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    Rome Is Now Charging Tourists to Visit the Trevi Fountain — and Some Are Already Trying to Avoid the Fee

    by SharonKurheg February 6, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 6, 2026

    Rome has begun charging tourists a small fee to access the Trevi Fountain as part of an effort to manage overtourism, but some visitors are already attempting to bypass the …

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    This Airport Lounge Has a Problem No One Wants You to See

    by SharonKurheg January 30, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 30, 2026

    When you go to an airport lounge, you typically expect to have a pleasant experience. Ideally, you expect to see a nice choice of seating, food and drink options and …

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  • Airlines

    Southwest’s New Boarding System Debuted — It Didn’t Go Well

    by SharonKurheg January 28, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 28, 2026

    After months of announcements followed by weeks of reminders, Southwest Airlines’ new seating program finally went into effect yesterday. The airline had utilized a “quirky but effective” system of open …

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    The Luckiest Seat Assignment on a Transatlantic Flight

    by SharonKurheg January 2, 2026
    by SharonKurheg January 2, 2026

    Sometimes you’ll read a story about travel and you’ll never believe it’s true — even though it really is. There was the woman who tried to escape airport police on …

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    This Mandarin Oriental Project Just Went to Chapter 11

    by joeheg December 30, 2025
    by joeheg December 30, 2025

    When you see the words “Mandarin Oriental” and “bankruptcy” in the same headline, your brain immediately goes to the worst-case scenario: a legendary luxury brand in trouble, guests stranded, reservations …

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    Boy Refused a Passport Because His Name Is Copyrighted

    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 28, 2025

    You would think that when it comes to passports, the rules would be the same across the board from country to country. It’s not that simple For example, several countries …

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    Get Ready: TSA Officers May Be Crabbier Than Usual

    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 16, 2025

    TSA officers have never had a great reputation for friendliness. Sure, there’s been the occasional diamond in the rough who’s been helpful. But most are, at best, professional – but …

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  • Cruises

    They Did It Again: Virgin Just Dropped Another Wild Cruise Pass

    by SharonKurheg December 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 4, 2025

    Virgin Voyages has never been shy about shaking up the cruise industry. They were the first to roll out an annual pass that let you sail with them for a …

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    YouTube Pulled The DOT’s “Golden Age of Travel” Video. Here’s Why.

    by joeheg December 4, 2025
    by joeheg December 4, 2025

    The Department of Transportation rolled out a video as part of its “Golden Age of Travel Starts with You” campaign. It leaned hard into that 1950s/60s nostalgia — when flying …

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    Dolly Parton Is Taking Over America’s Rest Stops — And Honestly, It Tracks

    by SharonKurheg November 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg November 19, 2025

    There can’t be a whole lot of people who dislike Dolly Parton. Even if you’re not a fan of her music, there’s also all the good that she’s done. She’s …

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