If you’re part of a hotel loyalty program, you’ve probably spent a lot of time and effort earning points for free hotel stays. But knowing the value of your points …
travel hacks
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Tips and Tricks
“Tip Fatigue” Is Real – Here Are 12+ Countries Where Gratuities Aren’t Expected
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you live in, or have visited the U.S., you’ve probably experienced it – places are asking for tips EVERYWHERE. As a tipping society, having to tip restaurant servers, hotel …
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Credit Cards
The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card’s $300 Travel Credit: What Works (and What Doesn’t)
by joehegby joehegWe’ve had the Ritz-Carlton Credit Card for several years now. One of its most valuable perks is the $300 annual travel credit. But if you’ve never used it before, or …
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Everyone has their story: a dumb mistake they made when they were traveling. Me? It was the time we were in Japan and, wanting to put milk in my coffee, …
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Over the past decade or two, bedbugs have become a significant issue at every level of hotels, from fleabag hotels to Airbnbs to Disney hotels to hostels to the Waldorf=Astoria. …
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Airlines
Airlines That Still Offer Free Checked Bags (Even Without Status, Their Credit Card, etc.)
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWith a great sigh from passengers across the U.S., Southwest Airlines recently began charging for checked bags. It marked the end of an era in the United States, since they …
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For better or for worse, when we Americans are visiting a foreign country, especially in a “tourist town,” the locals can peg us as tourists. Not only that, they can …
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Lounges
Midwest Airport Opens Lounge With Affordable Annual Fee & Day Rate
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen an airport lounge opens, it’s typically affiliated with an airline (e.g., Delta Sky Club, American Admirals Club, United Club), a credit card (such as Centurion Lounge, Capital One Lounge, …
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Credit Cards
If You Can Only Bring One Card With You For International Travel, Which One Should It Be?
by joehegby joehegWhen we travel outside of the U.S., I always make sure that we’re bringing the right credit cards with us. I have several boxes to check off to ensure we’re …
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Hotels
One Of The Best Things You Can Do When Leaving Your Hotel Room
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWe all know that it happens. It might even have happened to you – you check in to your hotel, you get to your room and all looks good. Later …