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    10+ Common Medications That Are Banned in Other Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 27, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 27, 2025

    Every country, of course, has its own rules that need to be followed. Case in point, you’ll be fined if you try to bring these foods from other countries into …

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  • Lounges

    The Lounges of Orlando International Airport (MCO) – UPDATED for 2025

    by joeheg July 27, 2025
    by joeheg July 27, 2025

    Orlando International Airport, known as MCO in airline speak, was a destination for over 57 million airline passengers in 2024. For many of those passengers, Orlando is their destination. The …

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  • Points & Miles

    How & When You Can Use Someone Else’s Free Night Award For A Hotel Stay

    by SharonKurheg July 27, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 27, 2025

    Not long ago, we received an email from one of our readers: My parents started dabbling in points, miles and credit cards during the pandemic. They currently have a certificate …

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  • Points & Miles

    Trapped in the Phantom Zone: Navigating the Perils of Award Flight Bookings

    by joeheg July 27, 2025
    by joeheg July 27, 2025

    Booking flights with points can feel like unlocking a secret travel hack—until it doesn’t. If you’ve ever found the perfect award flight only to discover it’s not actually bookable, you’ve …

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  • Credit Cards

    Maximizing the AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts Experience

    by joeheg July 26, 2025
    by joeheg July 26, 2025

    If you have an American Express Platinum Card, one of the most valuable (and sometimes overlooked) perks is access to the Fine Hotels & Resorts (FH&R) program. This luxury hotel …

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  • Credit Cards

    Unveiling the “Secret” Chase Priority Pass Digital Card

    by joeheg July 26, 2025
    by joeheg July 26, 2025

    On a visit to the Chase Sapphire Lounge at JFK, I made a mistake that could’ve kept us out of the lounge. Instead of bringing my Priority Pass card from …

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  • Hotels

    The Real Reason Why So Many Hotel Showers Have Just Half a Door

    by SharonKurheg July 24, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 24, 2025

    If you’ve stayed at a hotel in the past few years, you’ve probably had the experience. You go to take your first shower in the room and the shower setup …

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  • Airlines

    Why Some Airline Codes Make No Sense (And Some Almost Do)

    by joeheg July 24, 2025
    by joeheg July 24, 2025

    Ever wonder why your Southwest flight says “WN” instead of “SW”? Or why JetBlue hides behind “B6”? The two-letter airline codes you see at airports seem simple, but a lot …

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  • LoungesTravel

    PHL’s Chase Sapphire Lounge Impressed My Wife (And That’s Saying Something)

    by joeheg July 23, 2025
    by joeheg July 23, 2025

    When it comes to writing lounge reviews, that’s usually my area. Hi, I’m Joe and I’m the one who actually cares about lounge access, amenities, food quality, and all the …

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  • Travel

    4 American Quirks That Annoy People From Other Countries

    by SharonKurheg July 23, 2025
    by SharonKurheg July 23, 2025

    Y’all, it’s tough to be an American. Yeah, yeah, yeah, some of us think it’s the greatest country in the world but the truth is that most people from most …

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