Renting a car is sometimes a necessity when you travel. You might be inclined to think it’s as simple as booking the car, picking it up, and driving away. But the process is a bit more complicated these days. From all the extra questions the rental agent asks, to...
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The rental car shortage is leaving travelers in a bind
There’s a rental car shortage and it’s only getting worse as the summer approaches. With easing travel restrictions, people are ready to hit the road again and it’s showing in a big way. Renting a car used to be an afterthought, but travelers this summer are facing...
Renting a car during your next vacation? How to deflect the upsell
As travel starts to return, renting a car can give you the freedom and flexibility many of us are craving. Unlike public transportation, having your own vehicle allows you to stay on a personal schedule and provides an additional layer of social distancing. That said,...
Renting a car? Cashless tolls may carry a steep cost. Here’s how to avoid expensive surprises.
Rental cars offer freedom and flexibility that public transportation doesn’t always provide when on vacation. When things go right, renting a car can be enjoyable but these companies are also notorious for tacking on fees and giving high-pressure sales pitches...
How to Protect Yourself from Car Rental Companies: At Home and Abroad
Whether traveling to another state or another country, rental cars are often an important means of getting around. Unlike public transportation, they make it easy to stay on a personal schedule and have privacy. How to protect yourself from car rental companies is...
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My goal is to simplify travel-planning through an equal exchange process where I acquire your ideas and expectations for your trip relieving you of the worry, hassle, stress and time that accompanies Do-It-Yourself planning. Recent Posts
Visiting Ireland for the first time? Here are 10 tips
Ireland is filled with lush green landscapes, castles, bustling pubs, coastlines, quaint villages, and more. Visitors to the “Emerald Isle” comment on its mysterious draw that awakens the senses and sticks with you long after you return home. With some of the...
New entry/exist requirements to visit Europe are coming. Here’s what to know.
Starting this fall, visitors to Europe will need to register with an automated entry/exit system (EES). This applies to U.S. citizens for short term stays, defined as 90 days within a 180-day period. This is not a visa, but there are some steps to be aware of...
Are Travel Consultants Needed Anymore? A Fresh Perspective
If you’ve ever sat down behind the computer to plan a vacation, you’ve probably experienced that moment of fear as you make your final purchase. Did I get the best possible value out of every decision? Did I do it right? With artificial intelligence and ever-more...
Covering pre-existing health conditions with travel insurance: Q&A with Denise
Travel is an investment in yourself, including your finances, so it’s important to protect it with a travel insurance policy. It may be tempting to forego this “optional” purchase, but we believe it should just be factored into any vacation budget to provide...
Leaving for a long vacation? Take these steps to prepare your home
Any vacation is a chance to disconnect from the stresses of daily life, but few experiences are as rejuvenating as an extended getaway. How you define a “long” vacation depends on your frame of reference, but for us it might be two weeks or more. While the world keeps...