The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been the source of annoyance for many, and the butt of jokes for probably even more. Fortunately, despite the individual TSA workers who sometimes…
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Hotels
ICE! Returning To Marriott Bonvoy Gaylord Hotels This Christmas
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s probably safe to say that every family that celebrates Christmas has their own holiday traditions. It may be the certain things they do when decorating the tree. Or what…
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AAA is predicting that 47.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the holiday weekend of June 30th to July 4th. That’s an increase of 3.7%…
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Airlines
Delta & Hallmark Partnering On In-Flight Holiday Entertainment
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirlines will never get in-seat entertainment right; there are just too many factors involved, so it’s practically impossible for them to get ahead of the curve. Which isn’t to say…
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The CDC’s recommendations have historically gone for the “safest” route, but that’s been heightened during Covid, even throughout the Biden administration. Recommendations to not travel to countries that had significantly…
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Rental Cars
Car Rental Shortage Continuing Into The Holidays; Cities With Cheapest & Costliest Rates
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen the COVID pandemic hit, it knocked the car rental companies through a loop. Whether via lockdown or just being cautious, people were not traveling and therefore not renting cars.…
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Travel
“Give Kids The World,” Sick Kids’ Charity Resort Near Disney, Hosts Holiday Fundraiser & Has GREAT News!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt was a sad day when we wrote that “Give Kids The World” (GKTW) was shutting down indefinitely. The 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida has provided weeklong, cost-free vacations…
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Airbnb has been negotiating around the coronavirus pandemic with a moderate degree of success. In fact, the NY Times reported in September that home rentals have outperformed hotels in 27…
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Airlines
Thanks For The Gift, American Airlines, But I Liked Your Last 2 Gifts Better
by joehegby joehegAmerican Airlines caused quite a buzz yesterday with their newest holiday gift promotion. They’re offering some type of gift to all members of its American AAdvantage program; all they have…
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Airlines
Delta, American, United & Others Increasing Flights Around Thanksgiving
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAirline schedulers’ jobs have become something like playing Whack-A-Mole. As some carriers give up slots at certain airports, other carriers grab them. And then there’s the whole “keeping up with…