Ed Perkins
Travel columnist Ed Perkins is a nationally recognized reporter and consumer advocate. His weekly columns focus on how travelers can find the best deals and avoid scams and misleading promotions.
Perkins recently retired as founding editor of Consumer Reports Travel Letter, one of the country's most influential travel publications, known for its consumer-oriented research and reporting. From 1992 until 1997 he was the principal author of the annual "Best Travel Deals" books (Consumer Reports). He has also written for the London-based Business Traveler magazine.
Perkins' travel expertise has led to frequent television appearances, including spots on ABC's "Good Morning America," "This Week with David Brinkley," "The CBS Evening News with Dan Rather," CNN, and numerous local TV and radio stations.
Before Consumer Reports Travel Letter, Perkins spent 25 years in travel research and consulting with assignments ranging from national tourism development strategies to the design of computer-based tourism models.
Ed Perkins Samples
Seniors on the Go: Warning: Tour Operators Can Still Fail
Last week, British-based Goldtrail Travel folded, leaving thousands of travelers stranded in Greece and Turkey and causing thousands of others to lose their holiday trips. Why do tour operators fail?
Credit Card Formats: Problems Now -- Solutions Later
More and more Americans encounter trouble -- often major trouble -- trying to use their credit cards in Europe, and the troubles are spreading to other countries.
Best 'Value' Destination Cities
Which important world destination city offers the best "value" in hotel accommodations?
Seniors on the Go: How Much Should We Tip These Days?
Over the years I've been traveling, tipping has become a lot more confusing -- and a lot more expensive. No-tipping zones. Restaurant tipping.
Advance Baggage Shipment -- Does it Make Any Sense?
You travelers tell us that "Baggage Fees" have risen near the top of your lists of airline annoyances. The pitch from the shipping companies is simple: Pack your stuff, have it picked up at your home/office or drop it off, and the company delivers it wherever you say -- hotel, resort, office, cruise pier, private residence, or whatever.
Seniors on the Go: One-Sided Cruise Contracts
Forget Stephen King: If you really want scary reading on your next cruise, check out the cruise line's contract. PRICES AND FEES. ITINERARY CHANGES. CANCELLATION FEES. BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL PROPERTY. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. LIABILITY LIMIT.
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