When I travel, I am always trying to time my arrivals so that I am not knocked out during my trip especially for trips to Europe. Jet lag can turn a vacation or business trip into a slog of midday exhaustion and sleepless nights. Nothing is worse than being off cycle and have your ass […]
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I found a review of the TernX Carry-On Luggage Stroller sounds fantastic on paper. It promises to replace both a suitcase and a stroller with one sleek, carry-on-sized device that fits in airline overhead bins and transforms into a stroller in seconds. That’s a compelling pitch — especially for parents juggling toddlers, luggage, and flights.
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I didn’t buy a Tesla for the navigation. I bought it for the technology, the performance, and the promise of the future. And for the most part, Tesla delivers on that promise every single day (leaving aside issues with the tablet). Except when it comes to getting me from point A to point B. As
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I have a friend who says you should never drink the water on a plane and you should pass on ice cubes as well. He claims that they reuse the water tanks and never clean them so they could be infested with bacteria. I found an article from Travel + Leisure reporting on which airlines
I’m a huge fan of Apple AirTags. Having the peace of mind that you can track a lost bag anywhere in the world is a game-changer for all kind of travelers. While an AirTag won’t stop an airline from misplacing your luggage, it is often the only thing that expedites its recovery when things go
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We’ve all been there: You book a premium room for the extra space, but when you walk in, the bed looks… small. During a recent stay at the Hyatt Place in Downtown Boca Raton, Florida, I experienced this firsthand. What was advertised as a King bedroom turned out to be something much smaller. When we
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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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When traveling, we have all hoped to bring a souvenir that reminds us of our trip and the fun we had on it. If we have kids, then you have to bring them something. I have typically bought something for the airport for them. They love pretty much anything. But the key question is what
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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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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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