Who should you tip when traveling? Travel etiquette, according to the Emily Post Institute

Tipping these days can feel more like a burden than a blessing, especially with so many businesses prompting customers to tip with ubiquitous touchscreens. But that’s not the way it’s supposed to be.”When it’s functioning well, tipping should make everyone feel good – both the person receiving the tip and the person giving it,” said Daniel Post Senning,…

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Traveling for July Fourth? Here are 5 things to know before flying, driving this weekend.

Flight cancellations, high gas prices and inflation have already soured countless vacations this summer. With no quick fixes in sight and nearly 48 million Americans planning to travel at least 50 miles from home this Independence Day weekend, according to AAA, the holiday weekend could feel extra long in more ways than one. Setting expectations now and planning ahead can help ease the…

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Traveling again? Pack these awesome ‘travel hacks’ to make your trip go smoother

Marc Saltzman  |  Special to USA TODAYFollowing nearly two years of off-and-on again restrictions, lockdowns and fears of catching COVID-19, millions are back on the road again.Whether it’s jetting off on a business trip, flying with the fam for a beach getaway, or simply a road trip to visit family, the World Travel & Tourism…

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Traveling for the holidays? Mask mandate to be extended into January for planes, trains, buses, reports

Travelers on airplanes, trains, buses and in airports and train stations should be prepared to continue to wear masks for holiday travel and into next year.The White House is expected to extend the transportation mask mandate through Jan. 18, according to reports from Reuters and CNBC.The news comes as the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19…

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Traveling this summer? Don’t make these common – and costly – cyber mistakes

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