travel hacks

Over the years, some people have become more self-centered. They’re less interested in what other people think or how they feel, and just do whatever they want because, well, “we’re …

You’re probably well aware that we now have a new Pope. While the decision was being made, the running jokes about the color of the conclave smoke ran the gamut. …

The typical, everyday translation of the “Golden Rule” is to treat people the way you’d like to be treated. Be nice. Don’t be a jerk. It’s not a very difficult …

Airlines and hotels are well known for their loyalty programs. Most people, even those who don’t travel often, are aware that members of airline loyalty programs will earn miles for …

I thought I understood Spirit Airlines. I’d flown them twice and lived to tell the tale — once in the surprisingly spacious Big Front Seat, and once in a last-minute …

For those who have it, TSA PreCheck is a game changer. It saves millions of enrolled passengers time at the TSA security checkpoint. So instead of standing on the “regular” …

I’ve always loved quirky travel tidbits. Stuff that you may not have ever thought of or heard about. It could be learning what Disney Rash is, or why planes don’t …

Marriott’s IT has a reputation—most of it… not great. From glitchy apps to loyalty points that vanish into the void, it’s usually the kind of thing that makes travelers grumble. …

I have to tell y’all that I consider myself to be pretty well-traveled. And I’m no slouch when it comes to brains, either. And yet, I have never, ever managed …

The Marriott Bonvoy program’s Terms and Conditions webpage scrolls on seemingly forever. When your program encompasses dozens of different brands worldwide, there are endless exceptions and carve-outs that need to …