How to be the world's smartest traveler : and save time, money, and hassle

Leading travel expert and USA Today columnist Christopher Elliott shares the smartest ways to travel in this tip-filled guide from National Geographic. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as a consumer travel advocate, Elliott gives you the inside scoop on how to navigate the often perplexing world of travel, with detailed advice on:    • Airlines    • car rentals    • cruises    • hotels and alternative lodging    • the TSA and security    • staying connected    • review websites    • resolving complaints    • vacation rentals    • passports and visas    • and much more Full of recommendations, real-life case histories, and the answers to the most common—and confounding—questions, this book is a must-read for anyone traveling anywhere.