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    Flying in the Next Week or Two? Be Prepared for Enhanced TSA Screenings

    by SharonKurheg January 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 9, 2025

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) usually has a pretty good idea of when any or all U.S. airports will be particularly crowded. Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday weeks are, historically, …

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  • Cruises

    What Compensation Are You Entitled To If Your Cruise Changes Your Itinerary?

    by SharonKurheg January 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 8, 2025

    When I was on my most recent Virgin Voyages cruise, our itinerary got switched around. It was originally supposed to be a sea day, followed by the Dominican Republic, another …

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  • Travel

    Update on Hilton Gift Card Hiccups

    by SharonKurheg January 8, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 8, 2025

    Gift cards have been around for about 30 years. Neiman Marcus introduced them in 1994, but Blockbuster Video was the first company to offer them on a nationwide scale, about …

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  • Travel

    Why Do Some Countries Make You Have 6 Months Left on Your Passport?

    by SharonKurheg January 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 6, 2025

    As I scroll the internets, I see the question all the time… “We’re going to PICK A COUNTRY and just found out you have to have 6 months on your …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    5 Ways To Get Your Bags To Arrive First At Baggage Claim

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2025

    More often than not, the one thing you want to do more than anything else after your plane has landed is get to your destination. Unfortunately, unless you’re on a …

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  • Hotels

    Should You Stay Near The Airport Or In The City?

    by joeheg January 5, 2025
    by joeheg January 5, 2025

    When you have a morning flight or a layover, deciding where to stay—near the airport or in the city—can feel like a puzzle. My answer to this common question? “It …

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  • Rental Cars

    Returning Your Rental Car at Orlando Airport? Don’t Fill Your Gas Tank Here!

    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 5, 2025

    Many visitors to Central Florida know that renting a car at Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the ultimate freedom. You have a vehicle at your disposal for the entirety of …

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  • Lounges

    How to Choose a Delta Sky Club Location in Atlanta Airport

    by joeheg January 4, 2025
    by joeheg January 4, 2025

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world’s busiest airport. A considerable proportion of the air traffic arriving and departing from Atlanta is managed by Delta Air Lines, which has its …

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  • Travel

    How Engaging in PDAs in These Foreign Countries Can Get You in Trouble

    by SharonKurheg January 3, 2025
    by SharonKurheg January 3, 2025

    Full disclosure: The vast majority of our readers are from the United States. And I’ll be the first to admit that some – not all, but some – Americans assume …

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  • Travel Equipment

    How To Easily Find Your Suitcase In A Sea of Luggage

    by SharonKurheg December 31, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 31, 2024

    If you ever looked at my suitcase, you’d laugh at all the crap I have on it to make it stand out from all the other bags. Above all, I …

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