Hotel Tip of the Day. It’s a tiny, almost subconscious act that savvy travelers know by heart, yet it goes unnoticed by many. You check into your hotel room, drop your bags, and head to the bathroom. There, perched neatly on the soap dish, is a fresh, pristine bar of soap. And the first thing […]
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy’s announcement of the new civility campaign, The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You, is a response to a real and troubling problem: the surge in unruly passenger behavior. Citing a 400% increase in in-flight outbursts since 2019, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is clearly trying to address a
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One of the major concerns that travelers have is the airline they are flying will lose their bags in transit. With this loss or even sustained delay, it creates a major headache for the traveler, whether they are on a business or leisure trip. My luggage was delayed a few times during my travels. Most
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The 2025 Thanksgiving holiday travel period is set to shatter records, according to the latest forecast from AAA. A staggering 81.8 million people are projected to journey at least 50 miles from home between Tuesday, November 25, and Monday, December 1. This figure represents an increase of 1.6 million travelers compared to the previous year,
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Review: The MyTSA App – A Traveler’s Imperfect Companion for Security Line Intel Few things cause more anxiety in air travel than the TSA Security Line especially with the impact of the Government Shut Down. I just flew to California and was concerned about the TSA wait times. I decided to see if there were
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As the government shutdown continues, I am starting to worry about its impact on air travel especially since I have a trip coming up in a week. Government shutdowns in the U.S. can have a significant and often escalating impact on air travel, even though air traffic control (ATC) and TSA are considered essential services
I read an interesting article on Reddit regarding Hyatt Beds being mislabeled. You a luxurious king-sized bed for your hotel stay but when you arrive and you find something… a little less grand. It’s a common complaint among travelers: hotels advertising king-sized beds that feel suspiciously like queens, leaving guests wondering if they’ve fallen victim
Unveiling the Truth: Do Hotels Falsely Advertise King Beds? Read More »
A whole bunch of people saw the American tourist in Venice grab the woman who pickpocketed her by her ponytail. She held her there until the police arrived. There was a whole bunch of interesting aspects of this event. First, the tourist had her AirPods in in her purse so with the help of Find
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JFK announced that rideshare pickups at Terminal 4, 5 and 7 will be restricted. For Terminal 4, no rideshare pickup during the peak hours between 12:00 noon and 2:00 AM which is most of the day and nights. This restriction was supposed to end by Labor Day. I guess they were optimistic about that. For
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I recently read of the Funicular Crash in Lisbon a couple of days ago. This crash killed 16 people and injured 23 others. A tragedy all around. I have taken this funicular and felt entirely safe during my journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with the those who passed away from this crash The funiculars
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