Travel Tips

For decades, millions of people have been able to travel to Europe with little more than a valid passport and a return ticket. But starting in 2025, that will change. The European Union (E.U.) intends to launch the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) program in 2025, requiring all visa-exempt travelers to obtain pre-clearance […]

Need a new photo for your passport, but prefer to take it at home to save time and effort? Taking a passport photo at home can be both practical and cost-effective. However, it requires attention to detail and strict adherence to precise guidelines. This article will walk you through the steps on how to take

You’ve just wrapped up an incredible getaway and your suitcase is packed and resting by the door. There’s just one more task you need to do before going home: checking out of the hotel. But how do you know when the hotel check-out time is? And do you need to actually go to the front

There are lots of tricks of the trade that frequent travelers pick up along the way. In this article I have gathered my favorite travel and hotel hacks. I use many of these every week and they make traveling not only easier, but much more enjoyable. Room hacks When you arrive at your hotel room,

Did you know that a famous French designer lived at the Ritz Hotel in Paris for 37 years? Beyond that, the Chelsea Hotel in New York City is also famous for being home to popular celebrities. So yes, you can live in a hotel (and many have), but would you want to? I have personally

For any international traveler, a passport is a necessity. So what happens when you discover your passport is expired right before a trip abroad? Don’t panic! You have options. Here’s how you can get a passport fast in the U.S., from standard expedited processing to emergency services. How long is the current wait for a

Booking the right hotel room can make or break a vacation. But given the number of different hotel room types available, the booking process can often be confusing, whether you’re an avid traveler or booking your first trip. What is a double room in a hotel? What is a standard hotel room and how is

You have a driver’s license, and you can vote, but there is one freedom that’s not guaranteed to you in the US – booking a hotel at the age of 18. In fact, where I live in Las Vegas, the big casino hotels don’t even allow people under the age of 21 to walk around

Whether you’re road-tripping or taking a flight, settling into your hotel room is always a welcome reward after a long travel day. But given that most hotels have a standard afternoon check-in time of around 3:00 pm, if you arrive any earlier, you may need to wait hours before you can access to your room.