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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How to Make a Domestic Trip as Exciting as an International Adventure

Jessica Spiegel

Jessica Spiegel

The United States is an enormous country, and even if you think you know what to expect, there are still surprises waiting for you

hands holding heart-shaped plant.

How to Be a More Responsible Traveler

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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How to Plan the Perfect Stress-Free Trip with Friends

Planning a trip with friends can be easy. Here are twelve tips for traveling with your friends

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

Jessica Spiegel

Jessica Spiegel

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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21 Tips for Sleeping on Long-Haul International Flights

Kristin Luna

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

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20 Ways to Travel More—Even On a Small Budget

Jessica Spiegel

Jessica Spiegel

We’re living in the golden age of travel, and exploring the world has never been easier, more accessible, or cheaper

Isla Mujeres, Mexico

How to Negotiate for More Vacation Time at Work

Kristin Luna

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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50 of the Best Travel-ish Shows to Watch When You Can't Travel

Abbie Mood Lang

Abbie Mood Lang

When you inevitably settle down onto the couch, check out one of these shows to transport you to a different place. Here are 50 of

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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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How to Book the Cheapest Hotel Rooms

Scott Keyes

After airfare, accommodation is often the biggest expense of any trip. Here are some of our favorite ways to score the cheapest hotel rooms

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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

Hobbiton in New Zealand

75 of the Best Travel Movies Ever Made

Jessica Spiegel

Jessica Spiegel

Settle in with some popcorn and let these travel films take you all over the world without leaving your living room

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