As stressful as flying is, the events leading up to flying can be just as bad. You’re packed into an airport with a bunch of people who have no idea …
travel tips
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Tips and Tricks
Easy Hack To Gain More Storage Space In Your Hotel Room
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegI’d like to think that my husband and I are smart people. But even smart people can overlook things that have been staring them in the face for years and …
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One question we’ve been asked is how to rent a car using a debit card. While I believe the best way to maximize your spending is by using a credit …
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Airports
United Pax Faked Injury to Board Plane Early; Gate Attendant Bursts His Bubble
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegYou usually hear about Southwest passengers faking an injury or disability to board the plane first and therefore get prime choice of seating, only to be “cured” when exiting the …
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It wasn’t long ago that if you needed to get something while traveling, there were only a few options. You could ask your hotel if it was something typical and …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Stop Using Oyster Cards For The London Underground!
by joehegby joehegOn our first several trips to London, we bought single-trip or return (round-trip) tickets every time we rode the London Underground (or Tube). These paper tickets got us from point …
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Airports
Man Attached Camera to Suitcase; Saw What Airport Does to Bags
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen most people fly, they probably don’t think about what happens to their checked bags. They drop them off at bag drop, they (hopefully) are reunited with them at the …
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It’s difficult for many in the travel community to understand that plenty of passengers fly red-eye flights in economy class and survive to tell the tale. However, it’s true, and …
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Lounges
Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge at Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C
by joehegby joehegThe Plaza Premium Lounge has been open in Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C since 2022. Since we fly out of Terminal C often, as it’s the home to JetBlue, I …
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The TSA has a lot of rules about what can and can’t be brought through the TSA security checkpoint. They tend to be a little softer on rules for people’s …