Although TripAdvisor has its advantages and disadvantages, one “test,” if you will, is whether or not a representative from the establishment writes a reply to a review. If they do, …
travel tips
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Lounges
How to Access a Chase Sapphire Lounge Without a Sapphire Reserve or Ritz-Carlton Card
by joehegby joehegFor domestic travel, we no longer plan our trips around airport lounges. While visiting a lounge is nice, it’s not a deciding factor when choosing an airline or departure airport. …
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Travel
Not in the Guide Books: Things Locals Say Tourists Should(n’t) Do In Their Countries
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEvery country is different. So when you visit a foreign country, there are certain social and cultural norms you should try to abide by, so you don’t look like a …
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Tips and Tricks
Can You Use TSA PreCheck With Global Entry Conditional Approval?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOver the years, the Department of Homeland Security has introduced a couple of programs to make waiting in queues at U.S. airports a little less painful. No real need to …
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When you think about booking a hotel room, you probably imagine checking in late afternoon and staying overnight. But that’s not always the type of stay travelers need. Sometimes you …
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Hotels
Fascinating: Hotel Doors in Norway Don’t Immediately Lock. Here’s Why
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegOne of our friends was recently in Norway – we haven’t been yet (but want to), so I lived vicariously through their Facebook posts and reels. Towards the end of …
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When venturing abroad, it’s essential to have some of the local currency on hand. But did you know that using your ATM card outside the US can result in extra …
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Travel
Warning for Traveling In the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia & Caribbean This Thursday
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegNote: This post contains useful information about large-scale upcoming events that are based in politics. It’s meant as a way for our readers to plan their travels this Thursday and …
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Tips and Tricks
TSA Made You Miss Your Flight – Are You Entitled to A Refund
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegA while back we posted a guide for how early you should get to the airport nowadays. Obviously, it’s not foolproof. If you’re flying out of, say, this airport, you …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Lyft Has Finally Arrived in Puerto Rico
by joehegby joehegDuring our trip to Puerto Rico earlier this year, I quickly discovered something frustrating: if I wanted to use a rideshare service, Uber was my only option. Lyft? Nowhere to …