1 Sep 2015

Have a scam-free Labor Day weekend trip!

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Are you planning a trip for Labor Day? Watch out - the scammers are busy! But, you can have a scam-free Labor Day trip if you take a few preventive steps: use reputable travel agents; or, if you make your own travel plans, be sure to use reputable online travel sites; get all of your plans in writing; and use your credit card for additional security. And - if a deal sounds too good to be true, beware: if they tell you that you have "won" a trip, you have most likely won a scam.

So - enjoy your Labor Day weekend trip - scam free!

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Traveling solo? Enjoy it!

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20 Apr 2015

Save your life while traveling on the road with travel accessories that are fairly cheap (under $10):

1) A door stop for extra protection against having people come into your room while you are there.

2) A multi tool - you never know what you might have to fix, and you can get what you need for a fairly cheap price.