Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

Thanks to COVID-19, travel insurance became mandatory, business travel went bye-bye and Americans rediscovered the beauty of their own country.

Holiday or not, this is not the time to travel. If you can avoid getting out there, maybe you should. If you must go, research your airline and hotel.

Depending on the airline, time may be running out to use flight vouchers from trips canceled due to COVID-19. Here’s how to get your money back.

Travelers with scent sensitivities and allergies can protect themselves from the harsh odors of disinfectants and bleach with a few easy strategies.

Arm rests are not yours. They’re ours. Just like the space behind you, they must be shared and negotiated with your fellow passengers.

Are we done with these travel fees yet? As the summer travel season wraps up, maybe it’s time to ask.

After bad trips, we often point the finger at airlines, hotels, or travel agents. Or, if all else fails, the pandemic. But maybe it’s our own fault.

You will find most – but not all – vacation rentals as advertised. If yours isn’t and you want to get a refund, here’s the right way to leave yours.

Getting lost at the airport is common. Many are trying to compensate for poor design by plastering the terminals with signs. The fix? Tech and design.

Like hotels, Airbnb and Vrbo are springing surprise fees on customers right before they book a property – when they’re already emotionally invested.