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    The One Thing You Should Always Do After Booking a Hotel

    by joeheg December 1, 2025
    by joeheg December 1, 2025

    Booking a hotel can feel like the “responsible adult” moment of trip planning. You compare a few options, pick the one that makes the most sense, lock it in… and then …

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    The Surprisingly Small Things That Can Get Your Global Entry Yanked

    by SharonKurheg November 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 20, 2025

    Not long ago there were reports that since 2024, there has been an influx of travelers who had had their Global Entry revoked. From visaverge.com: According to internal tallies shared …

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    Do’s & Don’ts When Getting Cash For International Travel

    by joeheg November 20, 2025
    by joeheg November 20, 2025

    Right now, international travel from the United States is as popular as ever. Flights across the Atlantic and Pacific are packed, and prices often still feel higher than they did …

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    How to Beat the TSA 3-1-1 Rule (Without Breaking It)

    by SharonKurheg October 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg October 26, 2025

    Ever since the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been enforcing what is known as “3-1-1 for carry-ons,” wherein travelers are allowed to carry liquids through …

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    Select Drivers Licenses in Another State Glitching at TSA Security Checkpoint

    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 23, 2025

    Typically, technology is awesome. It’s faster than doing things manually. More efficient. Cheaper in the long run. All that good stuff. But then there’s a glitch that not only grinds …

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    When Flights Go Sideways: How to Take Control of Your Travel Day

    by joeheg September 21, 2025
    by joeheg September 21, 2025

    Flights don’t always go as planned. A single storm, crew delay, or equipment issue can cascade across the entire airline network, stranding thousands of travelers in unexpected places. When that …

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    TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch

    by SharonKurheg September 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 19, 2025

    In July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …

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    How Your Bag Tag Can Be Used For A Scam & Make You Look Like the Bad Guy

    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025

    When you travel, it feels like every week there’s some new warning to watch out for — from scams at the airport to supposed dangers hiding in your hotel room. …

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    Social Media Warns, “Don’t Print Out Your Boarding Pass.” Here’s What They Really Mean

    by SharonKurheg August 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 9, 2025

    It’s been a couple of years, but every once in a while, a slew of online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass in favor of using …

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    Frequent Flyers’ Flying Etiquette For Non-Frequent Flyers

    by SharonKurheg August 2, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 2, 2025

    When it comes to the flying public, there tend to be two groups – the “haves” and the “have-nots.” I don’t even mean those who do or don’t have status, …

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