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  • Rental Cars

    The New Way Car Rental Companies Try to Upsell You at the Counter

    by joeheg June 17, 2025
    by joeheg June 17, 2025

    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 joeheg June 17, 2025
    by joeheg June 17, 2025

    When 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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  • Lounges

    Why I’m Not Trying To Get Access To United Club Lounges

    by joeheg June 15, 2025
    by joeheg June 15, 2025

    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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    The Travel Planning Mistake I Should’ve Known Better Than to Make

    by joeheg June 14, 2025
    by joeheg June 14, 2025

    Travel 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 SharonKurheg June 13, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 13, 2025

    When 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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  • Hotels

    Why Do Hotels Smell So Good?

    by SharonKurheg June 12, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 12, 2025

    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 joeheg June 12, 2025
    by joeheg June 12, 2025

    Southwest 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 SharonKurheg June 11, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 11, 2025

    Through 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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  • Travel

    “Never Again!”: The Travel Regrets They’ll Never Forget

    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg June 10, 2025

    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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    Expedia Says You Don’t Need Incognito Mode. That’s Cute.

    by joeheg June 9, 2025
    by joeheg June 9, 2025

    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 …

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    • Lounges
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    • New York City
    • Newbies (& those who don’t travel often)
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