EDITOR RECOMMENDS
As ash clouds hover over the summer season, there may be no better time to book through a travel agent. An agent can be your safety net, assisting with lodging and rebookings in far-off places. In tough situations, agents have more expertise, more resources and more clout. To find a member of the American Society of Travel Agents, go to
Chris Erskine
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