Archive for Category: "Driving, Car Rental & RVs"
Travel Tip: Saving Fuel this Summer
With gas prices averaging more than $3.80 a gallon these days, it’s hard to imagine taking long road trips this summer. But there are some effective ways to save at the pump. There are common-sense tips like keeping your car tuned up and your tires inflated. But you might think that keeping your engine on [...]
7 Must-See Road Trip Destinations Across America
The summer road trip is an American classic, but it can be done in a million different ways. Contributor Adam Costa has criss-crossed the country as a North American tour guide and he’s put together his list of what you can’t miss and what you can skip. Pay attention to the spots that just might [...]
Travel Tip: Bad Weather Driving
Just because the weather is warming up, that doesn’t mean dangerous driving conditions are behind us. Here’s what you need to know about staying safe on the road. Spring showers can create their own hazards: rainstorms pull motor oil, grease, and dirt from the road which can make it slick. And, of course, rain decreases [...]
Travel Tip: Rental Car Secrets
When most people rent a car, they go online, book the cheapest vehicle listed, and think they found a great deal. But that’s not always the case. Do you know the best time to book a rental car? It’s on Saturday. That’s because people reserve vehicles and then never show up, leaving the agency with [...]
Travel Tip: Avoid Distracted Driving
Even with sky-high gas prices, Americans are still planning to road trip this summer. But before you get behind the wheel, pay attention to these safety tips. The Department of Transportation has issued new guidelines to prevent distracted driving. Why? Well, according to government studies, distracted driving claimed 3,000 lives in 2010 alone. And in 18 [...]
Six Life-Saving Tips for Safe Driving in Bad Weather
Winter may have been mild this year, but in parts of the U.S. and Canada, the snowfall is continuing. And as spring approaches, wet, slippery conditions continue to be a risk. And that’s when driving can at its most dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 184,000 automobile crashes is [...]
Travel Tip: Out of State Tickets
What’s more aggravating than getting a speeding ticket? Getting an out-of-state speeding ticket. Here’s what you need to know about dealing with that situation. If you get cited for speeding, don’t ignore it! Something called the Non-Resident Violator Compact is valid in 44 states. It means if you ignore a ticket, your home state will [...]
5 Secrets to Renting a Car: A CBS This Morning Report
Do you assume the travel industry is upfront with consumers all the time? Well, think again! Peter has been making waves by sharing industry secrets on CBS This Morning. First he exposed the 5 Things Hotels Don’t Want You to Know, then he shared the 5 Things Airlines Don’t Want You to Know. Today, he [...]
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