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  • orange cat riding in car

    Need To Take A Road Trip With A Cat? Here's What You Need To Know

    By Lexi Kassler April 29th, 2023

    Preparing your cat for a road trip is not all that hard, but you do have to listen to their needs and slowly introduce them to the experience.

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  • person waiting for luggage x-ray

    Heating Pads (And Other Unexpected Items) That Can't Go In Your Carry-On

    By Lexi Kassler April 29th, 2023

    Going through airport security can be a bit chaotic. Does TSA keep travelers safe? Yes. Does this fact make it any less annoying for travelers? Absolutely not.

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  • One of the Great Lakes

    The Best Towns To Visit On The Great Lakes

    By Sanjay Surana April 29th, 2023

    Here's our list of some of the most peaceful and beautiful places worth visiting around the Great Lakes, both in the United States and in Canada.

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  • woman standing in hotel room

    Tips For Choosing The Right Hotel Rewards Program For Maximum Savings

    By Matt Berry April 29th, 2023

    Once you start looking at hotel loyalty programs, you may end up even more confused. But as complicated as they seem, all share one goal - brand loyalty.

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  • Baby sleeping

    Here's How To Get A Baby Bassinet For Your Flight

    By Caitlyn Knuth April 28th, 2023

    Knowing you have a long haul or red-eye flight coming up can be daunting. Bringing an infant into that travel experience is even more complicated.

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  • woman looking for lost object

    Yes, Hotels Can Mail You The Items You Left Behind. Here's How

    By Lexi Kassler April 28th, 2023

    But what happens when you reach out to them, how do you make the process go a bit more smoothly, and what can you do to prevent losing items in the first place?

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  • Amtrak train in forested area

    Is The Amtrak Guest Rewards Elite Status Worth It?

    By Matt Berry April 27th, 2023

    Just like airlines, Amtrak offers an elite status through a reward point system but is earning Guest Rewards Elite Status worth it? Maybe, but it depends.

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  • woman on vacation

    Travel Insurance Vs Trip Protection: Which Is Right For You?

    By Lexi Kassler April 26th, 2023

    Understanding the difference between travel insurance and trip protection is like differentiating between breeds of dogs or cats. The same but very different.

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  • family in airport

    How To Ensure Your Family Gets Seated Together On A Flight (Sometimes For Free)

    By Matt Berry April 25th, 2023

    When booking a flight, some parents assume they'll be seated next to their kids. Although an understandable assumption, this isn't necessarily the case.

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  • Planes lined up on runway

    Stranded On The Runway? These Are Your Rights As A Passenger

    By Laura Jones April 23rd, 2023

    You've made it through airport security, boarded the plane, stashed your luggage, and your vacation has begun. Except your plane is stuck on the tarmac.

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  • Capitol Building mid-day

    Here's What You Can Skip On Your Trip To Washington, DC (And What To Do Instead)

    By Richard Chachowski April 23rd, 2023

    From little-known monuments to tips on dining and transportation, here are some of the best things you can do and some crucial things you might want to avoid.

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  • Hotel bathrobe and glasses

    What You Can (And Can't) Take From Your Hotel Room

    By Caitlyn Knuth April 23rd, 2023

    Whether items are taken on purpose or by mistake, it creates expensive issues for the industry. Guests might also find themselves banned from a hotel chain.

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  • RV couple laughing

    How To Find Free Overnight Parking For Your RV

    By Caitlyn Knuth April 22nd, 2023

    Living in an RV offers the opportunity to hit the road whenever you'd like. Embracing new places and experiences with every mile can be refreshing and exciting.

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  • Hands cleaning a remote

    Things In Your Hotel Room You Should Clean After Checking In

    By Caitlyn Knuth April 22nd, 2023

    While amenities can be adjusted and rooms upgraded, the one thing travelers can't personalize is how a hotel room is cleaned behind the scenes.

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  • woman boarding train

    Limited PTO? Here Are 5 Travel Strategies To Max Out The Fun

    By Matt Berry April 22nd, 2023

    So, while Americans aren't guaranteed to receive any PTO, most do. However, since these days are limited, you may need to be creative when it comes to using it.

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  • Man yawning while driving car

    When, Where, And How To Sleep In Your Car On A Road Trip

    By Laura Jones April 22nd, 2023

    Here are some tips on choosing where to pull over for the night during a road trip, and how to make sure that you're comfortable and safe while you snooze.

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  • people seated on an airplane

    The Etiquette Of Airplane Seat Swapping: How To Handle A Switch Request

    By Lexi Kassler April 21st, 2023

    Sometimes it's okay to ask someone to switch seats on a plane, and sometimes it's totally okay to say no and not feel like you're being a curmudgeon.

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  • airplane on runway at sunset

    What To Do When Your Flight Is Diverted And How To Get Compensation

    By Laura Jones April 20th, 2023

    Diversions range from minor inconvenience to a major headache depending on whether a flight can continue on its planned route and how long it is on the ground.

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  • happy woman in airplane seat

    Strategies For Scoring The Best Seat On The Airplane

    By Matt Berry April 20th, 2023

    If you've already booked your flight, there are a few strategies worth knowing that could score you the "best" or a "better" seat on a plane.

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  • Person holding car rental key with car in background

    Should You Book A Rental Car Before A Flight?

    By Laura Jones April 18th, 2023

    The best thing to do if you need to rent a car when you travel is to check prices and decide if it's worth booking your tickets and rental car at the same time.

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  • Hand holding luggage in front of departure board

    What Is Single-Trip Travel Insurance And When Should You Use It?

    By Lexi Kassler April 18th, 2023

    Single-trip travel insurance can cover a variety of issues, including trip delays and cancellations, medical expenses, and more. But read the fine print.

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  • traveler looking at departure board

    Tracking Your Next Flight Can Help You Avoid Getting Blindsided By Delays

    By Lexi Kassler April 17th, 2023

    There's plenty you can do to take things into your own hands and make sure you're fully prepared for any upcoming problems with your flight.

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  • Checking receipts

    Here's What You Can Do About False Hotel Minibar Charges

    By Caitlyn Knuth April 16th, 2023

    Fortunately, there's no need to panic or pay the false costs. Following a series of steps will help you rectify the error and remove the charge from your card.

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  • person planning a trip

    Here's Why Planning Every Little Detail Of Your Trip Is Actually A Bad Idea

    By Matt Berry April 16th, 2023

    Tightly-wound itineraries can turn into marching orders, and when you're always thinking about the next itinerary item, you're unable to absorb the present.

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  • woman holding champagne on flight

    How To Score A Complimentary First-Class Upgrade On Domestic Flights

    By Matt Berry April 16th, 2023

    The difference between first class and coach seats isn't subtle, and if you've seen the price tags for first class, nor is the price difference.

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  • woman with insomnia

    How To Block Out Pesky Hallway Noise When Staying In A Hotel

    By Caitlyn Knuth April 16th, 2023

    Hotels are designed to welcome many guests at once. This makes noise pollution tricky to entirely avoid, and intrusive sounds can make a hotel stay stressful.

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  • resort pool from above

    Here's How You Can Get Out Of Paying Hotel Resort Fees

    By Matt Berry April 15th, 2023

    Also known as destination fees, amenity fees, or resort charges, these mandatory resort fees are typically hidden from the advertised rate of the hotel room.

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