Index
A
AAA
accommodations rating system, 186
IDPs, 146
memberships, 300
AARP
Expedia partnership, 72
Member Advantages app, 292-295
memberships, 300
rental car discounts, 162
website, 300
accounts, 127
airfare discounts, finding, 127-131
Best Price Guarantee, 136
cancelling/changing airline reservations, 131
features, 41
Fun Things to Do interactive tool, 302-303
opening, 41
printing from, 42
travel bundles, creating, 247-251
accommodations, 248
checking out as guest, 251
discounts, 247
flights, 249
insurance, 250
narrowing searches, 248
pricing inclusions, 247
rental cars, 249
traveler/payment information, 251
trip components, selecting, 247
accommodations
AAA rating system, 186
AARP Travel Center travel bundles, 248
all-inclusive resorts, 232, 235
fees, 65
ratings/reviews, 68
special requests, 65
cruises, 212
hotel credit cards, 186
hotel websites/apps, 107, 257-258
benefits, 113
best rates, 108
discounts, 108
fees, 111
partnerships, 108
rewards, 109
hotels/motels, 197
booking with Hotels.com, 198-202
check-in preparations, 202
inns, 196
locations, 187
options, 33
parking, 188
payment terms, 185
price comparison websites, 19
pricing, 34
ratings, 186
resort fees, 190
reviews, 187
transportation options, 188
types, 183
vacation home rentals, 190-191
accounts
AARP Member Advantages app, 295
AARP Travel Center, 127
Excursion, 336
Groupon, 308
rental car companies, 159
Skyroam personal Wi-Fi hotspot devices, 367
Travelzoo, creating, 45
TripAdvisor, creating, 47
TripIt.com, 347
additional driver fees (rental cars), 149
adult-only areas (cruises), 207
air travel
AARP Travel Center travel bundles, 249
airline credit cards, 121
airline websites/apps, 93
airline-specific options, 98
boarding passes, 105
boarding policies, 103
checking in for flights, 104-106
finding, 95
partner airlines, 99
popular major airline websites, 94
reservations, managing, 95
special requests, 103
airport parking, 151
all-inclusive vacations, 240
baggage
packing, minimizing, 123
weighing, 123
boarding policies, 103
cancellations/changes, 118
carrying on food/drinks, 119
cheap flights, finding, 296
discount airlines, 118
flights
apps available, 76
configurations, 125
entertainment, 119
food/drink, 119
last-minute discounts, 91
nonstop, 75
pillows/blankets, 120
status apps, 296
traveler information, entering, 101
upgrades/prepaying for checked luggage, 102
international, 136
airlines, 95
Global Entry program, 137
handling passport issues in person, 140
taking digital photos of identification/passports, 136
visas, 141
warnings/alerts, 141
lowest airfares, finding, 126
AAA member discounts, 132
AARP member discounts, 127-131
discount airlines, 126
low price guarantees, 135
multiple websites, searching, 126
price alerts, 134
U.S. Military discounts, 133
multi-city tickets, 124
one-way tickets, 124
preferred seating, 120
priority boarding, 121
rental car returns, 154
round-trip tickets, 124
travel classes, 125
TSA security checkpoints, 142
TSA website, 119
Airbnb, 60
amenities offered, 63
communicating with hosts, 62
competitors, 64
payment, 64
website, 60
Airplane mode (mobile devices), 358
airport codes website, 98
airport parking, 151
AirTkt, 91
Alamo website, 147
Alaska Airlines website, 94
alcohol (all-inclusive vacations), 233
All-Inclusive Outlet website, 236
all-inclusive resorts, 232
changes/cancellations, 242
comparing prices, 238
destinations, entering, 237
flight details, 240
help, 241
hidden costs, 239
home city, entering, 237
narrowing searches, 238
resort details, 239
traveler information, 241
locations, 235
All-InclusiveResort.com website, 236
AllInclusiveResorts.com website, 236
all-inclusive vacations
activities/tours, 233
alcohol/specialty drinks, 233
changes/cancellations, 242
comparing prices, 238
destinations, entering, 237
flight details, 240
help, 241
hidden costs, 239
home city, entering, 237
narrowing searches, 238
resort details, 239
traveler information, 241
defined, 232
guestroom details, 234
premium dining, 233
private instruction, 234
property activities, 233
resort locations, 235
spa/salon services, 234
tips/gratuities, 234
transportation, 233
vacation packages, compared, 242
Wi-Fi, 234
All-Inclusive Vacations website, 236
claims, filing, 329
contact information, 323
American Airlines website, 94
American Airlines Vacations website, 243
American Express
Card Options website, 311
Global Assist website, 312
rental car insurance, 163, 312
travelers’ checks, 312
Android personal Wi-Fi hotspots, creating, 363-365
app stores
app descriptions, viewing, 9
buying apps, 10
digital editions of magazines, finding, 37
installing apps, 11
opening, 8
reviews, 14
Apple
iPhone/iPad personal Wi-Fi hotspots, creating, 362-363
universal SIM chips, 359
Watch and Maps compatibility, 172
World Travel Adapter Kit, 355
applications (passports), 139
apps
AARP Member Advantages, 292-295
accommodations, 107
Airbnb
amenities offered, 63
competitors, 64
payment, 64
airline, 93
airline-specific options, 98
boarding passes, 105
boarding policies, 103
checking in for flights, 104-106
finding, 95
flights, managing, 106-107, 256-261
managing reservations, 95
partner airlines, 99
special requests, 103
AirTkt, 91
Allianz, 324
app stores, opening, 8
AroundMe, 284
BadooFly, 348
fees, 65
ratings/reviews, 68
buying, 10
Carnival Hub, 228
cheap flights, 296
consumer ratings/reviews, reading, 22
Cruise Critic, 72
cruises, 72
booking, 72
cruise lines, 228
downloading prior to departure, 228
Ship Mate, 226
currency converters, 286
defined, 7
descriptions, viewing, 9
digital diary, 338
discounts, 289
Disney cruise Line Navigator, 228
downloading, 254
Drift, 335
Enterprise Rent a Car, 258
Excursion, 336
Expedia, 72
AARP partnership, 72
all-inclusive vacations, booking, 236-241
discounts, 72
fees, 73
nonstop flights, 75
rewards, 73
searching, 73
special requests, 74
travel itineraries, 75
FlipTheTrip, 348
Foursqaure, 270
gas stations, finding, 296
GlobeConvert, 286
Google Maps
capitalization, 177
current location, 176
features, 166
Internet connectivity, 166
iOS compatibility, 269
recent locations, 176
turn-by-turn walking directions between two locations, 176-180
Zagat reviews, 268
zooming in/out, 179
Google Translate, 287
Groupon
city-specific discounts, finding, 307-309
dining discounts, 270
Getaways category, 310
Goods category, 310
restrictions, 307
GrubHub, 284
hotels
benefits, 113
best rates, 108
discounts, 108
fees, 111
partnerships, 108
rewards, 109
installing, 11
interactive tour guides, 23
interactive travel guides, 287
Internet access requirements, 255
itineraries, managing, 334-339
Drift, 335
Excursion, 336
FlightTrack 5, 337
Sygic Travel: Trip Planner, 337
Trip Boss Travel Manager, 338
TripCase, 339
Journal: Trip Boss Travel Manager, 338
landmarks, 296
language/currency translators, 23, 287
Living Social, 307
Lyft, 35
Maps
app integration, 265
establishment ratings, 264
features, 166
Internet connectivity, 166
services, finding, 262
Siri, 168
viewing modes, 166
Maps iOS 9. See Maps app iOS 9 edition
Maps iOS 10.1. See Maps app iOS 10.1 edition
meeting solo travelers, 348-349
Mobile Passport Control, 229
museums, 296
national parks, 296
opening, 12
OpenTable
Maps app integration, 265
paying restaurant bills with, 283
Orbitz, 91
parking discounts, 151
points of interest, finding, 284-285
price comparison, 288
Priceline, 81
Name Your Own Price feature, 82
rating levels, 84
searching, 82
summaries, 86
rental car companies, 113-115, 147, 258
RetailMeNot, 289
reviews, 14
Royal iQ, 228
shopping, 288
SoloTraveller, 349
SPG: Starwood Hotels & Resorts, 258
Sygic Travel: Trip Planner, 337
Time Out New York, 287
tourist attractions, 296
Trip Advisor
destinations, researching, 47-53
joining, 47
restaurants, finding, 271
Trip Boss Travel Manager, 338
TripCase, 339
Tripr, 349
Uber, 35
Yelp!
Maps app integration, 265
Yelp 24 Eats, 284
Zagat, 273
Zomato, 274
Armed Forces Vacation Club website, 133
AroundMe app, 284
attractions, finding, 21, 284-285
AT&T Wireless international roaming website, 356
Avis website, 147
Azamara Cruises, 207
B
BadooFly app, 348
baggage (air travel)
packing, minimizing, 123
weighing, 123
batteries (mobile devices), charging, 106
B&B Finder, 197
B&Bs (bed and breakfasts), 196-197
Beaches website, 235
The Bed and Breakfast Directory, 197
BedandBreakfast.com, 197
Best Price Guarantee (AARP Travel Center), 136
BestParking app, 151
best-selling travel apps, searching, 9
boarding passes, 105
boarding policies (flights), 103
book discounts, 302
Booking Buddy website, 79
fees, 65
ratings/reviews, 68
special requests, 65
British Airways website, 95
Budget car rental website, 147
budgets, 30
bundles. See package deals
Business class (airlines), 125
businesses, searching on Maps app, 175
bus tours, 164
C
cabins (cruises), selecting, 212
Royal Caribbean, 223
Travelocity.com, 219
cancellations
all-inclusive vacations, 242
flights
AARP Travel Center, 131
costs, 118
for any reason provisions (travel insurance), 320
vacation packages, 246
car rentals. See rental cars
Carnival Cruise Lines, 207
Carnival Hub app, 228
carry-on bag allowances, 121
category searches (app stores), 9
Celebrity Cruises, 207
Cellular at Sea service, 361
cellular roaming service, 356-359
avoiding charges, 356
costs, 356
international charges, avoiding, 357-358
changing
all-inclusive vacations, 242
flights
AARP Travel Center, 131
costs, 118
vacation packages, 246
charging mobile device batteries, 106
cheap flights, finding, 296
checked baggage allowances, 122
checking in
hotels/motels, 202
city-specific discounts, finding, 306-309
claims (travel insurance), filing, 328-331
cleaning fees (rental cars), 149
Club Med website, 235
Collect & Pay for Expenses tool (Travefy), 341
comprehensive travel insurance, 321
computers
Internet connections, 4
printing from, 7
connecting flights, 125
consumer ratings/reviews, 22
accommodations, 187
finding, 54
contacting travel insurance companies, 323
Convention & Visitor’s Bureaus (CVBs), 39-40
costs
AARP Travel Center travel bundles, 247
accommodations
payment terms, 185
resort fees, 190
cancellations/changes, 118
food/drinks, 119
in-flight entertainment, 119
lowest airfares, finding, 126-135
pillows/blankets, 120
preferred seating, 120
priority boarding, 121
all-inclusive vacations
hidden fees, 239
tips/gratuities, 234
CruiseCritic.com comparisons, 214
cruises, 210
comparing prices, 210
package deals, 211
pricing, 209
transportation to/from port, 211
Wi-Fi hotspots, 361
digital editions of travel magazines, 37
hidden fees, 30
international roaming cellular service, 357-358
personal Wi-Fi hotspot devices, 367
public Wi-Fi hotspots, 360
rental cars
prepayment, 152
return penalties, 155
roaming cellular service, 356
tolls, 151
travel services hidden fees, 58
coupons
shopping, 289
credit cards
airline, 121
American Express. See American Express
hotels, 186
Cruise.com, 209
Cruise Cheap website, 209
Cruise Critic, 72, 209, 213-216
Cruise Direct website, 209
cruises
adult-only areas, 207
apps, 72
cruise lines, 228
downloading prior to departure, 228
Ship Mate, 226
booking
help, 220
cabin types, 212
cancellation policies, 225
Cellular at Sea service, 361
costs
comparing prices, 210
discounts, 209
package deals, 211
pricing, 209
transportation to/from port, 211
cruise line-specific apps, 72, 228
customs, 229
destinations, 206
discounts, 223
land excursions, booking, 71
new ships, 208
popular cruise line websites, 207-208
pricing, 210
reviews, 223
special requests, 207
specialty online service websites, 209
travel insurance, 224
Wi-Fi hotspots, 361
Cruises Only website, 209
Cruising Excursions website, 226
Cunard, 207
currency conversions, 286
currency translators, 23
current location (maps)
Google Maps, 176
Maps app iOS 9 edition, 168
customs (cruises), 229
CVBs (Convention & Visitor’s Bureaus), 39-40
D
deals, finding, 21
Delta Airlines website, 94
Delta Vacations website, 243
Department of State Passport Agency offices, 140
destinations
accommodation parking, 188
activities with AARP discounts, finding, 302-303
attractions/points of interest, finding, 284-285
city-specific discounts, finding, 306-309
finding, 31
hop-on/hop-off bus tours, 164
interactive tour guides, 23
interactive travel guide apps, 287
landmark apps, 296
language/currency translators, 23, 287
museum apps, 296
national park apps, 296
navigating around, 34
researching, 16
departments of tourism/visitor’s bureaus (CVBs), 39-40
digital editions of travel magazines, 36-37
interactive travel guides, 38
map apps, 40
restaurants, finding, 270
Foursquare app, 270
Groupon app, 270
Trip Advisor app, 271
Zagat app, 273
Zomato app, 274
services, finding, 262
shopping apps, 288
solo travelers, meeting, 348-350
tours/attraction tickets, 21, 296
transportation to/from, determining, 32, 164-165
travel seasons, 32
digital boarding passes, 105
digital diary app, 338
digital editions of travel magazines, 36-37
digital entertainment, downloading, 119
digital newsstands, 37
dining apps, 270
Foursquare app, 270
Groupon app, 270
Trip Advisor app, 271
Zagat app, 273
Zomato app, 274
discount airlines, 118
discounts
AARP, 301
audiobooks/digital books, 302
Member Advantages app, 292-295
national parks, 302
retail, 302
Travel Center travel bundles, 247
Travel Fun Things to Do interactive tool, 302-303
air travel, 126
AAA member discounts, 132
AARP member discounts, 127-131
discount airlines, 126
low price guarantees, 135
multiple websites, searching, 126
price alerts, 134
apps, 289
city-specific, finding, 306-309
cruises, 209
dining, 270
hotels, 108
parking, 151
rental car savings
AARP member discounts, 162
correct pick-up/drop-off dates/times, 161
finding, 161
insurance protection, 160
package deals, 162
unnecessary upgrades, avoiding, 160
RoyalCaribbean.com, 223
shopping, 289
on social media, 91
U.S. Military, 133
Discover rewards/discounts, 313
Disney
Cruise Line Navigator app, 228
Cruise Lines, 208
Vacation Club, 193
Divi Resorts website, 235
Dollar website, 147
apps prior to cruise departure, 228
digital entertainment, 119
passport forms, 141
Drift app, 335
drinks
all-inclusive vacations, 233
flights, 119
drop-off charges (rental cars), 150
E
Economy class (airlines), 125
Economy Plus class (airlines), 125
emergency calls from abroad, 323
Enterprise Rent a Car app, 258
Enterprise website, 147
entertainment
digital, downloading, 119
in-flight, 119
Excursion app, 336
existing medical conditions and travel insurance, 322
Expedia, 72
AARP partnership, 72
all-inclusive vacations, booking, 236-241
changes/cancellations, 242
comparing prices, 238
destinations, entering, 237
flight details, 240
help, 241
hidden costs, 239
home city, entering, 237
narrowing searches, 238
resort details, 239
traveler information, 241
discounts, 72
fees, 73
nonstop flights, 75
rewards, 73
searching, 73
special requests, 74
travel itineraries, 75
F
Facebook Check-In feature, 350
fees. See costs
filing travel insurance claims, 328-331
First class (airlines), 125
five-diamond rated hotels, 186
FlightCar, 164
flights. See air travel
FlipKey, 191
FlipTheTrip app, 348
Fodor’s website, 17
food
air travel, 119
Foreign Currency Service website, 311
four-diamond rated hotels, 186
Foursquare app, 270
frequent traveler programs, 73
Frommer’s website, 17
Fuelzee website, 150
Fun Things to Do tool (AARP Travel), 302-303
G
G3Passports.com, 137
gas
gas stations, finding, 296
pricing websites, 150
rental cars, 150
Gas Around Me website, 150
GasBuddy website, 150
Getaround website, 164
Getaways category (Groupon), 310
Global Entry program, 137
GlobeConvert app, 286
GlocalMe, 366
Goods category (Groupon), 310
Google Maps
capitalization, 177
current location, 176
features, 166
Internet connectivity, 166
iOS compatibility, 269
recent locations, 176
researching destinations, 40
turn-by-turn walking directions between two locations, 176-180
Zagat reviews, 268
zooming in/out, 179
Google Play Store, 254
Google Translate app, 287
Google Voice Search, 286
government fees (rental cars), 151
gratuities (all-inclusive vacations), 234
ground transportation alternatives, 163-165
group travel planning. See Travefy
Groupon
city-specific discounts, finding, 307-309
dining discounts, 270
Getaways category, 310
Good category, 310
restrictions, 307
GrubHub app, 284
H
Hawaiian Airlines website, 94
help
all-inclusive vacations, 241
cruises, booking, 220
passports, 138
Hertz website, 147
hidden fees, 30
Hilton Grand Vacations, 193
Hilton website, 109
Holland America, 208
HomeAway, 191
Homes for Vacation Rental, 191
hop-on/hop-off bus tours, 164
hotels, 58. See also accommodations
AAA rating system, 186
booking with Hotels.com, 198-202
check-in/check-out dates, 198
payment, 201
property information, viewing, 199
ratings, 199
check-in preparations, 202
credit cards, 186
finding, 197
parking, 188
resort fees, 190
benefits, 113
best rates, 108
discounts, 108
fees, 111
partnerships, 108
rewards, 109
accommodations, booking, 198-202
check-in/check-out dates, 198
payment, 201
property information, viewing, 199
fees, 78
ratings, 199
searching, 77
hotspots (Wi-Fi), 360
cruise ships, 361
in-flight, 360
personal, 361
public, 360
hourly car rentals, 164
I
Iceland Air website, 95
IDPs (international driving permits), 146
iLoveInns.com, 197
independent travel insurance, 86
independently published travel guides, 17
in-flight entertainment, 119
in-flight Wi-Fi hotspots, 360
inns, 196
installing apps, 11
insurance
independent travel insurance, 86
Insure My Rental Car website, 163
interactive tour guides, 23
interactive travel guides, 38
international driving permits (IDPs), 146
international travel
air travel requirements, 136
airline websites, 95
car rentals, 146
emergency calls, 323
Global Entry program, 137
notebook computer power converters, 355
passports
applications/renewals, 139
expedited processing services, 137
expiration dates, 138
fees, 140
form downloads, 141
help, 138
issues, handling in person, 140
photo guidelines, 138
personal Wi-Fi hotspot devices, 366
roaming cellular service, 356-359
taking photos of identification/passports, 136
visas, 141
warnings/alerts, 141
Internet connectivity
apps requiring, 255
computers, 4
navigation apps, 166
notebook computers, 354
Internet-enabled devices, 4
iPhone/iPad personal Wi-Fi hotspots, creating, 362-363
itineraries, managing, 23, 334
Drift, 335
Excursion, 336
FlightTrack 5, 337
rental car company-specific, 258
Sygic Travel: Trip Planner, 337
Trip Boss Travel Manager, 338
TripCase, 339
Microsoft Word template, 340
J – K
Journal: Trip Boss Travel Manager app, 338
searching, 80
vacation packages, booking, 244-246
L
land excursions, booking, 71
landmark apps, 296
late drop-off penalties (rental cars), 150
leisure travel, 3
length of trips, determining, 33
library magazine subscriptions, 37
limo services, 165
Living Social, 307
Lonely Planet website, 17
lost identification, 136
low price guarantees, 135
Lufthansa website, 95
luggage. See baggage
M
managing
flights
airline websites/apps, 106-107, 256-261
apps available, 76
Drift, 335
Excursion, 336
FlightTrack 5, 337
Sygic Travel: Trip Planner, 337
Trip Boss Travel Manager, 338
TripCase, 339
rental car reservations, 258
travel-related tasks with technology, 5
Maps app
app integration, 265
establishment ratings, 264
features, 166
Internet connectivity, 166
researching destinations, 40
services, finding, 262
Siri, 168
viewing modes, 166
Maps app iOS 9 edition
Apple Watch compatibility, 172
current location blue dot, 168
ending location, 169
mass transit options, 170
real-time traffic information, 170
receiving real-time directions, 169
recent locations, 168
routes available, 169
running other apps at same time, 171
Satellite view, 171
starting location, 169
turn-by-turn walking directions between two locations, 168-171
zooming in/out, 170
Maps app iOS 10.1 edition
businesses/services, searching, 175
destination, entering, 172-173
making stops along travel route, 175
real-time directions, 174
real-time traffic, 175
starting location, changing, 173
transportation modes, choosing, 175
turn-by-turn driving directions between two locations, 172-175
Marriott Vacation Club, 193-196
mass transit options (Maps app iOS 9), 170
MasterCard rewards/discounts, 313
meeting solo travelers, 348-350
meta search websites, 21
Microsoft Word itinerary template, 340
Military.com website, 133
Military Fares website, 133
MilitaryTravel.com website, 133
minimizing packing, 123
mobile devices
Airplane mode, 358
Apple universal SIM chips, 359
apps. See apps
batteries, charging, 106
Cellular at Sea service, 361
digital entertainment, downloading, 119
printing from, 7
SIM chips, 357
taking photos of identification/passports, 136
Wi-Fi phone calling, 359
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app, 229
most popular travel apps, searching, 9
motels
booking with Hotels.com, 198-202
check-in/check-out dates, 198
payment, 201
property information, viewing, 199
ratings, 199
check-in preparations, 202
finding, 197
MPC (Mobile Passport Control) app, 229
MSC Cruises, 208
multi-city tickets (flights), 124
museum apps, 296
My Digital Entertainment for Seniors (Rich), 120
N
Name Your Own Price feature (Priceline), 82
National Automobile Club, 146
national park apps, 296
national park discounts, 302
National Passport Information Center, 138
National website, 147
AAA travel guides, 291
attractions/points of interest, finding, 284-285
Google Maps app. See Google Maps
Maps app. See Maps app
restaurants, finding
services, finding, 262
new cruise ships, 208
nondirect flights, 125
nonstop flights, 75
Norwegian Cruise Lines, 208
notebook computers
connecting to Internet, 354
international power converters, 355
O
Oceania Cruises, 208
off-peak travel seasons, 32
off-property activities (all-inclusive vacations), 233
one-way car rentals, 153
one-way tickets (flights), 124
opening
AARP Travel, 41
apps, 12
app stores, 8
OpenTable app
Maps app integration, 265
paying restaurant bills with, 283
opinions, sharing, 25
Orbitz, 91
Overdrive digital newsstand, 37
over-scheduling trips, 334
P
creating with AARP Travel Center, 247-251
accommodations, 248
checking out as guest, 251
discounts, 247
flights, 249
insurance, 250
narrowing searches, 248
pricing inclusions, 247
rental cars, 249
traveler/payment information, 251
trip components, selecting, 247
cruises, 211
rental cars, 162
packing, minimizing, 123
Palace Resorts website, 235
parking
accommodations, 188
airports, 151
Parking Panda app, 151
ParkMe Parking app, 151
partner airlines, 99
passports
applications/renewals, 139
expedited processing services, 137
expiration dates, 138
Mobile Passport Control app, 229
fees, 140
form downloads, 141
help, 138
issues, handling in person, 140
photo guidelines, 138
taking digital photos of, 136
PassportsandVisas.com, 137
Payless car rental website, 147
peak travel season, 32
peer-to-peer car sharing, 164
personal Wi-Fi hotspots, 361
phone calls via Wi-Fi, 359
photos
identification/passports, 136
passport guidelines, 138
sharing online, 25
pillows/blankets (airlines), 120
P&O Cruises, 208
points of interest, finding, 284-285
policies
Airbnb, 63
Royal Caribbean cancellations, 225
travel services, 58
preferred seating (flights), 120
preinstalling cruise apps, 228
Premium Economy class (airlines), 125
prepayment
rental cars, 152
pre-trip research
departments of tourism/visitor’s bureaus (CVBs), 39-40
digital editions of travel magazines, 36-37
interactive travel guides, 38
map apps, 40
price alerts
flights, 134
Hotwire, 79
price comparison apps/websites, 79, 288
hotel rooms, booking, 19
meta search sites, 21
Priceline, 81
Name Your Own Price feature, 82
rating levels, 84
searching, 82
summaries, 86
Princess Cruise Lines, 208
printing
AARP Travel, 42
boarding passes, 105
travel information, 7
travel insurance documents, 328
priority boarding (flights), 121
private homes/properties for rent. See Airbnb
private instruction (all-inclusive vacations), 234
public transportation, 164
public Wi-Fi hotspots, 360
R
ratings
accommodations, 186
B&Bs, 197
Booking.com, 68
consumer, reading, 22
Hotels.com, 199
Maps app, 264
Priceline, 84
travel services, 59
TripAdvisor, 47
RCI, 193
real-time traffic information (Maps app)
iOS 9 edition, 170
iOS 10 edition, 175
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 208
removing SIM chips, 359
renewing passports, 139
rental cars, 58
AARP Travel Center travel bundles, 249
booking, 19
travel service websites, 148, 153-158
companies
accounts, 159
choosing, 148
hidden agendas, 148
reservations, managing, 258
websites/apps, 113-115, 146-147
gas, 150
hourly, 164
insurance protection, 150, 162-163
international, 146
requirements, 146
returning
airports, 154
penalties, 155
saving money
AARP member discounts, 162
correct pick-up/drop-off dates/times, 161
unnecessary upgrades, avoiding, 160-161
size, 152
taxes/government fees, 151
upgrades, 149
vehicle protection plans, 149
websites available, 145
researching
destinations
departments of tourism/visitor’s bureaus (CVBs), 39-40
digital editions of travel magazines, 36-37
interactive travel guides, 38
map apps, 40
rental car companies, 148
sources of information, 17
travel destinations, 16
reservations, managing
adding to Travefy itineraries, 345
dining apps, 270
Foursquare, 270
Groupon, 270
Trip Advisor, 271
Zagat, 273
Zomato, 274
rental cars, 258
resort fees, 190
Resorts and Lodges website, 236
resources
airline tickets, 17
all-inclusive resorts, 20
consumer ratings/reviews, 22
cruises, 20
destinations, researching, 16
hotel rooms/accommodations, 18-19
interactive tour guides, 23
language/currency translators, 23
photos, sharing, 25
pre-trip research
departments of tourism/visitor’s bureaus (CVBs), 39-40
digital editions of travel magazines, 36-37
interactive travel guides, 38
map apps, 40
rental cars, 19
reviewing experiences, 25
sources of information, 17
tours/attraction tickets, 21
travel deals, 21
travel insurance, 22
travel itineraries, 23
restaurants, finding, 270
Foursquare, 270
Groupon, 270
reviews, 54
Trip Advisor, 271
Zagat, 273
Zomato, 274
RetailMeNot app, 289
returning rental cars
airports, 154
penalties, 155
reviews
apps, 14
accommodations, 187
B&Bs, 197
Booking.com, 68
experiences, sharing, 25
restaurant, 54
Trip Advisor, 47
dining, 271
Zagat, 273
rewards
airline credit cards, 121
Expedia, 73
hotel credit cards, 186
hotels, 109
roaming cellular service, 356
avoiding charges, 356
costs, 356
international charges, avoiding, 357-358
Rough Guides website, 17
round-trip car rentals, 153
round-trip tickets (flights), 124
Royal Caribbean cruises, 208, 221-225
Broadway show ships, 208
cabin selection, 223
cancellation policies, 225
dining preferences, 224
discounts, 223
logging in, 221
narrowing searches, 222
payment, 225
planning, 222
sailing dates, 222
traveler information, entering, 224
Royal iQ app, 228
RUI Resorts website, 235
RushMyPassport.com, 137
S
SampleWords.com website, 340
Sandals website, 235
Satellite view (Maps app iOS 9 edition), 171
saving money. See discounts
security
travel warnings, 141
TSA checkpoints, 142
services, searching on Maps app, 175, 262
sharing
experience reviews, 25
photos online, 25
Sheraton Vacation Club, 193
shopping
AARP discounts, 302
apps, 288
discounts, 289
Shore Excursions Group website, 226
Shore Trips website, 226
ShoreExcursioneer website, 226
shoulder travel season, 32
Sight Seeing website, 21
SilverCar website, 147
Siri
currency conversions, 286
Maps app, 168
Sixt website, 147
Skyroam personal Wi-Fi hotspot device, 367
social media discounts, 91
solo travelers, meeting, 348-350
SoloTraveller app, 349
sources of information (websites), 17
Southwest Airlines, 94
baggage allowances, 123
Southwest Vacations website, 243
spa/salon services (all-inclusive vacations), 234
special requests
Booking.com, 65
cruises, 207
Expedia, 74
flights, booking, 103
travel service providers, 59
SPG: Starwood Hotels & Resorts app, 258
SpotHero app, 151
Sprint PCS Wireless international roaming website, 356
stolen identification, 136
Superclubs website, 235
Swiss Air website, 95
Sygic Travel: Trip Planner app, 337
T
taxes (rental cars), 151
taxi, 165
technology requirements, 6
Time Out New York app, 287
Timeshare Adventures, 193
timeshare properties, 191
advantages, 192
finding, 192
tips (all-inclusive vacations), 234
T-Mobile Wireless international roaming website, 356
tolls (rental car costs), 151
tourist attraction apps, 296
tours
all-inclusive vacations, 233
finding/booking, 21
hop-on/hop-off bus tours, 164
interactive travel guide apps, 287
transportation
accommodation options, 188
all-inclusive vacations, 233
cruise ports, 211
determining, 32
gas stations, finding, 296
hop-on/hop-off bus tours, 164
hourly car rentals, 164
limo services, 165
Maps app available modes, 175
peer-to-peer car sharing, 164
public, 164
rental cars. See rental cars
taxi, 165
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website, 119
accounts, 342
Collect & Pay for Expenses tool, 341
itineraries
appearance, 343
chatting with invited people, 345
days, adding, 344
destinations, researching, 345
events, adding, 344
naming, 343
past, accessing, 346
rearranging days, 345
reservations, adding, 345
sharing, 346
people, inviting, 343
service integrations, 341
travel apps
buying, 10
descriptions, viewing, 9
installing, 11
opening, 12
reviews, 14
travel bundles. See package deals
travel classes (flights), 125
travel date flexibility, 33
Travel Discounts for AmEx Cardholders website, 311
Travel Guard
claims, filing, 328
contact information, 323
website, 163
travel guides
AAA app, 291
independently published, 17
travel insurance, 22
AARP Travel Center travel bundles, 250
cancel for any reason provisions, 320
company contact information, 323
comprehensive, 321
cruises, 224
dates, changing, 320
documents, printing, 328
emergency calls from abroad, 323
existing medical conditions, 322
flight cancellations/changes, 118
independent, 86
supplementing existing insurance plans, 320
things that could go wrong, 319
Travel Insurance website, 312
travel itineraries. See itineraries
travel magazine digital editions, 36-37
travel seasons, 32
travel visas, 141
traveler ratings/reviews websites, 17
traveler’s checks, 312
Travelex
claims, filing, 330
contact information, 323
website, 163
Travelocity.com
cabins, selecting, 219
dates, 217
destinations, selecting, 217
help, 220
included items, viewing, 218
narrowing searches, 218
payments, 220
sailing dates, viewing, 218
traveler information, entering, 219
Travelzoo app/website, 22
destinations, researching, 43-46
joining, 45
Top 20, 22
Trip Advisor
destinations, researching, 47-53
joining, 47
restaurants, finding, 271
Trip Boss Travel Manager app, 338
TripCase app, 339
TripIt Pro service, 89
Tripping.com, 191
Tripr app, 349
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) website, 119, 142
turn-by-turn driving directions between two locations (Maps app iOS 10.1), 172-175
businesses/services, searching, 175
destination, entering, 172-173
making stops along travel route, 175
real-time directions, 174
real-time traffic, 175
starting location, changing, 173
transportation modes, choosing, 175
turn-by-turn walking directions between two locations
current location, 176
ending location, 177
routes available, 177
starting location, 177
views, switching, 178
Maps app iOS 9 edition, 168-171
current location blue dot, 168
ending location, 169
exiting, 171
real-time traffic information, 170
receiving real-time directions, 169
routes available, 169
starting location, 169
Turo, 164
U
unbiased travel guide websites, 17
United Vacations website, 243
United website, 94
universal Apple SIM chips, 359
upgrading rental cars, 149, 160
Urban Spoon app, 274
USAA memberships, 300
U.S. Customs and Immigration Global Entry program, 137
U.S. Department of State website, 138
U.S. embassies/consulates listing, 138
U.S. Military discounts, 133
U.S. Passport Now website, 137
U.S. Post Office passport applications, 139
V
vacation home rentals, 190-191
VacationHomeRentals.com, 191
vacation packages
activities, 233
advantages, 243
airlines, 243
alcohol/specialty drinks, 233
all-inclusive, 232
all-inclusive vacations, compared, 242
changes/cancellations, 246
defined, 232
finding, 242
guestroom details, 234
off-property activities/tours, 233
premium dining, 233
private instruction, 234
spa/salon services, 234
tips/gratuities, 234
transportation, 233
Travelocity, 88
Wi-Fi, 234
vehicle protection plans, 149, 160-163
Verizon Wireless international roaming website, 356
Viking River Cruises, 208
Virgin America website, 94
Virgin Atlantic website, 95
Visa rewards/discounts, 313
visas (travel), 141
VRBO, 191
W
warnings (travel), 141
websites
four- and five-diamond rated hotels, 186
AARP, 300
AARP Travel. See AARP Travel
accommodations, 107
Airbnb, 60
airline, 93
airline-specific options, 98
baggage-related fees, 122
boarding passes, 105
boarding policies, 103
checking in for flights, 104-106
credit cards, 121
managing reservations, 95
partner airlines, 99
popular major, 94
special requests, 103
airport codes, 98
AirTkt, 91
Alamo, 147
Alaska Airlines, 94
All-InclusiveResort.com, 236
all-inclusive resort operators, 235
all-inclusive resorts, 20
AllInclusiveResorts.com, 236
All-Inclusive Vacations, 236
all-inclusive vacations via travel services, 236
American Airlines, 94
American Airlines Vacations, 243
American Express
Card Options, 311
Global Assist, 312
rental car insurance, 163, 312
traveler’s checks, 312
Apple World Travel Adapter Kit, 355
Armed Forces Vacation Club, 133
attraction tickets, 21
AT&T Wireless international roaming, 356
Avis, 147
Azamara Cruises, 207
B&B Finder, 197
B&Bs, 197
Beaches, 235
The Bed and Breakfast Directory, 197
BedandBreakfast.com, 197
Booking Buddy, 79
fees, 65
ratings/reviews, 68
special requests, 65
British Airways, 95
Budget car rental, 147
Carnival Cruise Lines, 207
car rentals, 145
Celebrity Cruises, 207
Club Med, 235
consumer ratings/reviews, reading, 22, 54
Cruise Cheap, 209
Cruise Critic, 72, 209, 213-216
pricing, 214
tools, 216
Cruise Direct, 209
cruise-specific online services, 209
Cruise.com, 209
cruises, 20
Cruises Only, 209
Cruising Excursions, 226
Cunard, 207
CVBs, finding, 39
Delta Airlines, 94
Delta Vacations, 243
Department of State Passport Agency office, 140
department of tourism, finding, 39
Discover rewards/discounts, 313
Disney Cruise Lines, 208
Disney Vacation Club, 193
Divi Resorts, 235
Dollar, 147
Enterprise, 147
existing medical conditions and travel insurance, 322
Expedia, 72
AARP partnership, 72
all-inclusive vacations, booking, 236-241
discounts, 72
fees, 73
nonstop flights, 75
rewards, 73
searching, 73
special requests, 74
travel itineraries, 75
expedited passport processing services, 137
FlightCar, 164
FlipKey, 191
Fodor’s, 17
Foreign Currency Service, 311
Frommer’s, 17
Fuelzee, 150
G3Passports.com, 137
Gas Around Me, 150
gas prices, 150
GasBuddy, 150
Getaround, 164
Global Entry program, 137
GlocalMe, 366
Groupon
city-specific discounts, finding, 307-309
Getaways category, 310
Goods category, 310
restrictions, 307
Hawaiian Airlines, 94
Hertz, 147
Hilton, 109
Hilton Grand Vacations, 193
Holland America, 208
HomeAway, 191
Homes for Vacation Rental, 191
benefits, 113
best rates, 108
discounts, 108
fees, 111
partnerships, 108
rewards, 109
accommodations, booking, 198-202
fees, 78
searching, 77
hourly car rentals, 164
Iceland Air, 95
iLoveInns, 197
Insure My Rental Car, 163
interactive tour guides, 23
international driving permits, 146
JetBlue, 94
JetBlue Getaways, 243
language/currency translators, 23
Living Social, 307
Lonely Planet, 17
Lufthansa, 95
Lyft, 35
Marriott Vacation Club, 193
Mastercard rewards/discounts, 313
Military.com, 133
Military Fares, 133
MilitaryTravel.com, 133
Mobile Passport Control, 229
MSC Cruises, 208
National, 147
National Automobile Club, 146
national park discounts, 302
Norwegian Cruise Lines, 208
Oceania Cruises, 208
Orbitz, 91
Palace Resorts, 235
passport applications/renewals, 139
passport photo guidelines, 138
PassportsandVisas.com, 137
Payless car rentals, 147
peer-to-peer car sharing, 164
photo sharing, 25
P&O Cruises, 208
Priceline, 81
Name Your Own Price feature, 82
rating levels, 84
searching, 82
summaries, 86
Princess Cruise Lines, 208
RCI, 193
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, 208
rental cars
finding, 19
Resorts and Lodges, 236
restaurant reviews, 54
reviewing experiences, 25
Rough Guides, 17
RUI Resorts, 235
RushMyPassport.com, 137
SampleWords.com, 340
Sandals, 235
Sheraton Vacation Club, 193
Shore Excursions Group, 226
Shore Trips, 226
ShoreExcursioneer, 226
Sight Seeing, 21
SilverCar, 147
Sixt, 147
sources of information, 17
Southwest, 94
Southwest Vacations, 243
Spirit Airlines, 94
Sprint PCS Wireless international roaming, 356
Superclubs, 235
Swiss Air, 95
third-party rental car insurance companies, 163
Timeshare Adventures, 193
timeshare properties, 192
T-Mobile Wireless international roaming, 356
tours, 21
Transportation Security Administration, 119
accounts, 342
chatting with invited people, 345
Collect & Pay for Expenses tool, 341
days, adding, 344
destinations, researching, 345
events adding, 344
itinerary appearance, 343
naming itineraries, 343
past itineraries, accessing, 346
people, inviting, 343
rearranging days, 345
reservations, adding, 345
service integrations, 341
sharing itineraries, 346
travel deals, 21
Travel Discounts for AmEx Cardholders, 311
Travel Insurance, 312
travel itineraries, 23
travel visas, 141
travel warnings, 141
traveler ratings/reviews, 17
Travelocity
Travelzoo, 22
destinations, researching, 43-45
joining, 45
Top 20, 22
TripIt, 89
Tripping.com, 191
TSA Precheck program, 142
TSA security guidelines, 142
Turo, 164
Uber, 35
United, 94
United Vacations, 243
USAA, 300
U.S. Department of State, 138
U.S. embassies/consulates, listing, 138
U.S. Military travel discounts, 133
U.S. passport form downloads, 141
U.S. Passport Now, 137
U.S. Post Office passport applications, 139
vacation home rentals, 191
VacationHomeRentals.com, 191
Verizon Wireless international roaming, 356
Viking River Cruises, 208
Virgin America, 94
Virgin Atlantic, 95
Visa rewards/discounts, 313
vrbo, 191
Windstar Cruises, 208
Wyndham Vacation Club, 193
ZipCar, 164
weighing baggage, 123
Wi-Fi
all-inclusive vacations, 234
computers, 4
in-flight, 120
mobile devices, 4
personal hotspots, 361
phone calls, 359
Windstar Cruises, 208
Word itinerary template, 340
World Travel Adapter Kit (Apple), 355
Wyndham Vacation Club, 193
Y
Yelp 24 Eats app, 284
Yelp! app
Maps app integration, 265
ratings, 264
Z
Zinio digital newsstand, 37
ZipCar, 164
Zomato app, 274
zooming in/out
Google Maps app, 179
Maps app iOS 9 edition, 170