2016: The year that was
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency This year was an eventful year in travel — at least in some aspects of travel. We saw some See More
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‘Duty-free’ shopping: Bargain or scam?
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency At many international airports these days, your path from security to gate requires a trek through a retail bazaar See More
‘Travelers’ Rights’: The top resource
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency “What are my rights?” You often hear travelers ask that question — most frequently about air travel, but also See More
Airfares and Hotel Rates: Back to Square One?
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency If you’re looking for the best airfare or hotel deal, you can’t trust a single online source. The exact See More
New Airline; New Idea
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency It’s been a long time since we saw a robust startup airline in our region, a void that NewLeaf See More
Hotel news
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency The main hotel story this summer is the tug-of-war between hotels and third-party online agencies for your business. If See More
Solo travel: Getting better
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency I once called true solo travel the Rodney Dangerfield of travel: It “got no respect” from the industry. Solo See More
Iconic public transit rides in the U.S.
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency You don’t have to be herded on a “tour” to enjoy a top sightseeing ride. Although public transit operates See More
Impulse travel: Fun or foolish?
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency Many years ago, when starting a vacation, a priest I knew packed his bags and papers, headed for the See More
Travel Gotchas Roundup
By Ed Perkins, Tribune Content Agency Travel is full of gotchas — those unexpected and unwelcome extra fees or hassles on top of what is See More