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  • Credit Cards

    3 Credit Card Travel Fails I Should’ve Known Better Than to Make

    by joeheg August 3, 2025
    by joeheg August 3, 2025

    I’ve been doing the pre-trip wallet shuffle for years—swapping out our everyday cards for the ones that earn the best rewards, unlock travel perks, or help avoid fees. It’s usually …

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  • Hotels

    Why Do Hotels Charge For Parking? (& How To Get Around Paying For It)

    by SharonKurheg April 5, 2025
    by SharonKurheg April 5, 2025

    Your trip is all planned – your hotel deposit is paid for, and you know how much your taxes and hotel fees are going to be. You drive to your …

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  • Travel

    The Truth About Post-Trip Surveys: Which Ones Are Worth Your Time

    by joeheg March 24, 2025
    by joeheg March 24, 2025

    It’s become a running joke in our household—return from a trip and wait for the inevitable wave of travel surveys to hit your inbox. Scratch that. They don’t wait until …

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  • Disney, Universal & Other Theme Parks

    What To Do If You Forget Your Prescription Medications When Visiting Walt Disney World

    by joeheg March 22, 2025
    by joeheg March 22, 2025

    A Disney World vacation takes a lot of planning. Park reservations, dining, Genie+, matching T-shirts — there’s a lot to remember. So it’s understandable if something slips through the cracks, …

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  • Travel

    Don’t Let This Transportation Mistake Ruin Your Puerto Rico Trip

    by joeheg March 7, 2025
    by joeheg March 7, 2025

    When traveling to a new destination, there are certain things we tend to check in advance—currency, language, and maybe even local tipping customs: Learning the social and cultural norms of …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    My Pre-Travel Checklist for Stress-Free Trips

    by joeheg January 28, 2025
    by joeheg January 28, 2025

    Packing for a trip? Oh, it’s not just about clothes and toiletries—trust me, I’ve got a list for everything. (Note from his wife, Sharon: OMG, is he a list writer!) …

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  • Tips and Tricks

    How To Interpret TripAdvisor Reviews So They Can Help Your Research

    by SharonKurheg December 8, 2024
    by SharonKurheg December 8, 2024

    Running since February 2000, TripAdvisor is well known for comparing prices from 200+ booking sites to help you find the lowest price on the right hotel for you. However, they …

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  • Credit Cards

    Are Credit Card Concierge Services Worth Anything?

    by joeheg September 28, 2024
    by joeheg September 28, 2024

    Many credit cards offer access to a concierge. You might ask, “So what?” (I know that’s what my wife Sharon would say) (Note from Sharon: Yup!). Well, a concierge may …

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  • Travel

    The Most Important Thing to Do Before Your Vacation, to Help Ensure An Enjoyable Trip

    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2024
    by SharonKurheg July 4, 2024

    On the whole, vacations are important to people. It gives them a chance to get away from it all, relax, and not think about the stressors of daily life and …

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  • Travel

    Do You Need A Travel Agent To Plan A Trip? (This Is Not Written By A Travel Agent)

    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2024
    by SharonKurheg June 22, 2024

    If you travel a lot, planning your trip is probably a matter of old hat and might even be an exciting challenge for you (Fun Fact! If you look up …

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