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 Keep Travel in Your Life (When You Can’t Actually Travel)

Scott Keyes

With Coronavirus curtailing our ability to travel, we've put together a list of 24 ways to indulge your wanderlust without leaving home

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How to Pack Light and Avoid Baggage Fees

Katie Hammel

Packing carry-on only can be a challenge. To help, we’ve rounded up 18 great packing tips from jet-setting travel experts

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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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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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How to Survive an International Flight in Basic Economy

Scott Keyes

Basic economy often offers the lowest base prices, but more fees and restrictions. Here's what you need to know about booking

How to Use Rome2rio for Easier Route Planning

Scott Keyes

Rome2rio is a search aggregator that gives an overview of different travel options between two or more destinations

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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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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 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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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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