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    We Stepped Off the Train Into NYC’s Most Famous Closed Subway Station

    by joeheg January 21, 2026
    by joeheg January 21, 2026

    Opened in 1904 as the original southern terminus of New York City’s first subway line, the Old City Hall station was designed as a showpiece—not just a place to catch …

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    This Manhattan Park Is Off-Limits 364 Days a Year—Here’s the One Hour You’re Allowed In

    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 21, 2025

    NEW INFORMATION 12/24/25, 7:30pm – Unfortunately, we’ve heard from 2 readers today that this event no longer occurs. One said they spoke to people in charge, and another said they …

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  • Contests & Sweepstakes

    JetBlue’s “Sweepstakes” Was Over in 4 Minutes—So Why Did They Even Send the Email?

    by SharonKurheg December 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 15, 2025

    Ever look at a contest, sweepstakes, or giveaway and wonder, “Why did they even bother?” That’s exactly what happened with a JetBlue offer I received via email about a week …

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  • Hotels

    Are Hotel Rooms Secretly Shrinking? (Spoiler: Yes, And There’s a Reason)

    by joeheg November 14, 2025
    by joeheg November 14, 2025

    For years, travelers have joked that European hotel rooms are so small you can touch every wall without even getting out of bed. In London, Paris or Munich, it’s just …

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  • Funny Stuff

    Uber Sent Me a “Personalized Offer.” I Have Questions

    by joeheg October 28, 2025
    by joeheg October 28, 2025

    Uber emailed me with what they called a “personalized promo.” I have questions. I opened the email expecting something relevant — maybe a discount for rides where I actually am right …

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  • Hotels

    The Hyatt Leverage Program: Is It Worth It? Here’s Our Experience

    by joeheg October 27, 2025
    by joeheg October 27, 2025

    We don’t usually pay cash for New York City hotels — rates in Manhattan have been brutal lately — but for an upcoming trip, we needed a night where points …

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  • New York City

    Long Island City – A Great Alternative to Expensive Manhattan Hotels

    by joeheg October 26, 2025
    by joeheg October 26, 2025

    Hotel prices in Manhattan have continued to climb — and they’ve now surpassed the already sky-high rates we were seeing in late 2023 and early 2024. During our most recent …

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  • Hotels

    This New Hotel Tech Can Detect Smoking — But Can You Trust It?

    by joeheg October 23, 2025
    by joeheg October 23, 2025

    Back in July, we wrote about how some hotels are using air-quality monitors to detect whether guests smoke or vape in their rooms—and automatically charge a fine if the sensors …

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  • Airports

    Getting a Rideshare at JFK Just Got Even Trickier

    by joeheg October 22, 2025
    by joeheg October 22, 2025

    Getting an Uber or Lyft at New York’s JFK Airport has never been particularly easy — long walks, confusing signage, and shifting pickup zones are all part of the experience. …

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  • Travel

    Two More Down! Sharon Reaches 20 Airports in JetBlue’s 25-for-25 Promo

    by joeheg October 21, 2025
    by joeheg October 21, 2025

    This leg was a little different. It wasn’t a typical airport-hopping run—we already had a fall trip to New York on the books and decided to use it to check …

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