Senior Travel Basics
Do you need a passport? We'll tell you what documents you need and how to apply. Are you considering travel insurance? Learn more here.
Applying for Your Passport
If you plan to visit another country, you'll probably need a passport. Here's how to apply for your U. S. passport.
If you plan to visit another country, you'll probably need a passport. Here's how to apply for your U. S. passport.
Getting Travel Insurance for Your Next Trip
Find out whether purchasing travel insurance will give you the coverage you need.
Find out whether purchasing travel insurance will give you the coverage you need.
Should I Pay for My Trip With a Credit Card or Cash?
When you book your trip, what's the best way to pay for your tickets, with cash or with a credit card?
When you book your trip, what's the best way to pay for your tickets, with cash or with a credit card?
Should I Take Cash, Travelers Checks, a Debit Card or a Credit Card on My Trip?
An important part of travel planning is deciding how you will pay for day-to-day travel expenses. Senior travelers can choose from several travel money options. Find out which one is best for you.
An important part of travel planning is deciding how you will pay for day-to-day travel expenses. Senior travelers can choose from several travel money options. Find out which one is best for you.
Top 10 Travel Essentials
Decisions, decisions. When you're planning for your next trip, consider adding these important items to your packing list.
Decisions, decisions. When you're planning for your next trip, consider adding these important items to your packing list.
What Is a Contract of Carriage?
If you're traveling by air, it's a good idea to read your airline's Contract of Carriage before your trip. Find out what a Contract of Carriage is and how to get a copy from your airline.
If you're traveling by air, it's a good idea to read your airline's Contract of Carriage before your trip. Find out what a Contract of Carriage is and how to get a copy from your airline.
What Is a Single Supplement?
What is a single supplement, and why do hotels and cruise lines charge extra for single occupancy?
What is a single supplement, and why do hotels and cruise lines charge extra for single occupancy?
What Is an International Driving Permit?
If you're planning to drive in another country, you may need to obtain an International Driving Permit before you travel. Some rental car companies require them. Learn about the application process and find out where to acquire an international driving permit.
If you're planning to drive in another country, you may need to obtain an International Driving Permit before you travel. Some rental car companies require them. Learn about the application process and find out where to acquire an international driving permit.
What Should I Take on My Trip?
It's hard to decide what to pack for your trip. You may need to pack medical equipment, sporting goods or formal wear. Regardless of your destination, you should think through your personal needs and travel activities before you pack your bags.
It's hard to decide what to pack for your trip. You may need to pack medical equipment, sporting goods or formal wear. Regardless of your destination, you should think through your personal needs and travel activities before you pack your bags.
Will My Debit Card Work Overseas?
Find out if you can use your debit card away from home, and learn how to safeguard your banking information when using ATMs overseas.
Find out if you can use your debit card away from home, and learn how to safeguard your banking information when using ATMs overseas.
Top 10 Signs of a Possible Travel Scam
Mark Kahler, About.com's Guide to Budget Travel, presents a comprehensive list of travel scam warning signs.
Mark Kahler, About.com's Guide to Budget Travel, presents a comprehensive list of travel scam warning signs.
Driving Overseas? Steer Clear of Bogus International Driving Permits
If you plan to rent a car in another country, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP). Learn about IDP's and where to get them. Find out how to avoid IDP scams.
If you plan to rent a car in another country, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP). Learn about IDP's and where to get them. Find out how to avoid IDP scams.