My husband and I don’t hide the fact that we live in Central FL. With that, people have mentioned to us several times that the water at Disney World tastes …
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Hotels
The Easiest Trick for Free Hotel Upgrades Without Lying or Chasing Status
by joehegby joehegI’ve scored a surprising number of hotel upgrades using one simple trick. It’s perfectly legit, easy to do, and it doesn’t mess with my moral compass. Even if you’re the …
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Travel
The Time I Lost BOTH Our Passports the Night Before an International Trip
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’d like to think that I’m a relatively organized person. Well, to be honest, stuff like my computer desk usually looks like a tornado came through and threw stuff everywhere, …
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A while ago, one of our friends reached out to us with a travel-related question. He’s not a frequent traveler and was headed out of town for a quick weekend. …
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Airports
Free and Discounted TSA PreCheck: What Seniors, Disabled Travelers, and First Responders Should Know
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegAnyone who has PreCheck (and by this point, over 20 million of us do) knows that being a member of the program can be a great convenience and time saver …
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Most US airlines offer economy passengers the option to pay extra for a more comfortable flight experience. Airlines refer to these “special” seats by various names, but the concept is …
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Airports
TSA PSA: Don’t Wear This Through TSA Security — You’re In For The Pat-Down of Your Life
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you go through the TSA security checkpoint, the goal is to get through it as quickly as possible. That typically means making sure your pockets are empty, you’ve removed …
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New York City
This Manhattan Park Is Off-Limits 364 Days a Year—Here’s the One Hour You’re Allowed In
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNEW 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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As has been said many times before, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn’t have the best reputation. Of course, they try their best to communicate things, such as the procedures …
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When you first step into an airport lounge, it feels like a whole new world. Free snacks and drinks? Wi-Fi that doesn’t cut out? Comfy chairs with plugs for all …