Travel Tips

Read packing tips, money-saving tricks, and trip-planning advice from our jet-setting team of travel experts and members of the Scott's Cheap Flights Travel Community.

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38 of the Best Gifts for Travelers in 2019

Scott Keyes

Don’t stress over what to get the globetrotters in your life. Here are nearly forty gift ideas, mostly $50 or less

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How to Cancel a Flight—and Not Lose the Value of the Ticket

Scott Keyes

Airlines generally don’t like it when you cancel a flight, and so they don’t make it easy. If you buy a ticket and can't take the flight,

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The 44 Best International Travel Apps

Scott Keyes

These 44 travel apps are designed for travelers who want to save money and travel smart

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What You Need to Know About Hidden City Ticketing

Scott Keyes

Also known as point beyond ticketing, hidden city ticketing is a way to find cheaper nonstop tickets

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The Ultimate Travel Playlist: 100 Best Travel Songs (with Lyrics and Videos)

Katie Hammel

With help from members of our Travel Community and Scott's Cheap Flights staff, we've created the ultimate travel playlist

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24 Expert Tips to Prepare for an International Flight

Scott Keyes

Whether it’s your first international trip or your 500th, here are 24 things to do before and during the flight to ensure a smooth trip.

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21 Tips for Sleeping on Long-Haul International Flights

Scott Keyes

While sleeping on planes can be difficult, there are some things you can do to ease the discomfort

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Solo Travel Tips: Advice for Traveling Smartly and Safely on Your Own

Scott Keyes

Here are 14 pointers to make your first—or fiftieth—solo trip a great one

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How to Be a More Responsible Traveler

Scott Keyes

It isn't hard to be a responsible traveler. In fact, you probably already do a lot of these items at home. These tips

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Family Travel Tips: How to Travel Well with Kids of Any Age

Scott Keyes

We asked Scott’s Cheap Flights Travel Community for their best tips on traveling with kids. Here's their savvy advice

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How to Negotiate for More Vacation Time at Work

Scott Keyes

In a job that doesn’t offer much paid time off—or as much as your travel dreams require? Here's how to negotiate for more vacation time

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How to Take Your Parents on Their First—or Any—International Trip

Scott Keyes

Want to take your parents on an international trip? Make it memorable—not stressful—with these ten tips for multi-generational travel

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