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  • Hotels

    Her Hotel Packed Up Her Belongings While She Was Out—and Left a Voicemail

    by SharonKurheg February 20, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 20, 2026

    A hotel guest returned from work to find her belongings packed up and her room changed—without warning. The only notice she got was a voicemail from the front desk. The …

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    Hotels Are Quietly Cutting Free Breakfast — and It Matters a Lot More for Some Travelers Than Others

    by SharonKurheg February 19, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 19, 2026

    As chains like Hyatt and Marriott rethink complimentary breakfast, solo travelers may barely notice — but families and loyalty members could feel the hit immediately. For decades, complimentary hotel breakfast …

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  • Airports

    A Woman Refused to Move One Seat at an Airport—Petty Revenge Followed

    by SharonKurheg February 19, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 19, 2026

    A family asked for one small courtesy at a packed Paris airport. One passenger’s refusal didn’t go as planned. Airports rarely have enough seating at the gates for everyone waiting …

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  • Travel

    Common Things Tourists Do in Japan That Are Considered Rude

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026

    With Japan welcoming a record number of visitors, understanding a few cultural norms can help travelers avoid awkward — or offensive — moments. According to The Japan Times, Japan welcomed …

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  • Airlines

    Why It’s Suddenly Hard to Lift the Armrest on Some Southwest Planes

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026

    Quick tip: On Southwest’s newly retrofitted 737-800s, the aisle armrest release button is behind the hinge near the seatback, not underneath the arm. Press firmly while lifting. Southwest’s cabin retrofits …

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  • Airports

    TSA Is Charging Travelers $45 for REAL ID Screening — but New Military Recruits Are Exempt

    by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026

    A new TSA fee took effect February 1, but recruits headed to basic training won’t have to pay — and will even get expedited screening. After nearly two decades of …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    American Airlines Still Offers Fare Holds — And They’re Longer Than Advertised

    by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026

    While most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than …

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  • Travel

    The U.S. Already Denies Passports for Unpaid Debt — Now It Plans to Revoke Them

    by SharonKurheg February 16, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 16, 2026

    The U.S. already denies passports for unpaid taxes and child support — and now officials say proactive revocation is coming for some major child-support delinquencies. The reason for this is …

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  • Cruises

    I Got My First Tattoo on a Virgin Voyages Cruise Ship — Here’s What the Process Was Really Like

    by SharonKurheg February 16, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 16, 2026

    A year of planning, a milestone birthday, and a Virgin Voyages tattoo parlor led to one very permanent souvenir. As the only major cruise line with a permanent, onboard tattoo …

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  • Airlines

    Flying First Class Isn’t What Some Articles Claim — and That’s the Problem

    by SharonKurheg February 15, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 15, 2026

    Flying first class comes with real perks, but it doesn’t magically eliminate airport crowds, security lines, or bad weather—and confusing those expectations is where some coverage goes wrong. My husband …

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