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    The Iconic Tourist Destination That You’re Not Allowed To Take a Picture Of

    by SharonKurheg September 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 9, 2025

    “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints.” The origins of this famous quote don’t appear to be known. People have suggested it came from Robert Baden-Powell (founder of the …

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    100 of The Most Stupid Questions Ever Asked of Travel Agents

    by SharonKurheg September 7, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 7, 2025

    Some travelers like to use a “do it yourself” approach and book all their travel on their own. Others prefer to use a travel agent (TA). Either method is fine, …

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    The Real Reason Why Some Planes Skip Rows 13, 14 and 17

    by SharonKurheg September 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 5, 2025

    You board your plane and you’re assigned to Seat 18A. You get to row 10 or so and start looking at the number of each row in earnest, knowing that …

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    Ask Me Anything: Man Unravels the Mysteries of Nudist Cruises

    by SharonKurheg September 3, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 3, 2025

    For people who aren’t nudists, the whole nudist lifestyle is a big mystery full of a lot of misconceptions. They think that clothing-optional places and activities are full of young …

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    Does Your PreCheck Get Extended With Global Entry’s Grace Period?

    by SharonKurheg September 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 1, 2025

    Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States …

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  • Hotels

    How One Motel 6 Charges Almost $500/Night & Regularly Sells Out

    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2025

    If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember the radio commercials for Motel 6. They were full of folksy music (a tune composed by Tom Faulkner, performed by him …

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    Plane Passenger Was Awful & This Guy Did What We All Dream Of

    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 31, 2025

    There are lots of unofficial rules when it comes to flying, not just for passengers but for airports and airlines, as well. Here are a bunch of them. One thing …

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    Why Hotels Charge for Extra People in the Room (& What You Can Do About It)

    by SharonKurheg August 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 30, 2025

    My husband Joe and I have been married for over 20 years, so it’s been a long, long time since we shared our hotel room with anybody else. But back …

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    The 3 Airlines That Still Offer Bereavement Fares

    by SharonKurheg August 30, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 30, 2025

    A few years before the turn of the century, my aunt, who lived in California at the time, passed away after her third bout with a primary cancer. My mom, …

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    American Airlines, Give This Baggage Handler A Raise!

    by SharonKurheg August 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 29, 2025

    A few days ago, a friend on Facebook wrote how American Airlines broke the handle of her luggage.  Here’s what she said about it: This is my suitcase after my …

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