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  • Rental Cars

    How to Avoid Orlando’s Rental Car Toll Fees (and the Surprise Charges That Come With Them)

    by SharonKurheg January 11, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 11, 2026

    When you rent a car, there are almost always costs not included in the advertised price. Sales tax. Vehicle license recovery fee. Customer facility charge. Concession recovery fee. Parking surcharge. …

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  • Travel

    Don’t Forget These Often-Overlooked Vacation Expenses

    by joeheg October 25, 2025
    by joeheg October 25, 2025

    When planning a trip, you obsess endlessly about saving every single penny. You make sure that you get the best deal on airfare, whether by paying cash or using your …

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  • Hotels

    Hotels Have A Sneaky New Fee – Here’s What They’re Doing Now

    by joeheg July 2, 2025
    by joeheg July 2, 2025

    Hotels have devised numerous ways to generate additional revenue from guests. Whether it’s charging for regular Wi-Fi and offering “premium” access for a fee, tacking on excessive parking charges, or …

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  • Rental Cars

    Learn What You May Have To Pay For Toll Roads BEFORE Renting A Car

    by SharonKurheg June 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 13, 2025

    When you rent a car anywhere in the U.S.A., you will always encounter some charges tacked on to the cost of the actual rental. Taxes. Fees. Surcharges. Upcharges. You know …

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  • Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

    SeaWorld Orlando Quietly Raises Its Surcharge to 9%

    by joeheg February 26, 2025
    by joeheg February 26, 2025

    If you’ve visited SeaWorld Orlando recently, you may have noticed an unwelcome surprise when making a purchase. The park has quietly increased its controversial surcharge from 5% to 9%, affecting …

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  • Hotels

    The Banning Of Resort Fees & Other Hidden Charges: The Good News & The Bad News

    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2019
    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2019

    For a long time, resort fees, those hidden charges hotels usually don’t tell you about until you arrive at your hotel, were limited to the United States. We’ve written a …

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