When I rent a car at the airport, I usually get to skip the counter and go straight to my vehicle. If you haven’t signed up for the car rental …
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Points & Miles
All This for 50 Miles? AAdvantage’s Dining Deal is Wildly Not Worth It
by joehegby joehegWhen I saw the headline saying that American AAdvantage had partnered with OpenTable, I thought, “Nice! Free miles just for eating out? Count me in.” But then I actually read …
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Airline lounges used to be a guaranteed way to escape the airport chaos. Comfortable seating, decent food and drinks, power outlets, and a quiet atmosphere made them a welcome respite. …
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Points & Miles
The Travel Planning Mistake I Should’ve Known Better Than to Make
by joehegby joehegTravel Planning Isn’t Always a Solo Job When it comes to planning our travels, I usually take the lead. It’s not that my wife Sharon can’t do it—far from it. …
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Rental Cars
Learn What You May Have To Pay For Toll Roads BEFORE Renting A Car
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen you rent a car anywhere in the U.S.A., you will always encounter some charges tacked on to the cost of the actual rental. Taxes. Fees. Surcharges. Upcharges. You know …
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Of all your senses, your sense of smell is the one closest linked to memories. Those memories, in turn, link smells to your emotions. Because of this, smell plays an …
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Airlines
What’s Going On With Southwest Airlines? Our Flight Raised Some Eyebrows
by joehegby joehegSouthwest Airlines used to be the quirky darling of the skies. You’d get two free checked bags, no change fees, and a boarding process that was either brilliantly efficient or …
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Travel
Global Entry & Regular Queue Both Get Upgrades For Faster Entry Into U.S.
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThrough the years, the government has embraced technology to make entry into the United States easier and faster. Chips on passports. The use of biometrics. Digital passports. To that end, …
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Everyone has their story: a dumb mistake they made when they were traveling. Me? It was the time we were in Japan and, wanting to put milk in my coffee, …
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There’s a long-running legend in travel circles that goes something like this: if you search for flights online and then come back later, the price mysteriously goes up. And the …