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Author: Christopher Elliott

Travel

How to rent an RV this summer without getting ripped off – literally or figuratively

July 30, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on How to rent an RV this summer without getting ripped off – literally or figuratively

Before driving your rental rig anywhere, take lots of photos of it, make sure you have campsite reservations and a checklist for operating it.

Travel

Need to find out if a tourist attraction is open? Here’s where to look for accurate info

July 23, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Need to find out if a tourist attraction is open? Here’s where to look for accurate info

There are ways to find out if an attraction is open, from checking a reliable website or social media to calling the place yourself.

Money

My photo order was delayed amid the pandemic. These steps helped track it down

July 22, 2021July 23, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on My photo order was delayed amid the pandemic. These steps helped track it down

I helped Troy Nicholas track down missing photos during the pandemic using tactics anyone can use in situations where a product hasn’t been delivered.

Travel

Didn’t travel at all during COVID? How to make up for lost time and lost opportunities

July 16, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Didn’t travel at all during COVID? How to make up for lost time and lost opportunities

Find the vacation with the most meaning to you and book it. Also, work with a brand you trust and a travel advisor who can work around COVID hurdles.

Travel

Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

July 9, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

For now, you don’t need a vaccine certificate to travel domestically or abroad (unless your destination requires it). But it’s a good idea to take it.

Travel

Your summer vacation Plan B: Where to go if your first-choice destination is sold out

July 2, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Your summer vacation Plan B: Where to go if your first-choice destination is sold out

Unless you booked your summer vacation well in advance, you might need a Plan B this busy summer. Here’s how to make an alternative destination work.

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Is your hotel’s COVID cleaning protocol up to snuff? How to know if your room is really clean

June 25, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Is your hotel’s COVID cleaning protocol up to snuff? How to know if your room is really clean

From checking the hotel website to giving your room the sniff test on arrival, here’s how to know if it’s been properly cleaned.

Money

Home Depot canceled my refrigerator order and wants an extra $700. What can I do?

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Home Depot canceled my refrigerator order and wants an extra $700. What can I do?

When Home Depot lost Jennifer Gaetjens’ refrigerator order, the company offered a fix she doesn’t like: Pay an extra $700 for the appliance.

Travel

Don’t let an argument over COVID-19 rules ruin your summer vacation. Here’s how to avoid one.

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on Don’t let an argument over COVID-19 rules ruin your summer vacation. Here’s how to avoid one.

Avoiding a COVID-19 disagreement could mean the difference between a great vacation and one cut short by a visit to the emergency room. Here’s how.

Travel

COVID-19 precautions at hotels, airlines: Is the travel industry focused on safety or saving money?

June 11, 2021June 11, 2021Christopher ElliottComments Off on COVID-19 precautions at hotels, airlines: Is the travel industry focused on safety or saving money?

Some travel businesses such as hotels have already indicated that pandemic safety changes will stick around. Why? To save money and increase profits.

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August 31, 2023Eve Chen, USA TODAY

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August 31, 2023Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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