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Trip Planning

8 Great Reasons NOT to Use a Travel Agent

things to do in Torrance California. Article and photo by Charles McCool for McCool Travel

Consumers have a choice when planning trips, a big one being whether to use a travel agent or book myself. … Read more

7 Important Reasons I Did NOT Renew My AAA Membership

AAA Membership Card

It may surprise you that I canceled my AAA membership since I mentioned using AAA for travel discounts in other … Read more

Create Your Own Airplane Travel Kit with In-Flight Essentials

An Airplane Success Kit includes all of the travel essentials for the plane

Create your own airplane travel kit with in-flight essentials, and you will have an easy-to-handle bag that saves time and … Read more

8 Great Tips for Choosing a Motel

Road trip habits of happy travelers include enjoying the journey, knowing when to make and break rules, and finding great travel deals.

On US road trips, I prefer to stay at independent motels. I find that motels are a better value than hotels … Read more

8 Great Airbnb Advantages Over Hotels

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

Typical Airbnb advantages over hotels include more space, better amenities, kitchens, lower cost, a washer & dryer, and much more. … Read more

Slash Rental Car Rates With AutoSlash.com

Charles McCool in Everglades with Ford Mustang

To slash rental car rates, I use AutoSlash—a free online service that automatically and continually checks for lower rates and … Read more

Happy Festivus: Airing of (Travel) Grievances

Festivus

Happy Festivus to all! What is Festivus? Festivus is an alternative holiday to Christmas, occurring on December 23, and it … Read more

88 Useful Travel Hacks to Save Money, Time, and Stress

McCool Travel article about Redefinition at Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner.

Here are several dozen useful travel hacks will help you save money, time, and stress on your next and every … Read more

#1 Travel Tip for Successfully Saving Money on Every Trip

catch a Coastal Mississippi sunset next to Biloxi Bay Bridge

There is one super powerful and effective travel tip—one thing you can do—to ensure that you save money on every … Read more

8 Great Hotel Advantages (over Airbnb)

romantic hotel in Canada: Villa Eyrie in Malahat, BC

Some hotel advantages over Airbnb properties include easier reservation process, perceived safety and quality, consistent product, and hotel loyalty programs. … Read more

2 Reliable Ways to Use MasterCard at Costco

Sunset from the Duck boardwalk, Outer Banks, North Carolina

Even though Costco only accepts Visa cards in their warehouse stores, there are some ways to use MasterCard at Costco … Read more

3 Powerful Habits of Happy Travelers

11 Useful Travel Tips You Have Never Seen: At the Destination

Whether you wish to find great travel deals, avoid vacation problems, or have memorable trips, being happy when you travel … Read more

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