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    Caution! Writing A Complaint About A Hotel? You May Get A Reply Like This

    by SharonKurheg July 20, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 20, 2025

    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, …

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  • Lounges

    How to Access a Chase Sapphire Lounge Without a Sapphire Reserve or Ritz-Carlton Card

    by joeheg July 20, 2025
    by joeheg July 20, 2025

    For 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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    Not in the Guide Books: Things Locals Say Tourists Should(n’t) Do In Their Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025

    Every 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 SharonKurheg July 19, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 19, 2025

    Over 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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  • Hotels

    How To Book a Day Use Hotel Room (And Which Chains Let You Do It Online)

    by joeheg July 18, 2025
    by joeheg July 18, 2025

    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 SharonKurheg July 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 16, 2025

    One 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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  • Travel

    The Best U.S. Banks With No International ATM Fees

    by joeheg July 16, 2025
    by joeheg July 16, 2025

    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 SharonKurheg July 16, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 16, 2025

    Note: 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 SharonKurheg July 15, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 15, 2025

    A 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 joeheg July 15, 2025
    by joeheg July 15, 2025

    During 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 …

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