Ed Hewitt

1 month ago | smartertravel.com | Ed Hewitt

Finding the right group tour is a mix of persistence, research, and a bit of magic. You’re not just looking for a great tour overall—you’re looking for one that’s a good fit for you. For example, an active 40-something single woman might not be happy on the same tour that a couple in their 70s would enjoy. Below are 14 tips to help you choose the right group tour, including essential questions to ask before booking.

2 months ago | smartertravel.com | Ed Hewitt

When budgeting for a trip, we often list the big-ticket items—airfare, hotel, lodging, car rental, attraction tickets—add them together, and call it the final price. But the trickle of funds to other costs starts almost as soon as we start moving: Gas to and from the airport, tolls, airport parking, overpriced bottles of water in the airport, and more. That trickle doesn’t stop when you arrive at your destination; think of cell phone charges, bank fees, and housekeeping tips, to name a few.

2 months ago | smartertravel.com | Ed Hewitt |Megan Johnson

Getting through the airport can be a tricky and harrowing business these days, so just showing up and hoping for the best won’t cut it. You need to be prepared, nimble, and wily. To help you pull it off, we’ve compiled 23 airport hacks to help you slip from the parking garage to your gate with as little trouble as possible at every step along the way. 1. Check for information about destination and layover airports.

Oct 31, 2024 | smartertravel.com | Ed Hewitt

Every traveler knows the standard tricks—rolling clothes to save space, snagging better seats by checking in early, and setting airfare price alerts to stretch your budget. But beyond these comfort hacks and money-saving tips lies a more crucial category of travel knowledge: strategies that could save your life. From navigating natural disasters to avoiding dangerous situations, these aren’t just clever shortcuts—they’re survival skills for the savvy traveler.

Jan 30, 2024 | carbon-pulse.com | Ed Hewitt

By Ed Hewitt, Director of Natural Climate Solutions at RespiraTwelve months ago, I posed six questions for the carbon market to resolve so it could deliver more for nature. How did these matters progress in 2023? And what’s the outlook for 2024 and beyond? Below are the questions I asked and a status update for each. Question 1: Will there be agreement about what ‘high quality’ looks like for nature-based carbon credits and will this build widespread trust?