LatestPlanning · 5 min read
Passports, visas and the rules that catch people out
Validity windows, onward-travel proof, and why the airline checks before the border does.
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We write about how the systems behind a booking actually work, on the view that a traveller who understands fare buckets or a rental excess makes better decisions than one handed a rule of thumb. Nothing here promises you a saving.
Planning · 6 min read
Choosing a first cruise
Ship size, itinerary pace and what the fare does and does not include.
Planning · 6 min read
Car rental without the surprise at the desk
The excess, the fuel policy and the additional driver — the three things that decide what you actually pay.
Money · 5 min read
Reading a hotel rate before you book it
Resort fees, city taxes and the difference between a refundable and a prepaid rate.
Flying · 6 min read
What to check before you book a connection
Connection time is the least examined number on an itinerary and the one most likely to ruin a trip.
Money · 7 min read
How airline pricing actually works
Why the same seat costs different amounts on different days, and what that means for when you book.
