All Senior Travel Advice

• Take Your Gadgets, but Have a Plan B
  April 23, 2013 12:02 pm
  Be prepared for technology failure by traveling with a backup. read more
• Spring/Summer Trip Planning: Money Management
  April 16, 2013 12:11 pm
  When you travel, you want your money to be available and secure—without wasting or losing any of it. Ed Perkins tells you how to do it. read more
• Planning That Upcoming Trip: Where to Go?
  April 9, 2013 10:56 am
  Ed Perkins navigates the endless possibilities for summer travel. read more
• Planning Your Spring or Summer Trip: Is It Safe to Go There?
  April 2, 2013 12:21 pm
  Check the State Department's warnings before planning travel. read more
• Don't Be Afraid of Foreign Public Transit
  March 26, 2013 3:48 pm
  It's not as difficult as you might think to use foreign public transportation. read more
• Visiting a U.S. City? Get a Transit Pass
  March 19, 2013 2:12 pm
  Navigating transit-pass options in a slew of U.S. cities. read more
• Heading Overseas? A Valid Passport May Not Be Enough
  February 20, 2013 12:28 pm
  These days, having a valid passport is just the start of your documentation requirements. Ed Perkins reports on some important "gotchas" in the fine print. read more
• Unresolved Complaint? Post a Gripe
  February 5, 2013 2:04 pm
  Ed Perkins on how (and where) to get even with a travel provider that has wronged you. read more
• Looking for Overseas Retirement?
  January 8, 2013 12:54 pm
  Check out these "retirement havens" around the world. read more
• Traveling with a Bad Back
  December 11, 2012 12:46 pm
  Suffer from back problems? Here are some tips to minimize the pain. read more
• Taxi Apps Face Opposition
  October 24, 2012 1:33 pm
  Uber and Hailo aren't getting warm welcomes in some cities. read more
• The Ultimate Guide to Carry-on Luggage
  October 2, 2012 3:39 pm
  Our updated chart tells you which airlines allow what. read more
• Travel Overseas, but Stay Safe
  September 26, 2012 12:21 pm
  Here's what you can and can't do in a worst-case scenario. read more
• Travel Taxes: High, Only Partially Avoidable
  September 25, 2012 9:06 am
  Don't let an urban hotel blow your budget. Here's how to get around the high taxes on big-city rentals. read more
• New Credit Card: Good Deal If You Like Hiltons
  July 31, 2012 12:03 pm
  The new Citi HHonors Reserve Visa Signature credit card offers some features that you might like, but mainly if you stay at Hilton hotels often enough to take advantage. read more
• AARP Offers Discounts on British Airways
  January 3, 2012 3:35 pm
  Planning a trip to Europe next year? You can save $75 to $400 on your round-trip flight if you're an AARP member. read more
• VIP Airport Lounge: An Oasis at the Airport
  November 21, 2011 1:09 pm
  For most of us, big airports are among the world's most hostile environments. Crowds, noise, long lines, inadequate seating, and garbled announcements are the norm. Fortunately, even occasional travelers can avail themselves of the road warriors' refuges: VIP airline lounges. Mostly, you'll have to pay, but an oasis of calm can be worth a few bucks. read more
• VIP Airport Lounge: An Oasis at the Airport
  November 15, 2011 12:04 pm
  For most of us, big airports are among the world's most hostile environments. Crowds, noise, long lines, inadequate seating, and garbled announcements are the norm. Fortunately, even occasional travelers can avail themselves of the road warriors' refuges: VIP airline lounges. Mostly, you'll have to pay, but an oasis of calm can be worth a few bucks. read more
• To Tip or Not to Tip (and How Much?)
  November 9, 2011 5:14 pm
  Tip for this service and not for that. In this country and not there. Ed Perkins irons out the tipping-etiquette wrinkles. read more
• The New 787: The Game-Changing Plane
  November 3, 2011 9:15 am
  It uses the latest, most fuel-efficient engines, featuring less noise and fewer emissions than current engines. The 787 has an extremely long range. And for the passenger, Boeing claims some important innovations in comfort. read more
• American: Bankruptcy ... Then Merger?
  October 13, 2011 12:26 pm
  Ed Perkins on the carriers most likely to be the target of a merger. Is your favorite airline atop the list? read more
• REVIEW: 'Pan Am' Gets It Right, Mostly
  October 5, 2011 9:52 am
  Ed Perkins dons his TV critic hat for ABC's new "Pan Am" series. Plus: Was travel really better in the good old days? read more
• Google Wallet: Gimmick or Godsend?
  September 29, 2011 9:30 am
  An entirely new way to pay for your travel purchases has arrived in a big way. But is it worth the hype? read more
• Ouch! Hidden Car Rental Gouges and How to Avoid Them
  September 26, 2011 9:45 am
  Rental car ripoffs are almost as rampant as airline fees. Ed Perkins suggests five ways to make sure you don't get taken for a ride on your next rental. read more
• Where to Find the Best Hotel Prices in Europe
  September 19, 2011 7:58 am
  Planning a fall Europe trip? Go where the deals are! Ed Perkins outlines which popular European destinations are the least expensive this fall. read more
• Warning: Debit Card Woes Ahead
  August 31, 2011 9:35 am
  If you regularly use your ATM card to make purchases, or if your card earns miles or other rewards, get ready for fewer (or no) benefits and much higher fees. read more
• Travel Agencies vs. Online Bookings
  August 26, 2011 10:09 am
  Travel agents can be good information sources, save time, provide skills not found online, and will even solve your travel problems. read more
• Alternative Airports: Check Always, Use Sometimes
  August 18, 2011 9:21 am
  There are many cost-saving reasons to explore alternate airports: parking costs, less-stressful security, and especially to scout fare deal opportunities. But when you consider an alternative airport, factor in the access. read more
• City Center Accommodations vs. Staying Right Outside of Town
  August 11, 2011 9:52 am
  Which is the better value: booking city center accommodations or staying right outside of town and paying for transport back in? Ed Perkins weighs in. read more
• World's Best (and Worst) Value Destinations
  August 8, 2011 10:27 am
  Looking for a vacation that stretches your buck into a bucketful of savings? Expert columnist Ed Perkins reveals which must-see destinations around the world deliver the best value for your travel dollars. read more
• Ten (Almost) Free Travel Deals
  November 10, 2008 12:00 am
  While you're unlikely to get an all-expenses-paid trip unless you win a game show, you can still get portions your trip for free if you book certain promotions or take advantage of some alternative modes of travel. read more

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