Christopher ElliottA surprise surcharge for car rental insurance with Sixt. How do I fix this?Sixt surprises David Degagne with an extra $513 car rental insurance surcharge in Portugal. Can he get his money back if he never asked for…Nov 14
EscapeArtisanFrom ‘Free’ Trips to Hidden Fees: The Dark Side of Timeshare OffersImagine this: you’re offered a free vacation, all expenses paid, in exchange for a couple of hours of your time. What could possibly go…Sep 23Sep 23
Christopher ElliottA surprise surcharge for car rental insurance with Sixt. How do I fix this?Sixt surprises David Degagne with an extra $513 car rental insurance surcharge in Portugal. Can he get his money back if he never asked for…Nov 14
EscapeArtisanFrom ‘Free’ Trips to Hidden Fees: The Dark Side of Timeshare OffersImagine this: you’re offered a free vacation, all expenses paid, in exchange for a couple of hours of your time. What could possibly go…Sep 23
InInvestor CentralbyAarav JoshiThe Subscription Trap: The Silent Money DrainIn recent years, subscription services have become increasingly popular across various industries, from streaming entertainment to meal…Aug 30
Christopher ElliottThe travel industry is lying about fees — and now it’s gone too farIt’s more than a decade since the airline industry, led by a then-ailing American Airlines, quietly stripped the ability to check your…Mar 18
Christopher ElliottHidden hotel fees are back with a vengeance. Here’s how to avoid them.Hotels are doubling down on their hidden fees. And they’re doing it in a clever way.Feb 5