What Are Travelers Entitled to When Flights Are Canceled Beyond an Airline’s Control?

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What happens if a flight is cancelled because of bad weather, terrorism, mechanical failures or natural disasters? What compensation can passengers expect from airlines or insurance providers in terms of accommodation, food, and other expenses?

Insurance: Should Skiiers Pay Extra for Hazardous Sports Upgrade?

Travel insurance: do skiers and snowboarders need added coverage? Not unless their policy specifically excludes it, an advisor says.

How to Stay Safe and Healthy During Your Chinese New Year Holiday

Advice on how to stay safe and healthy and what to do if you get sick or have an accident when traveling.

Travel Insurance: Does Your Policy Cover High Ticket Items?

Travel insurance won't always cover the full cost of high value damaged, stolen, or lost items. Make sure to check your coverage

Reader Feedback: My Bicycling Accident in Phuket

To recap: My Phuket Challenge to not gain weight during eight days and nights staying at five star resorts and eating breakfast buffets and dining at gourmet restaurants came to a crashing halt on my third full day on the Southern Thai island.  Readers of the Accidental Travel Writer reacted to the news in various …