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86 - Travel Tips: How to Find Deals and Avoid Scams
Manage episode 482891724 series 3000580
Travel is always a hassle, but this year, it comes with some added twists. There's growing uncertainty about the economy, and concerns about being an American tourist in a foreign country. Will you be welcome?
In this episode: What to expect when booking flights, hotel rooms, or vacation rentals; how to spot travel scams that can ruin your vacation and cost you a bundle; and tips on how to be a respectful and responsible tourist when visiting other countries.
Other Consumerpedia travel episodes:
#60: Avoid a Big Cell Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
#41: Finding the Best Hotel Rates
#17: How to Find the Best Deals on Airfare
Additional Resources:
60 Strategies for Finding the Best Travel Deals and Avoiding Trouble
Do You Need Travel Insurance? (Spoiler: For Most Trips, Probably Not)
Hotel Intel: How to Find the Best Rates for Rooms
Cell Phone Services: How to Avoid a Big Bill When Traveling Abroad
Tips for Traveling with a PetVisit The Elliott Report to read Christopher Elliott's travel reports and advice. His nonprofit Elliott Advocacy empowers consumers to solve their own problems and helps those who can't.
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87 episodes
Manage episode 482891724 series 3000580
Travel is always a hassle, but this year, it comes with some added twists. There's growing uncertainty about the economy, and concerns about being an American tourist in a foreign country. Will you be welcome?
In this episode: What to expect when booking flights, hotel rooms, or vacation rentals; how to spot travel scams that can ruin your vacation and cost you a bundle; and tips on how to be a respectful and responsible tourist when visiting other countries.
Other Consumerpedia travel episodes:
#60: Avoid a Big Cell Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
#41: Finding the Best Hotel Rates
#17: How to Find the Best Deals on Airfare
Additional Resources:
60 Strategies for Finding the Best Travel Deals and Avoiding Trouble
Do You Need Travel Insurance? (Spoiler: For Most Trips, Probably Not)
Hotel Intel: How to Find the Best Rates for Rooms
Cell Phone Services: How to Avoid a Big Bill When Traveling Abroad
Tips for Traveling with a PetVisit The Elliott Report to read Christopher Elliott's travel reports and advice. His nonprofit Elliott Advocacy empowers consumers to solve their own problems and helps those who can't.
Not a Checkbook member? Sign up for a free 30-day trial to access all of our unbiased ratings.
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