Posted 5/24/24 | May 24th, 2024 I never leave home without travel insurance. After over 15 years on the road, I’ve learned firsthand how important it is. Not only has it helped me deal with lost luggage, canceled flights, and medical emergencies, but it’s helped countless friends and readers of my blog too. However, travel…

If you’re a frequent international traveler, you’ve likely come to depend on Global Entry as a way to return to the U.S. without waiting in the often-long U.S. Customs and Border Protection line. Global Entry can help you clear customs in minutes. If you depart from one of 15 preclearance locations, you can even clear…

In Nashville, hotels come in every shape and size — and Hilton has an incredible (and growing) presence in Tennessee’s capital city, from the kitschy and quirky Graduate (where one-of-a-kind decor includes a bust of Dolly Parton made from chicken wire) to a towering Embassy Suites with an indoor rooftop pool offering panoramic views. On…

It seems almost every airline, hotel chain and credit card issuer has launched its own premium credit card, enticing customers with luxury travel perks paired with hefty annual fees. Many of these cards offer solid value, especially if you’re loyal to the underlying brand. There are two long-standing titans of the premium card market: The…

You’ve booked your cruise. You’ve booked your flights. You’ve booked your pre- and post-cruise hotels. Now, it’s just a matter of counting the days until your on-the-water adventure begins, right? Well, not quite. There are many (mostly) little things you still need to do before you begin your journey to the pier to board your…