Some Air New Zealand passengers were in for an awkward surprise when they were recently told they had to get weighed before boarding their flight. Hilary Barry is a journalist …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
With Eased Rules, Disney Park Workers Will Look Very Different
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the past several months, Disney has announced some changes they’re making to Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World in Florida. Some are some much-needed refreshes that include paint …
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Travel
Home Of World’s Largest Working Miniature Airport Makes New World’s Record
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you’re a travel geek, you may know about Knuffingen Airport, which may be the largest model airport in the world. Housed in a museum known as Miniatur Wunderland, in …
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Travel
Video: Hot Tempers At 35,000 Feet: Who Should Control A Plane’s Window Shade?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWay back when, windows and seats on planes were in alignment and each row of seats usually had one window per row on each side of the plane. That went …
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Hotels
How Hotels Try To Fool You Into Making A Reservation (And How To Combat It)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHotels are in the business of getting people to stay at their properties overnight. One way for them to do this is to present themselves in a way that makes …
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Travel
TSA Update: Sunscreen In Carry On Still Limited To 3.4 Ounces
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou may have read in a few places that the TSA had recently updated their rules to say that full-sized sunscreen containers (read: larger than 3.4 ounces) were now allowed …
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Due to coronavirus, the border between the United States and Canada has been closed since March 21, 2020. Both governments strongly feel that it’s not safe for residents of either …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Why Waits For Uber/Lyft In Vegas Are Crazy Long
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAs more people are getting their COVID vaccinations, and especially with the CDC saying it’s safe to travel if you’ve gotten your shots, more and more people are traveling. After …
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On the evening of Saturday, April 10th, an armed man barricaded himself in his fourth floor room at Honolulu’s Kahala Hotel & Resort and , “fired multiple rounds through the …
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Cruises
Buttigieg Pushes Back On Cruise Lines Wanting To Be Treated Like Airlines
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe cruise industry has had a tumultuous few weeks. They, along with other travel industries, have put more and more pressure on the CDC to establish a clear path for …