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  • Hotels

    Some Hotel Companies Still Offer Shareholder Benefits—Here’s What They Are

    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 22, 2026

    Owning stock in a publicly traded company is a way to potentially earn money. You always hear wild stories about people who purchased stock in a company, and X amount …

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    Do Hotel Best Rate Guarantees Still Work? One Real Example (And What’s Changed)

    by joeheg February 22, 2026
    by joeheg February 22, 2026

    Most of the points and miles I earn for our trips come from credit card spending and sign-up bonuses. But that wasn’t always the case. There was a stretch when …

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  • Airports

    Why Getting Through Security at Orlando (MCO) Takes So Long

    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 21, 2026

    Orlando International Airport once advised all passengers to arrive three hours before departure. While that guidance has changed, the response it triggered highlights a bigger issue—why security at MCO feels …

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  • Airports

    Which Airport Wi-Fi Is Real? Here’s the 30-Second Fix

    by joeheg February 21, 2026
    by joeheg February 21, 2026

    You know the feeling. You’re sitting in a hotel lobby, an airport gate area, or a restaurant that swears it has “free Wi-Fi.” You open your phone or laptop…and suddenly …

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  • Hotels

    Her Hotel Packed Up Her Belongings While She Was Out—and Left a Voicemail

    by SharonKurheg February 20, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 20, 2026

    A hotel guest returned from work to find her belongings packed up and her room changed—without warning. The only notice she got was a voicemail from the front desk. The …

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  • Airlines

    Why It’s Suddenly Hard to Lift the Armrest on Some Southwest Planes

    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 18, 2026

    Quick tip: On Southwest’s newly retrofitted 737-800s, the aisle armrest release button is behind the hinge near the seatback, not underneath the arm. Press firmly while lifting. Southwest’s cabin retrofits …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    American Airlines Still Offers Fare Holds — And They’re Longer Than Advertised

    by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 17, 2026

    While most U.S. airlines only give you a 24-hour “risk-free cancellation,” American Airlines still offers a true fare hold — and in practice, it often lasts a bit longer than …

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  • Travel

    Snoop Dogg’s Credit Card Was Declined Abroad — and It’s a Reminder for Every Traveler

    by joeheg February 17, 2026
    by joeheg February 17, 2026

    A declined card in Italy turned into a feel-good Olympic moment — but it also highlights a common travel problem most people aren’t prepared for. Having a credit card declined …

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  • Points & Miles

    Positioning Flights: How to Unlock International Award Travel (Without Getting Burned)

    by joeheg February 15, 2026
    by joeheg February 15, 2026

    When it comes to booking international award flights, flexibility is your best friend. And no, we’re not just talking about being flexible with your destination or travel dates. Sometimes, you …

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  • Points & Miles

    How To Send Amex Points To a Family Member’s Airline or Hotel Account (The Legal Workaround)

    by joeheg February 15, 2026
    by joeheg February 15, 2026

    When it comes to using credit cards to pay for travel, earning points is the easy part. Booking award travel is where the process gets complicated. This post is about …

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