If you’ve been reading travel news in the past day or so, you probably read about the Alaska Airlines flight (operated by Horizon) that had to turn around and make …
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Airlines
He Paid Nearly $14,000 for a First Class Ticket—and the Internet Had Thoughts
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen travel bloggers score ultra-luxury first class seats, it’s usually thanks to points and miles. Matthew from Live and Let’s Fly wrote about his experience on such a flight a …
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As we wrote the other day, the days of free hotel breakfasts appear to be running out. That being said, some hotels still offer some sort of breakfast, even if …
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Cruises
Cruise Cabins You’ll Want to Avoid (Even If the Cruise Line Doesn’t Warn You)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBooking a cruise almost guarantees excitement—but first-time cruisers often overlook one important detail: cabin location. While cruise lines rarely label cabins as “less desirable,” experienced cruisers know exactly which ones …
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Food & Beverage
How to Easily Find the Best Restaurants Wherever You Are In The World
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNot long ago, my husband Joe, who is the co-author of this blog, posted about the most brilliant travel question he had ever heard. Way back when, it was a …
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For years, travelers shared hotel thermostat hacks to wrestle control back from stubborn room temperatures. But those tricks are starting to fail—and it’s not because guests forgot how to use …
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Airlines
What Flight Attendants Do With Leftover Alcohol Served in First Class
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFlying first class is fun. You get a bigger, comfier seat, more legroom, better food, and a wide selection of adult beverages. That fancy alcohol doesn’t come cheap, of course. …
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Hotels
Some Hotel Companies Still Offer Shareholder Benefits—Here’s What They Are
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOwning stock in a publicly traded company is a way to potentially earn money. You always hear wild stories about people who purchased stock in a company, and X amount …
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Airports
Why Getting Through Security at Orlando (MCO) Takes So Long
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOrlando International Airport once advised all passengers to arrive three hours before departure. While that guidance has changed, the response it triggered highlights a bigger issue—why security at MCO feels …
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Airlines
A Flight Attendant Finally Lost Her Patience—and Said It Over the PA
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA flight attendant’s blunt announcement over the PA system is drawing attention for how directly it addressed passengers ignoring basic safety rules during taxi. Some found it harsh. Others thought …