A while ago, Uber quietly flipped a switch that caused a lot of frustration for frequent travelers. They began automatically enrolling customers into “Preferred Currency Pricing” — which means instead …
travel tips
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
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Cruising can be a fun way to spend a vacation, but with a few exceptions, most of them tend to nickel and dime their guests like crazy. Want Wi-Fi? That’ll …
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Travel
Ten Gestures That Are Innocent In The U.S. But Offensive In Other Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen traveling to a different country, many people try to follow the rule of “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” They may learn as many of the social …
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Tips and Tricks
When Flights Go Sideways: How to Take Control of Your Travel Day
by joehegby joehegFlights don’t always go as planned. A single storm, crew delay, or equipment issue can cascade across the entire airline network, stranding thousands of travelers in unexpected places. When that …
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In recent years, many credit cards have started offering statement credits when you book a hotel through their travel portal. Initially, these credits were provided by banks that had their …
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Tips and Tricks
TSA Ended Their Shoes-off Policy, But There’s Still A Catch
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn July of this year, the Department of Homeland Security ended their policy of requiring travelers at the TSA security checkpoint to remove their shoes. The policy had begun back …
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Travel
The Foreign Countries That Require You to Have Your Passport With You at All Times
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen people travel to other countries, most of them don’t carry their passport with them. They’ll keep it in their hotel (or cruise) safe, lock it in their suitcase, etc. …
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Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks
New System for Paying Tolls in Central Florida
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCentral Florida, particularly the theme park corridor, is something of a travel mecca. Orlando welcomed approximately 75.3 million visitors in 2024, which helped it maintain its status as the most …
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LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has undergone an amazing transformation over the past decade. The outdated decor and poor design are gone, and in their place are the new Terminal B and …
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One of the biggest advantages of booking a flight with points instead of cash is that award tickets often have more flexible cancellation policies. While canceling a paid ticket may …