How to Get a Passport Fast—Even in 24 Hours

How to Get a Passport Fast—Even in 24 Hours From one-week turnarounds to renewals in as little as one day. BY RAMSEY QUBEIN Pandemic-induced back logs and staff shortages have made deciphering how to get a passport fast more difficult than before. Getting a passport within 24 hours is now virtually impossible for most people. While this was […]

How Long Does It Take to Renew a Passport?

How Long Does It Take to Renew a Passport? It all depends on how much you’re willing to spend. BY JESSICA PUCKETT April 7, 2022 International travel is reopening in a major way, with vaccinated Americans now able to visit a host of different countries around the world. But as travelers dust off their passports, they might notice something […]

How Airports Are Using Biometrics So You Can Spend Less Time Waiting in Lines

How Airports Are Using Biometrics So You Can Spend Less Time Waiting in Lines Make a reservation for TSA and check your luggage using biometric scans. BY JENNIFER BRADLEY FRANKLIN Maddie Winters, a travel agent and blogger, usually racks up around 75,000 to 100,000 frequent flier miles a year. With that much time spent in airports, […]

What to Know If an SSSS Code Shows Up on Your Boarding Pass

What to Know If an SSSS Code Shows Up on Your Boarding Pass The mysterious code means a passenger is flagged for additional—and sometimes invasive—TSA screening. BY ASHLEA HALPERN January 11, 2022 For travelers lucky enough not to know, SSSS stands for Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s the Transportation Security Administration’s way of flagging airline passengers […]

12 Best Travel Insurance Policies and Why You Need Them

12 Best Travel Insurance Policies and Why You Need Them by SUZANNE ROWAN KELLEHER December 10, 2019 These policies can provide peace of mind, especially if you’ve shelled out big for an upcoming trip or have certain medical conditions. You’ve purchased your flights and booked your hotel. Now, what about travel insurance? These days, it’s easy […]

Drive It If You Can – Most Dangerous Roads In The US To A Ski Area

Drive It If You Can Most Dangerous Roads In The US To A Ski Area January 22, 2020   Alex Silgalis This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclaimer here. Before arriving to your favorite ski resort, the first major obstacle is the road to get there. For some, a […]

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