Tagged: travel-safety

Are U.S. National Parks Becoming Less Safe?

Some 350 people, on average, die each year in U.S. national parks. That number is small compared to the 300 million visitors who walk through park gates each year. But each death is a…

Should You Cancel Your Spring Break in Mexico This Year?

I'm not going to sugarcoat it: with the war in the Middle East, and the recent violence in Mexico, the world is a scary place right now. So if the idea of travel raises your blood…

Two U.S. Airlines Launch Digital "Passports" for Passengers' Covid Status

Frommer's has been talking for months about the advent of vaccination passports, and it looks like the first iterations in the American air industry are here, by way of United Airlines…

Holiday Air Travel in 2020: Safety, Finding Cheap Fares, and More

If you plan to fly over the holiday season, let’s start with the good news: Your airplane ride may be the safest part of your trip. To be frank, I'm not convinced that holiday travel…

What Are Your Chances of Catching Coronavirus on Planes? MIT Study Has Answers

Not long ago, a dear friend reached out to me for advice. His aunt was dying of cancer, and his mother wanted to fly across country to be at the deathbed. My friend was trying to…

Airport Leadership Begs the US Government to Regulate Mask Usage

Much of the attention given to the issue of air travel safety in the time of Covid-19 has focused on the in-flight experience. But airports, too, are gathering places for crowds, and…

Is Renting an RV a Safe Bet for Summer Travel?

May 22, 2020 For many cooped-up travelers yearning to explore again, hitting the road in a recreational vehicle (RV) seems like the safest bet for a summer vacation in 2020. RVs…

The Time Has Come to Consider Re-Regulation of the Airline Industry

In a modern democracy, "regulation" is no longer a dirty word. Unregulated medications can hurt or kill you, unregulated monopolists can destroy competition, and unregulated…

A Wholly Unexpected Outbreak of Violence in a Famous Resort City Has Reawakened Fears of Vacationing in Mexico

The city is Puerto Vallarta, on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. The incident is a now-subdued battle between various drug gangs and the local police force, in an area of that city far…

Safety is Currently the Major Issue Affecting Travel to Numerous Overseas Destinations. Here's How We Come Out on That Issue, for Several Countries

Is it safe?  That's the most frequent question put to travel advisers as they are asked to plan an international trip.  Is it safe to travel to Israel or Jordan, to Turkey…

Travel Troubleshooter: Who's Gonna Pay These Overdraft Fees?

When a Hampton Inn hotel charges Alia Naffouj twice for the same room, there are two surprise overdraft fees on Naffouj's credit card. Hampton is dragging its feet on a refund. Is…

5 Ways Travelers Have Lost Their Manners

They're loud. They smell bad. And their clothes would make Mr. Blackwell blush.What is it about travel that makes people jettison their manners?Whether it's the Ugly American…

Ten Sweet Spots: Divine Desserts Worldwide

If you are anything like me, you would travel to the end of the earth for the ultimate tasty treat. When traveling, I always seek out the best and sweetest places to indulge my love of…

Los Angeles: Route 66 at the End of the Line

The legends surrounding that most famous of all U.S. highways, Route 66, seem to pile one atop another, and with reason. Many of the entertainers, movie stars, singers, cowboys, and…

Travel Troubleshooter: A Mileage Mess on My Mortgage

Northwest Airlines promises Dave Herstad 18,375 frequent flier miles when he applies for his mortgage. He gets the loan, but not the miles. After several rounds of finger-pointing…

Travel Troubleshooter: Rome Will Have to Wait

When Allison Fagerness' flight to Rome is canceled, she's forced to call off her vacation and return home. Her online travel agent, Expedia, promises a refund, but her airline,…

Editor's Choice: Our Favorite Eating Towns

One of the only things you're guaranteed to do on vacation -- besides sleep -- is eat. Eating is the great constant of travel. Why not eat well and often, we say. Turn an afternoon…

How to See the Roman Empire Without Visiting Italy

If you thought the best Roman ruins and architecture were in Rome (or Italy for that matter) you'd only be half right. Certainly during its heyday Rome was a majestic architectural…