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Author: Christopher Elliott

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With tourist spots filled to capacity, vacationers seek out under-the-radar attractions

August 4, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on With tourist spots filled to capacity, vacationers seek out under-the-radar attractions

With popular places filled to capacity or closed, travelers are turning to alternatives that include quirky museums, rock carvings and street art.

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How to rent an RV this summer without getting ripped off – literally or figuratively

July 30, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on How to rent an RV this summer without getting ripped off – literally or figuratively

Before driving your rental rig anywhere, take lots of photos of it, make sure you have campsite reservations and a checklist for operating it.

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Need to find out if a tourist attraction is open? Here’s where to look for accurate info

July 23, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Need to find out if a tourist attraction is open? Here’s where to look for accurate info

There are ways to find out if an attraction is open, from checking a reliable website or social media to calling the place yourself.

Money

My photo order was delayed amid the pandemic. These steps helped track it down

July 22, 2021July 23, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on My photo order was delayed amid the pandemic. These steps helped track it down

I helped Troy Nicholas track down missing photos during the pandemic using tactics anyone can use in situations where a product hasn’t been delivered.

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Didn’t travel at all during COVID? How to make up for lost time and lost opportunities

July 16, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Didn’t travel at all during COVID? How to make up for lost time and lost opportunities

Find the vacation with the most meaning to you and book it. Also, work with a brand you trust and a travel advisor who can work around COVID hurdles.

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Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

July 9, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Do I need a vaccine passport to travel? The answer is no – for now, anyway

For now, you don’t need a vaccine certificate to travel domestically or abroad (unless your destination requires it). But it’s a good idea to take it.

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Your summer vacation Plan B: Where to go if your first-choice destination is sold out

July 2, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Your summer vacation Plan B: Where to go if your first-choice destination is sold out

Unless you booked your summer vacation well in advance, you might need a Plan B this busy summer. Here’s how to make an alternative destination work.

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Is your hotel’s COVID cleaning protocol up to snuff? How to know if your room is really clean

June 25, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Is your hotel’s COVID cleaning protocol up to snuff? How to know if your room is really clean

From checking the hotel website to giving your room the sniff test on arrival, here’s how to know if it’s been properly cleaned.

Money

Home Depot canceled my refrigerator order and wants an extra $700. What can I do?

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Home Depot canceled my refrigerator order and wants an extra $700. What can I do?

When Home Depot lost Jennifer Gaetjens’ refrigerator order, the company offered a fix she doesn’t like: Pay an extra $700 for the appliance.

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Don’t let an argument over COVID-19 rules ruin your summer vacation. Here’s how to avoid one.

June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 Christopher Elliott Comments Off on Don’t let an argument over COVID-19 rules ruin your summer vacation. Here’s how to avoid one.

Avoiding a COVID-19 disagreement could mean the difference between a great vacation and one cut short by a visit to the emergency room. Here’s how.

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‘Never seen anything like this’: Idalia deluge still wreaking havoc in Southeast. Live updates

August 31, 2023 John Bacon, Douglas Soule and Christopher Cann, USA TODAY

Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023 Jennifer Jolly

‘Couldn’t believe it’: Floridians emerge from Idalia’s destruction with hopes to recover

August 31, 2023 Christopher Cann, Douglas Soule and Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023 Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023 Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

These kids are good: Young Reds in pursuit of a pennant stretch to remember

August 31, 2023 Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023 Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

1 dead, 18 injured after collision between car, Greyhound bus in Maryland, police say

August 31, 2023 Emily DeLetter, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023 Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY

USA TODAY Sports staff makes college football picks: Check out the predictions for 2023

August 31, 2023 USA TODAY
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