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  Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It’s just one of the fascinating findings from a new survey by YouGov, commissioned by The Points Guy, on everything travel. If you’ve paid any attention to social media, you know passenger

  Constipation during travel is widely reported and thinly studied, and an obesity medicine physician says most of its causes are set in motion before the traveler leaves the house. “We hear about this all the time and we know it’s real,” said Dr. Jessica Duncan, an obesity medicine physician and the chief medical officer

  Using points and miles instead of cash to pay for flights and hotels sounds like a dream come true for any frequent (or even semifrequent) traveler. Actually taking your first steps into this hobby, however, can feel daunting. It’s easy to put off using the points and miles you’ve accumulated, since the ways to

  Group chats are where trips often begin. But the vast majority never make it beyond that chat. Eighty-four percent of American travelers have seen a group trip dwell in chat limbo for months without being booked, according to new data from KAYAK. But there may be a good reason to finally turn “we should”

  For freedom and flexibility on vacation, travelers often opt for a rental car. Having your own set of wheels means you can go where you want and when you want. Your personal car insurance covers a rental car on a U.S. vacation with the same liability, collision and comprehensive coverage you already carry on

  Could this be the year to book your holiday flights extra, extra early? The answer is yes. Sure, the calendar has only just flipped to August, and a lot of people haven’t even jetted off yet on their summer vacations. What’s more, it feels a little strange to be thinking about brining turkeys, decking

  With air travel costs through the roof, many Americans are planning a summer jaunt closer to home. In fact, 64% of people are doing so, in what’s being called a ‘Road Trip Renaissance.’ But as the saying goes: Be careful what you wish for. That’s because auto costs are hardly cheap, either. Whether it’s

  Meals, snacks and drink options at 30,000 feet have always inspired strong opinions. From the coffee you’ll nurse through a transcon flight to the wine list in business class, in-flight and airport lounge food is a topic that many travelers have very specific thoughts about. In May, point.me, an award travel search platform for

  If you’re traveling domestically in the U.S. and trying to save money, deciding whether to drive or fly can be an important decision. You may assume a road trip is always cheaper for those traveling on a budget, but as fuel prices surge due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, that’s not