Sharon and I were initially hesitant about getting CLEAR. We didn’t think it was worth the cost for the airports we typically flew through. We found that TSA Precheck was …
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Hotels
Why Hotels Charge Resort Fees & How To Maybe Not Have To Pay Them
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA resort fee (also sometimes known as a facility fee, destination fee, amenity fee, or a resort charge), is a separate mandatory (taxed) fee that a guest is charged by …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
How To Learn How Much A Taxi Will Cost, Ahead of Time
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you’re traveling and need to get from Point A to Point B, it’s sometimes helpful to know ahead of time how much that’s going to cost. That’s especially true …
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When you’re at an airport, you’re kind of a captive audience. That’s all well and good, but unfortunately, the airport knows that just as much as you do. Now granted, …
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Travel
Crazy! World’s 1st Hotel In Space Could Cost Less Than Disney’s Star Wars Hotel
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor decades, people have dreamed about visiting and even living in space. Old movie serials often dealt with visiting other planets or galaxies, and really, who isn’t a fan of …
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Travel
Venice Plans To Charge Entry Fees & Require Visitor Reservations
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegBloomberg reports that to help control tourism, Venice soon plans to charge an access fee for visitors and require reservations to ensure entrance quotas. The massively popular Italian city has …
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Points and miles enthusiasts love to see how far (figuratively, not literally) they can go with their points and miles. I mean, to this very day, Joe is proud that …
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One of the rarest commodities in tourist-heavy areas right now is rental cars. The lack of them came about from a perfect storm of several factors: Rental car companies sold …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
How Much Is Walt Disney World’s Electric Bill?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWalt Disney World is ginormous. It takes up about 40 square miles (that’s roughly the size of San Francisco). It has 4 full-sized major theme parks, 4 world-class golf courses, …
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Airlines
Should Airlines Charge Less If They Offer Fewer Amenities Due To COVID?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe first time I heard about this concept was in mid-spring. A man from the U.K. had, at the time, plans to go to Disney World this fall. He was …