Many travelers were thrilled when the state of Hawaii, which has had, by far, the lowest amount of residents with COVID-19 since the coronavirus pandemic began, finally reopened its doors …
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One of my favorite – no, make that my #1 favorite travel blogger observed in the midst of the pandemic last summer that every decade or two, Las Vegas decides …
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When retired basketball star Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were tragically killed in a helicopter crash in early 2020, the basketball world, and its fans, reeled. Since then, …
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Tips and Tricks
How To Avoid Getting Counterfeit Money When Traveling
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCounterfeit money has been around for a long as money has been around. It’s big business, especially when you’re talking about money from Europe, the U.K. (even the coins! Which …
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Weekly Recap
This Happens When Tourists Do Stupid Stuff, All The NYC Hotels That Permanently Closed Due To COVID, Orlando Getting Another Theme Park In 2022, & More
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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Hotels
Sad List: All The Hotels In New York City That Have Closed For Good Due To COVID
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe 2019 Novel Coronavirus has hurt the entire travel industry for over a year now, and countless travel agencies, tour operators, restaurants and airlines have closed their doors due to …
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Airports
New, Streamlined Way To Load Planes – We NEED This All Over The U.S.!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegGate lice. For the uninformed, it’s the nickname for when people queue at the gate before it’s anywhere near their turn to board. There’s even a meme about it: Gate …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Central Florida Getting Another Theme Park In 2022
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegJoe and I live in Central Florida, which could well be known as the theme park capital of the world. In the stretch between Tampa and Orlando, you can find …
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Travel
Mistakes To Avoid When Applying For Or Renewing Your Passport
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegMillions of U.S. citizens cheered when the U.S. State Department announced they were going to re-start processing passports last June, after the process had been shut down since March (thanks, …
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Food & Beverage
Chick-fil-A Removing Some Items From Its Menu, Changing Others
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen Joe and I travel, we generally try to avoid chain restaurants. Instead, we look for local places because for us, it’s all about new experiences. And thanks to the …