Travel Guides
How to book flights, hotels, and use travel apps online.
Travel planning happens almost entirely online now. These guides cover booking flights and hotels, finding cheap fares with Google Flights and Kayak, using Airbnb and Vrbo, applying for TSA PreCheck or Global Entry, downloading offline maps, calling an Uber or Lyft, and using airline miles. They focus on the practical mechanics rather than aspirational travel tips.
27 guides
- How to Apply for Global EntryLearn how to apply for Global Entry to speed through customs when returning to the US from international travel.
- How to Book a Flight OnlineLearn how to book a flight online in 5 clear steps.
- How to Book a Hotel OnlineLearn how to book a hotel room online in 5 clear steps.
- How to Cancel a Flight OnlineLearn how to cancel a flight booking online and get a refund or travel credit in 5 steps.
- How to Change a FlightLearn how to change your flight online to a different date or time in 5 steps.
- How to Check Flight StatusLearn how to check your flight status online so you know about delays or gate changes before heading to the airport.
- How to Check In for a Flight OnlineLearn how to check in for your flight online before arriving at the airport in 5 clear steps.
- How to Download Offline MapsLearn how to save Google Maps for offline use so you can navigate without an internet connection.
- How to File a Travel Insurance ClaimLearn how to file a travel insurance claim online after a canceled trip or lost luggage in 5 steps.
- How to Find Cheap Flights OnlineLearn how to find cheap flights for your next trip in 5 clear steps.
- How to Find Gas Stations on Your RouteLearn how to find gas stations along your driving route using Google Maps or a gas app in 5 clear steps.
- How to Get TSA PreCheckLearn how to apply for TSA PreCheck to get faster security screening at US airports in 5 steps.
- How to Rent a Car OnlineLearn how to book a rental car online in 5 steps and get the best deal for your trip.
- How to Use Airbnb OnlineLearn how to use Airbnb to book a unique place to stay in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Airline MilesLearn how to redeem your airline miles for flights or upgrades online in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Booking.comLearn how to search and book hotels on Booking.com in 5 simple steps for your next trip.
- How to Use ExpediaLearn how to book flights, hotels, and rental cars on Expedia in 5 easy steps.
- How to Use Google FlightsLearn how to use Google Flights to search and compare airfares in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Google Maps DirectionsLearn how to get driving, walking, and transit directions using Google Maps in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use HotelTonightLearn how to book a last minute hotel room at a discount using the HotelTonight app in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use KayakLearn how to use Kayak to compare flight, hotel, and car rental prices across hundreds of travel sites.
- How to Use LyftLearn how to use Lyft to request a ride in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Public Transit AppsLearn how to use public transit apps like Google Maps and Citymapper to navigate buses and trains in 5 steps.
- How to Use Southwest Early Check InLearn how to get a better boarding position on Southwest Airlines by checking in early in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use the Uber AppLearn how to use the Uber app to request a ride in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use TripAdvisorLearn how to use TripAdvisor to read reviews and find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions for your trip.
- How to Use VRBOLearn how to book a vacation rental through VRBO in 5 clear steps.