What Happens If You Don’t Declare Currency When Leaving the US?
Most travelers know you have to declare large sums of money coming into the United States. But did you know…
travel tips
Staying in Vegas? Monitoring Your Hotel Reservation Could Save You $$
Why should you periodically check on a hotel or car rental reservation you’ve already made? Prices fluctuate, particularly with car…
Beware Booking on Third Party Sites Like JustFly.com
Booking flights or hotels through a third party site that offers you a slightly bigger discount than the others can…
Visiting Muir Woods? You Now Need a Reservation
In January, the National Park Service launched a shuttle and parking reservation system for Muir Woods, so if you’re planning…
Avoiding Car Rental Additional Driver Fees
A few months ago I was planning a roadtrip and looking for the cheapest rental car. Not just the cheapest…
Should You Take Uber Pool or Lyft Line to the Airport if You Have Luggage?
Crowd-sourcing this question — what is the general rule/etiquette for taking Lyft Line or Uber Pool when you have more…
Travel Better in 2018: the 5 Best Websites to Find Crazy Airfare Deals
Yes seats are getting smaller and service is getting worse, but flying across the world has never been cheaper…if you…
Travel Tip: How to Plan Your Trip & Create a Travel Budget
If you know you want to take a trip in the future but you’re not sure how to start planning…
How to Pick the Best Seats on the Plane
Ever boarded your flight just to discover you picked the row with no window or the seat that won’t recline?…
7 Tips for Visiting the Skyline Drive in the Fall
An hour or so west of DC is the Skyline Drive, a 105-mile mountaintop road running the length of the…
Keep Packages Safe When You’re Out of Town: How to Set Up a UPS/FedEx Vacation Hold
Ever started on an extended trip only to be notified that item on back-order is finally in stock and will…
When is the Best Time to Book Flights for Thanksgiving?
The best time to book flights for the holidays, or any other time, will vary based on your origin and…
