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If you’ve flown recently, you may have noticed an increase in seat-swap requests once you’re already on board. A fellow passenger asks to trade seats, often with the best intentions, and suddenly you’re put on the spot to make a quick decision in a very public space. While it’s always kind to be considerate, it’s also important to know your options and feel confident navigating these moments. As a travel advisor, I’m often asked what the “right” thing to do is in these situations. The good...

Layovers get a bad reputation, but when they’re planned  correctly , they can make or break your travel experience. Too short, and you’re sprinting through the airport. Too long, and you’re stuck watching the clock (and your snack budget disappear). So what’s the  right  amount of time? The answer depends on whether you’re flying domestic or international as well as a few details most travelers don’t realize matter. Why Layover Length Matters More Than You Think Airlines will happily sell you...

My husband and I went on a cruise in December as a pre-holiday getaway. Most of our travel these days is with our kids and their significant others, so this was a rare chance for just the two of us, and we were really looking forward to it. Everything was exactly what we needed… until it wasn’t. When Things Took an Unexpected Turn On the fourth day of the cruise, my husband began experiencing chest pains that quickly worsened. While he’s thankfully okay now (and we were able to complete the...