Hey travel friends, it’s Saturday! Boy, what a year it’s been this week, huh? Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to …
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Weekly Recap
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Travel
Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers Temporarily Closed Due To Coronavirus
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended operations of their Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers, effective March 19th, until at least May 1st, 2020.
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Uber & Lyft Suspend Ride Sharing Due To Coronavirus
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe threat of coronavirus is almost everywhere. The federal government is generally only giving “recommendations” of what citizens should do to slow the virus. However “recommendations” are much less powerful …
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Different people have different priorities when it comes to sitting on a plane. Some want a window seat. Others are happiest sitting on the aisle. Some just want the cheapest …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
Entitled Much? Very Inappropriate Response To Walt Disney World Being Closed
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen coronavirus was knocking on our door a few weeks ago, Disney fans said there was no way Walt Disney World and Disneyland would close. My response was this post, …
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We’re hearing it everywhere. Don’t go anywhere. Social distancing. Flatten the curve. Shelter in place. And my favorite, #staythef***home (click here to see how that one started). And unfortunately, many …
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If it wasn’t for acronyms, we would have a mouthful of words/names to say. CVS would be Consumer Value Stores. AT&T would still be its original 1885-era American Telephone and …
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Funny Stuff
The Funniest “Better Than Epic” Travel Ad Ever (Thanks, Coronavirus)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery country out there has a slogan of some sort. Some are awesome, some, not so much. Some you wonder if whoever wrote it actually got paid for doing that …
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Rental Cars
Why You Might Not Want To Use This Rental Car Company For Road Trips
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegSome people would rather drive to distant places instead of flying. After all, depending on where you’re going, it could be cheaper. Or not. But either way, you get to …
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Tips and Tricks
The Safe Way To Clean Your Cell Phone & Tablet While Traveling Or At Home
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf there are two things that gather a whole lot of germs when you travel (or even when you don’t), it’s your cell phone and tablet. Sure, washing your hand …