Author: Christopher Elliott, Special to USA TODAY

From resort fees to people who crowd baggage carousels and long TSA waits, travel is full of annoying problems. Here are some easy ways to fix them.

They’re inconsiderate. They irritate you. And sometimes, they infect you.  We shouldn’t have to put up with these passengers on commercial flights.

A recent survey named the three most annoying types of travelers: Noisy, phone-addicted and monolinguistic. Here’s how to avoid being THAT person.

Tired of baggage fees and fighting for bin space? Ship your big bags ahead of time, and stuff your personal items into wearable luggage.

Your next floating vacation may come with a surprise or two.

Houston with kids, in the middle of the summer. If those aren’t the perfect ingredients for a family adventure, then I don’t know what are.

It’s the middle of summer, and you’re probably indoors right now, a refugee from the unbearable heat. Maybe you’re imagining a cool family vacation.

The high temperatures in the Phoenix and Scottsdale area drive away tourists, but you’ll be treated very well if you visit in the summer.

You’d be surprised by how much you can fit under a seat, especially if you choose the right bag.

From reconnaissance using Google Street View to packing your own kitchen knife, here are tips to make your next Airbnb rental better.