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Why More U.S. Cities Deserve a Spot on Tripadvisor’s Best Food Destinations List

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Every year, Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Food Destinations list highlights the most beloved culinary cities across the globe — places where food lovers can feast their way through vibrant markets, iconic restaurants, and unforgettable local specialties. The most recent list features globally acclaimed cities like Rome, London, Paris, and Marrakech — all […]

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U.S. Airlines in the World’s Safest Airlines for 2026

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Each year, AirlineRatings.com — a respected aviation safety evaluator — publishes a list of the world’s safest airlines based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including incident history, fleet age, pilot training, international safety audits, turbulence prevention measures, and much more. In 2026, the site ranked 320 global carriers and highlighted the Top 25 full-service

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The Best Time of Year to Drive Into NYC: The Week Between Christmas and New Year’s

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For most of the year, driving into New York City feels like a test of challenge almost akin to an Odyssey.  You start with overcrowded highways then congested bridges and tunnels.  Once you arrive in the City, you are met with gridlock on the streets and almost impossible parking.  But there is one short period

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The “Book Direct” Myth: Why Hotels Want You to Pay More for Less

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A recent viral post from a Marriott employee on Reddit issued a dire warning to travelers: Stop using Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). The poster claimed there is zero benefit to using sites like Expedia or Booking.com, alleging they hide fees, offer worse service, and mark you as a second-class citizen the moment you check in.

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Have Marriott’s Fees Gone Too Far? The new “Marketing Fee”

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Hotel fees have officially jumped the shark. Even after federal rules forced hotels to show fees upfront, Marriott has found a brand-new way to squeeze guests—this time at a Kansas City Airport Fairfield. Meet the latest invention: the Destination Marketing Fee. Yes, you’re now being charged so the hotel can advertise… to you. Thanks to

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The Truth About Delta Upgrade Certificates: Why They’re Almost Impossible to Use

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For many Delta Air Lines loyalists, upgrade certificates were once the crown jewel of Medallion status—a reliable, premium perk that brought tangible value to loyalty. I chose for my choice benefit the upgrade certificates.  But in recent years, these highly coveted certificates have increasingly become a source of frustration rather than reward. Between limited availability,

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Why Do Airlines Decide What Snacks to Serve and How Can We Get More Pretzels?

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I saw an article on how airlines choose their snacks and I had a whole bunch of thoughts.  I never thought that they did it on a whim but I expected some harder data to decide.  My favorite snacks are the traditional pretzels and the cookies.  Unfortunately, salted pretzels are nowhere to be found.  I

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