In the aviation world, you really don’t hear about many people dying while still actively employed by the airline. Of course, it happened more often than anyone liked during the …
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If you’ve gone to Las Vegas in the past two and a half decades, you’ve undoubtedly seen the famous, iconic fountains in front of the resort, luxury hotel and casino …
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Credit Cards
Are Merchants Allowed To Require ID On Credit Card Purchases?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you use a credit card to pay for something, the cashier may sometimes ask you for ID to verify that you’re the cardholder. I’ve found this to be especially …
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Weekly Recap
Mystery Solved: Plane Seats Washed Up On Beach, Airline Bans Unaccompanied Minors, Hotel Housekeeper Confesses
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past few weeks. Some of our recent most-read posts have been: Mystery solved: …
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Tips and Tricks
Travel Tip: The Best Time to Look for Global Entry Appointments
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor U.S. citizens who travel internationally, Global Entry is an easy and convenient way to get through border patrol when returning to the U.S. For just a $100 application (or …
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Having claim to being the #1 “whatever” seems to be an important thing in the hotel industry. Marriott International is the largest hotel chain in the world (31 brands, over …
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According to the U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Canada, nearly 400,000 people cross the U.S.-Canada border every day. They include tourists, shoppers, imports/exports, people visiting family, and those who live …
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You guys, I have a confession to make – I am a chronic over-packer. If we’re just going away for a day or two and I’m regulated to JUST carry-on …
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Hotels
The Hotel That Prided Itself on Being World’s Worst Has Changed Its Tune
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMy husband and I have been writing this blog for over 8 years. During that time, we’ve wound up with several thousand posts under our belt. Some of them, we …
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Although some people say the first selfie occurred in the year 1839, the first modern day selfies that most people are familiar with (read: taken with a smart phone that …