawmakers adopted tarmac-delay rules as a law? As someone who has spent a career listening to travelers complain, I know what you don’t like when you’re on vacati...
Dead Passengers Can’t Use a Flight Credit 9 Aug 2011 | 12:02 am
By Christopher Elliott A traveler’s wife dies before the couple can use their plane tickets. Why won’t the online travel agency or airline refund the money? David Walters’ wife passes away before th...
Vacation Rental Tips: 5 Ways to Protect Your Home 5 Aug 2011 | 07:54 pm
If you’re hoping to earn extra cash by renting out all or part of your home this summer, follow these tips to protect yourself from destructive tenants and potential theft. In the few months that Nic...
7 Things You Should Know About International Car Rentals 2 Aug 2011 | 11:50 pm
Nervous about renting a car in another country? Follow these seven guidelines on dealing with international car rentals. When our Alfa Romeo sedan scraped against a medieval wall in Montepulciano, my...
