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.