About Travel & Getaways: Cope with Holiday Weekend Travel Stresses

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Travel & Getaways From Kim Knox Beckius, your About Travel & Getaways Editor Greetings, Travelers! AAA projects that while they may stick closer to home, Americans will still travel this Memorial Day weekend. An estimated 34.8 million will journey a distance of 50 miles or more, up 1.2%, or 500,000 travelers, over 2011. Just in time, our Guides will help you cope with travel hassles. ~Kim 10 Steps for Travelers Who Want Their Money Back It's bound to happen at least once in your life: A flight is canceled or delayed, and you miss an important meeting or a connecting flight. Reacting properly when your travel plans go awry is key if you hope to obtain a refund. A firm but polite attitude is the best way to start, but there is more to complaining effectively. Follow these 10 steps to maximize your chances of receiving compensation. See More About:  airfare rules  travel refunds  budget travel strategies When Bad Vacation Weather Strikes When your vacation destination is hit by bad weather, what should you do? Your Memorial Day can still be memorable... even if it's a washout. Here are some ideas for coping with rainy vacation weather. See More About:  trip planning  museums  travel weather Reduce The Stress of Traveling With Kids Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said, "There is no such thing as fun for the whole family." It's true: Travel with kids can be stressful! Luckily, there are some steps you can take before and during your trip to greatly cut down on your travel stress and prove that there are some exceptions to Seinfeld's Law. See More About:  travel stress  parenting skills  stress relief How to Lose Your Luggage Without Losing Your Mind Losing your luggage is a traumatic experience that can ruin your vacation. Learn ways to avoid a lost luggage disaster... and to keep your cool if your bags do go astray. More Ways to Beat Travel Stress Below See More About:  greece travel  travel tips for greece  lost luggage Travel & Getaways Ads Travel Greece Travel Airfare Travel Holiday Air Travel Travel Holiday Deals Featured Articles Protect Yourself Against Travel and Medical Emergencies Calm Yourself on the Road with These Packable Essential Oils Practical Advice for Airline Passengers with Nut Allergies Avoid the Mistakes Most Los Angeles Tourists Make Yoga Stretches for Stressed Air Travelers Video: How to Negotiate Bumped Flight Compensation   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Travel & Getaways newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Tips from Readers: Share Yours! How to Deal with a Dirty Hotel Room Mistakes to Avoid When Traveling with a Cat Learn from These Canada/US Border Crossing Horror Stories Advertisement