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    First It Was Plastic Straws. Then Single Sized Toiletries. Next Up? Hotel Slippers

    by SharonKurheg May 8, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 8, 2024

    The concept of saving the planet got its strongest foothold in the 1970s. Since then, and especially in the last decade or so, people have begun to realize that there …

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    TikTok Travel Myth is Busted: Why Red Suitcases Are Loaded First

    by SharonKurheg May 7, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 7, 2024

    Despite many people wanting to ban the app (or force its sale) in the U.S., TikTok continues to grow. Created in 2016, the app was introduced to the US in …

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    Booking Last Minute Hotel Award with Restrictive Cancellation Policies

    by joeheg May 7, 2024
    by joeheg May 7, 2024

    I dislike making last-minute travel plans. I find it better to lock in our reservations well in advance. However, there are instances where we have to make last-minute reservations. For …

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    Breaking Up with My CLEAR Family Plan

    by joeheg May 6, 2024
    by joeheg May 6, 2024

    Sharon and I were initially hesitant about getting CLEAR. We didn’t think it was worth the cost for the airports we typically flew through. We found that TSA Precheck was …

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    The Hotel Thermostat Hack That Went Horribly Wrong

    by SharonKurheg May 5, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 5, 2024

    Joe and I have been friends with Stephan and Emilio for years. But besides the friendship, Stephan, in particular, has been a longtime reader of Your Mileage May Vary. He’s …

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    One of the Easiest Ways to Possibly Lose All Your Miles

    by joeheg May 5, 2024
    by joeheg May 5, 2024

    Technology is awesome. It makes everything so much more convenient. However thanks to dishonest people in the world, it has its downside, too. It seems that almost everyone has a …

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    Where Can You Travel If You Don’t Have A Passport?

    by SharonKurheg May 5, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 5, 2024

    For years, it was said that only 10% of Americans had a passport. That statistic used to be true a few decades ago, but it’s now increased quite a bit. …

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    AAA Membership Offers More Than Roadside Assistance, You Can Save Money On Travel!

    by joeheg May 4, 2024
    by joeheg May 4, 2024

    AAA is a name synonymous with travel. Most people associate it with the roadside assistance it provides. But AAA also provides many other services, some travel-related and others that seem …

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    Snooze in Style: Westin’s Heavenly Bed Gets a Makeover

    by joeheg May 1, 2024
    by joeheg May 1, 2024

    Have you ever noticed how hotels try to stand out from the crowd? It’s not easy, as most hotels offer similar amenities and experiences. Some hotels try to market themselves …

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    I Never Even Thought to Consider This as Cutting the Line. Was It?

    by SharonKurheg May 1, 2024
    by SharonKurheg May 1, 2024

    When you travel, there are certain acts of etiquette most people take part in. You wait your turn in the bathroom queue (but if you really have to go, it’s …

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