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    Does Your PreCheck Get Extended With Global Entry’s Grace Period?

    by SharonKurheg September 1, 2025
    by SharonKurheg September 1, 2025

    Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States …

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    The Trick to Finding Lower Airfares Near You

    by joeheg August 31, 2025
    by joeheg August 31, 2025

    Nothing about booking airfare is straightforward. The way airlines figure out how much to charge to get you from city A to city B drives me crazy. Idiosyncrasies in the …

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  • Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

    The Trick to Earning Extra Credit Card Points on Disney & Theme Park Tickets

    by joeheg August 30, 2025
    by joeheg August 30, 2025

    When you’re planning a trip to a theme park, there are many things to plan for in your budget. No matter if it’s a summer/fall trip to your local amusement …

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  • Airlines

    American Airlines, Give This Baggage Handler A Raise!

    by SharonKurheg August 29, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 29, 2025

    A few days ago, a friend on Facebook wrote how American Airlines broke the handle of her luggage.  Here’s what she said about it: This is my suitcase after my …

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  • Lounges

    The Truth About Airport Lounges: When to Skip the Line

    by joeheg August 26, 2025
    by joeheg August 26, 2025

    That moment when you’ve got an hour till boarding…and then you see this line. The Problem With Lounge Wait Times Lounge access has exploded—premium credit cards, elite perks, day passes, …

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    A New (To Me) Term for Lice on Planes

    by SharonKurheg August 26, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 26, 2025

    Compared to a bunch of you reading this, I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to travel. It’s really my husband who does the credit card churning, hotel planning, …

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  • Lounges

    Priority Pass Access: Aruba Airport’s VIP Lounge

    by joeheg August 25, 2025
    by joeheg August 25, 2025

    When flying out of Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport, I had the chance to stop into the VIP Lounge near Gate 8. My visit was short, but long enough to …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    How Your Bag Tag Can Be Used For A Scam & Make You Look Like the Bad Guy

    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025
    by SharonKurheg August 25, 2025

    When you travel, it feels like every week there’s some new warning to watch out for — from scams at the airport to supposed dangers hiding in your hotel room. …

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  • Credit Cards

    Why Amex Platinum Cardholders Shouldn’t Ignore the Walmart+ Benefit

    by joeheg August 24, 2025
    by joeheg August 24, 2025

    I’ve been an American Express Platinum cardholder for the last several years. While I agree with critics who say the Platinum card has become a glorified coupon book, it doesn’t …

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  • Rental Cars

    Should You Prepay For Gas With Your Rental Car?

    by joeheg August 24, 2025
    by joeheg August 24, 2025

    You know the questions you’re going to be asked at the counter when renting a car. Do you want to upgrade to a larger/nicer/fancier car? How about the insurance coverage? …

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