Reservations (Airlines, Hotels, Etc.)

Can I Get a Refund After Booking the Wrong Hotel Dates Online?

If airlines must refund airfare up to 24 hours after purchase, why not hotels? A traveler finds that even two minutes is too late to cancel a botched reservation at a ski resort.

By Seth Kugel

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Why Is Dining Alone So Difficult?

With solo reservations on the rise but many restaurants still restricting tables to two or more, solitary Americans often feel left out or stigmatized.

By Priya Krishna

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4 Ways Readers Fought the Travel Industry and Won After a Travel Problem

You don’t always need professional help to make things right after a travel snafu. Here are four ways readers got refunds and resolutions on their own.

By Seth Kugel

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How to Avoid Cancellations on Short-Term Rentals

A family reserved an eight-night Vrbo in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but the owner canceled the day before the trip. Finding a comparable place was stressful and cost over $4,000 more; Vrbo wouldn’t make up the full difference.

By Seth Kugel