For some of us, checking a bag is part of the process of travel. Sure, some people can get all their stuff into a carry-on bag (this woman still impresses …
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Tips and Tricks
Social Media Warns, “Don’t Print Out Your Boarding Pass.” Here’s What They Really Mean
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s been a couple of years, but every once in a while, a slew of online entities will post warnings about printing out your boarding pass in favor of using …
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Tips for Recognizing Deceptive ATMs Abroad
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen we travel internationally, we rarely use cash. There are very few places that are “cash only,” so we use credit cards for virtually all of our expenses, making sure …
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Orlando International Airport, known as MCO in airline speak, was a destination for over 57 million airline passengers in 2023. For many of those passengers, Orlando is their destination. The …
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Travel
Strategies for Managing Flight Delays During Florida’s Thunderstorm Season
by joehegby joehegAs residents of Central Florida, we’re acutely aware of summer weather patterns. While the mornings can be pleasant, it isn’t long before the heat and humidity build, eventually resulting in …
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If you were set to fly over Memorial Day Weekend, you were warned about how busy the airports would be. Orlando International Airport was estimating record numbers, with the most …
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Hotels
Avoid Food Poisoning: Skip These Items at Hotel Breakfast Buffets
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor some people, going to a hotel that offers a free continental breakfast (psst! Here’s why they call it “continental” breakfast) is a big deal. If you have a big …
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Points & Miles
How To Sign Up For Las Vegas Loyalty Programs & What You Get When You Do
by joehegby joehegYou can oftentimes get perks for just signing up for loyalty programs. Hotels give free Wi-Fi to even base members of their program, and having a rental car membership can …
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Nothing about booking airfare is straightforward. The way airlines figure out how much to charge to get you from city A to city B drives me crazy. Idiosyncracies in the …
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Airlines
No Bulkhead, No Problem: Making the Most of American Airlines’ 737-800 Seating
by joehegby joehegWhen it comes to choosing a seat on an airplane, it’s more about personal preference than a clear ranking. That’s because each seat comes with its own advantages and disadvantages. …