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    Hotels Are Finally Catching On: Room Key Slots Aren’t Fooling Anyone

    by joeheg December 11, 2025
    by joeheg December 11, 2025

    It’s simple math: the less money a hotel spends, the more profit it makes. There’s no better cost-cutting measure for hotel owners than one that can double as a “green …

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    The Countries You Can Visit With Less Than 6 Months On Your Passport

    by SharonKurheg December 10, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 10, 2025

    The general rule when traveling internationally is that you need at least 6 months of validity on your passport to be allowed to enter a country. Some countries allow you …

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  • Airports

    The World’s Smallest Baggage Claim Carousels

    by SharonKurheg December 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 9, 2025

    If you fly into a large airport and have checked luggage, you already know how humongous those baggage carousels can be. They take up a lot of floor space and …

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    Ma’am, If Your Bag Doesn’t Fit, That Sounds Like a ‘You’ Problem

    by SharonKurheg December 9, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 9, 2025

    There are some airline passengers who do their best to, if not be helpful, at least mind both their manners and their own business. And then you have the passengers …

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    Weather Delay Survival Guide: What To Do Before, During, and After a Flight Disruption

    by joeheg December 9, 2025
    by joeheg December 9, 2025

    Weather can disrupt airline travel any time of year—spring thunderstorms, summer heat, winter snow, and everything in between. Delays are never ideal, but a little prep (and a flexible mindset) …

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  • Rental Cars

    The “Pick Your Own Car” Gimmick (And Why It’s Often Not Much of a Choice)

    by joeheg December 7, 2025
    by joeheg December 7, 2025

    I remember when I first became a National Car Rental Emerald Club member. That status gave me the privilege of booking a midsize car and being able to rent any …

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  • Airports

    10 Easy Ways to Get Your TSA PreCheck Revoked

    by SharonKurheg December 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 6, 2025

    Anyone with TSA PreCheck knows how much of a time saver it is. Having a PreCheck membership also gives you the privilege of not having to go through quite as …

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  • Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

    Disney Hid a Pretty Crappy History Lesson in Liberty Square

    by SharonKurheg December 6, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 6, 2025

    If there’s one thing you can say about Disney parks, it’s their attention to detail. At the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World (WDW), you can see claw marks on …

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  • Airlines

    Why American Airlines and United Avoid Flying Over Mexico (Most of the Time)

    by joeheg December 6, 2025
    by joeheg December 6, 2025

    For those traveling from Texas to Hawaii, you might notice an interesting flight path: flights from Houston to Honolulu or from Dallas to Hawaii often avoid crossing directly over Mexican …

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    3 Things That Were Banned From U.S. Flights in 2025

    by SharonKurheg December 4, 2025
    by SharonKurheg December 4, 2025

    Air travel evolves. Sometimes it’s good things, like faster planes, more safety, and lower prices. Other times it’s bad, such as something being taken away from passengers, like comfort and …

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