Definitely plan to take credit cards with you when you travel.  Even when you travel abroad.  more…

Independent travel or group tours?  You’ve looked at tour groups during your trip planning and decided that you really want to be independent.  You don’t want to be herded around.  You want to sleep in when you want… find little local bistros to eat in… linger in a shop. more…

Eco-tourism or green travel is becoming a new catchword in travel.  But this doesn’t mean you need to rough it.  You could stay in a tent or go backpacking or canoeing, but just little everyday things can make any trip more eco-friendly.  You can stay in cities or in the countryside; sleep in a big hotel or a B&B…. but you do need to think about what you can do to protect the environment.  I’m talking conserving plants and wildlife but also other resources like electricity and water. more…

Get There On Time http://comptravelusa.com/

It may seem obvious, but when you’re traveling, you want to get there on time. So why do we need to discuss this? Because so many people don’t! When you’re planing your flights for your trip, there are several things to keep in mind so this doesn’t happen to you. more…

Changing Money

You’re going abroad, and you’ll be changing money.  What is the best way to do that?  The short answer is to use the ATM.  REALLY!  Almost anywhere in the world now, you’ll find ATMs.  Almost.  more…

How To Apply For US Passports For Children

Passports for children?  Yes, minors who are traveling into or out of the United States with or without their parents need a passport.  This applies for children of all ages including newborns and infants.  Each child MUST have their own passport. more…

Trip Planning The Kind Of Trip You Want

Choosing your destination…. that’s the very first step in trip planning.  It’s obvious, and it may seem simple, but let’s take a look at the things you need to think about as you do your trip planning and make your decision.  more…

Dealing With Delayed Flights

A delayed flight can be a problem.  The airlines get bad publicity because so many flights do not depart and arrive on time.  In the U.S., the Department of Transportation keeps statistics and publishes them regularly.  In Europe, there are strict new rules for compensation.  This is making the problem better.   more…

The short answer is if you’re going to travel internationally, you do. But of course, nothing is ever quite that simple.

We’ve covered that it’s a travel document issued by your home country that allows you to leave and return. Citizens of all countries need one to travel out of their country and into another, but there are exceptions. more…

Dealing With Cancelled Flights

Cancelled flights are a headache for everyone.  Believe me, the airlines don’t like to cancel.  It starts a whole domino effect.  Not just for your flight, but for flights at down line airports all through the day.  Planes end up in the wrong places with crews that can’t fly them because of time regulations.  more…