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.