Whether heading to a competition or vacationing in a winter wonderland, tourists and athletes alike often travel with their winter sports equipment. Bulky items like skis and snowboards will need to be checked as oversized luggage; however, smaller – albeit sharper – items like ice skates seem to cause a bit of confusion. The TSA…
Whether headed to the Venice Boardwalk or just an avid enthusiast, roller skaters and rollerbladers often want to travel with their skate equipment. Both the TSA and individual airlines determine what’s permitted onboard an aircraft, so understanding the rules is key to a smooth flight. According to the TSA, roller skates and rollerblades are allowed…
It can be challenging to pack for an adventure where specific tools like a Swiss Army knife may be necessary. When it comes to items like Swiss Army knives, airlines, security personnel, and destination countries all have rules surrounding what is and isn’t permitted. According to the TSA, airplane passengers cannot pack a Swiss Army…
People travel for all kinds of reasons, whether to visit friends, discover new places, or attend business functions. Some types of travel, especially for certain hobbies, require special equipment such as binoculars – which can be delicate and expensive. Air travelers can bring their binoculars on board an airplane in both carry-on and checked luggage….
People often travel for business or special events and may bring clothing that needs to be hung, such as coats, dresses, suits, or pressed shirts. When packing these items, some air travelers leave them on their hangers or choose to bring additional hangers, just in case there aren’t enough at their final destination. Regardless of…
Buying someone a gift card is an excellent way to give a wonderful gift but still allow the recipient to choose what they want. Gift cards for trips, like those for Hotels.com, are the perfect gift option during the vacation season. So how do you redeem and use Hotels.com gift cards? The easiest way to…
As time passes, hotels tend to add more to their rooms to make a guest’s stay as convenient as possible. Iron can come in handy for making all of your clothes presentable after cramming them into a suitcase or bag. But do hotel rooms come with an iron? Generally, you’ll be able to find an…
When you check into a hotel room, you want to know that it’s clean. You may also want to know how often it’ll be cleaned once you’re there. You can ask the hotel manager or receptionist about their cleaning schedule before booking your room and decide if it’s the right hotel for you. Every hotel…
If you are booking a hotel, you probably want the best price possible. Third-party sites, like Hotels.com, are a great way to search for and compare the prices of hotels near your destination. An advantage to sites like Hotels.com is they offer price matching if you find a lower rate for the same hotel on…
Everyone has seen extra pending charges on their card when they check into a hotel and then wonder if that deposit gets refunded once they check out. While different hotels have different policies regarding forms of payment, how long it takes to get your money back, and what charges get taken out of that amount,…