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No, your pet doesn’t want to go on vacation with you

The travel industry will gladly take your money to bring an animal along. But it’s almost always a bad idea.

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 16, 2026

Is your hotel room safe? The mistake you’re making right now

Resort security amnesia is turning careful travelers into easy marks

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 15, 2026

HP sold me the wrong warranty—and then sent my refund to the wrong bank

Hugh Fuller buys the wrong warranty for his HP Pavilion laptop. The company promises a refund, but then sends the money to the wrong bank account. Now HP says the case is closed. Is it?

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 14, 2026

Priceline canceled my reservation and left me with a $360 bill

Charles Marcus books two rooms at a Hampton Inn through Priceline, but the site cancels them without his permission. When he rebooks the same rooms, the price jumps by $360. Can he get his money back?

Christopher Elliott

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Oct 13, 2026

Elliott Confidential

No, your pet doesn’t want to go on vacation with you

Is your hotel room safe? The mistake you’re making right now

HP sold me the wrong warranty—and then sent my refund to the wrong bank

Priceline canceled my reservation and left me with a $360 bill

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