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Ed Perkins

Ed Perkins

Ed Perkins is a longtime consumer advocate and reporter. He spent 25 years in travel research and consulting and was founding editor of Consumer Reports Travel Letter. His travel expertise has led to frequent television appearances, including ABC's Good Morning America, The CBS Evening News, CNN, and numerous local TV and radio stations.
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Advice

How to Make the Most of AARP Discounts for Travel

AARP travel discounts can help you save a little extra on vacation.

Posted by Ed Perkins Ed Perkins
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Advice

Travel Insurance for Family Trips During the Pandemic

Important but complicated: welcome to travel insurance in a pandemic.

Posted by Ed Perkins Ed Perkins
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Advice

What Waived Airline Change Fees Mean for Families

Airlines are announcing these big adjustments to change fees.

Posted by Ed Perkins Ed Perkins
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Advice

5 New COVID-19 Road Trip Rules

Stay safe and travel well with these new rules.

Posted by Ed Perkins Ed Perkins
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Congress to Airlines: Sit Families Together!

A new bill would require airlines to assign families seats together, no extra fees necessary.

Posted by Ed Perkins Ed Perkins
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The difference between “kid-friendly” and “toddler-friendly”

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Amanda Kellner Klein

When you travel is just as important as where

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers
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Where to book Disney dining with a toddler

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers
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Why you should take your toddler on a Disney Cruise

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers
Rosie Spinks

It takes a village to travel with toddlers

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers
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How to prevent toddler meltdowns while traveling

Posted by Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers Kayla Voigt, Travel with Toddlers

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