Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

No matter what your airline or travel agent tells you, minimum connection times are no guarantee that your connecting flight won’t leave without you.

This is the year to consider a travel insurance policy, given global insecurities and the increasingly restrictive policies of travel companies.

Travel companies are coming up with all kinds of new charges these days, which is hardly a surprise. The real shocker is the way they justify the fees.

What can a volcano in the middle of the Pacific teach you about being a better traveler? Plenty.

Hotels are trying to snag more vacation rental guests. Here’s what to know before you try it.

How do you get along with these revelers? It’s as simple as setting expectations and stepping outside your comfort zone.

Travelers say the industry has lost respect for them. Maybe the feeling is mutual.

If you want to make sure you get your travel refund every time, remember to use a credit card, keep every email, and be ready to appeal your case.

As airline seats continue to shrink, the scramble for an upgrade becomes more desperate than ever. Here’s how to get yours.

Coffee makers are one of the most complained-about hotel amenities. Here’s why.