Friday, July 27, 2012

Summer Travel: 5 Travel-Friendly Sunscreen Products



When it comes to flying to a beach vacation or a lake getaway, you need some travel-friendly sunscreen products that follow TSA's 3-1-1 rule. From Miami to Croatia, I tested out some samples.

Top from left: Control Corrective Day Cream SPF 30, part of the Sun and Sport Travel Kit ($82) or about $25 on Amazon.com -- The 2.5-oz. bottle held more than enough sunscreen to cover my body on a recent two-day beach trip to Rovinj, Croatia, where I swam in the Adriatic Sea. Bonus: The watermelon scent is a refreshing break from the coconut smell of other sun products.

Supergoop! SPF 40 Sunscreen Day Cream ($16, www.supergoop.com) -- After suffering an allergic reaction to other sun products, I've started using this 1-oz. travel-friendly size for my face. I like that it rubs in easily and doesn't make my face feel greasy. I also used this while in Italy in June, when temperatures in Rome reached above 90. Best of all, it didn't streak when I splashed my face with water to cool off.

Bottom row: Supergoop! wipes -- These space-saving towelettes are helpful for applying sunscreen to your neck and other hard-to-reach places.

Coppertone sunscreen stick -- Unfortunately this sunscreen stick dried out my face, but it worked fine on my legs during a trip to Miami's South Beach.

Aveeno -- When in doubt, I go with the 3-oz. Aveeno for my face. It's easy to find in drugstores in your destination for under $10.

Photos by Amy Chen

Friday, July 6, 2012

How to Keep Your Credit Cards Safe While Traveling

Traveling internationally is not the time to run into problems with your credit card. Yes, you already called your bank to add a travel note so your account isn't shut down, but what if you encounter any travel delays on the way home?

On a recent trip to Europe, my bank suggested that I tack on an extra day in case a canceled flight left me stranded overseas. Brilliant tip.

Read more smart ways to keep your credit cards safe in this piece by Dana Dratch, featuring advice from Peter Greenberg and yours truly.

Last-Minute Travel: How to Get to London for the Olympics


It's not too late to visit London for the Olympics — if you're willing to pay gold-medal prices. These travel experts reveal how you can still save a little money if you're London-bound.

Read the story on CNN.com. (UPDATE: After CNN and Money mag parted ways in 2014, the online story is now lost in cyberspace... You can see a version of the story here).

Thanks to these experts for their money-saving tips:

George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com
Ruthanne Terrero, editorial director of Travel Agent magazine
Kimberly Wilson Wetty, co-president of Valerie Wilson Travel in New York City
Adam Dailey of Ludus Sports
VisitLondon.com
Kayak.com

Photo by Amy Chen