Travel
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Is Spirit Airlines Safe, and Why Is It So Cheap?
Spirit Airlines’ reputation for crummy service remains unmatched. Just take a look at its review page, which is plastered with comments calling Spirit “the worst airline ever.” That said, there aren’t many carriers that offer $30 one-way tickets to major…
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Before You Set Sail, Learn these Surprising Cruise Ship Facts
Cruise ships are a hugely popular travel and vacation choice, with 20.4 million passengers worldwide taking cruises in 2022. But even if you’ve been on a cruise before, chances are you’re not aware of everything that goes on behind the…
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14 Fabulous Swim-Up Pool Bars Across America
Floating through crystal-clear water to refresh your margarita at a swim-up bar is no longer limited to private islands and luxury resorts. The concept of the swim-up pool bar started in — where else? — Las Vegas, and many of…
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Couple Retires on Cruise Ship Because It’s Cheaper Than a Retirement Home
After saving your entire adult life for retirement, you’re left to figure out what you do with the remaining years of your life. Do you stay put and stick to what you know? Maybe you move to a retirement village…
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9 Things You Should Never Buy at the Airport
Airports can pretend to be cafes and nightclubs all they want, but in truth, we Cheapists know that being at the airport is a miserable experience. In addition to all the money we’ve spent to be there in the first…
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From Crab Croquettes To McSpicy Paneers: Here Are 25 Fan Favorites From McDonald’s International Menu
Few brands are seen as more all-American than McDonald’s. But as the world has grown smaller, the fast food giant’s menu has grown wider. The chain has served up locally inspired fare around the world for years, well beyond its…
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Mar-A-Lago Photos: What Former President Donald Trump’s ‘Winter White House’ Looks Like on the Inside
Mar-A-Lago is infamous for many reasons, but Donald Trump taking up residence there and a subsequent FBI raid might top the list. Built by Marjorie Merriweather Post of breakfast cereal…
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I Ate the World’s Best Kentucky Fried Chicken at KFC Headquarters
I am a lover of all things fast food, but one of my favorite aspects is the innovation behind each item. When you pick up some weirdo new burger at…
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Historic Events So Ridiculous That They Sound Fake
This AskReddit thread-inspired piece takes a look at various events that popped up throughout history that involved such strange behavior and outright conflicts that at times it’s truly hard to…
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The Biggest Hotels in the World
It’s unlikely these hotels and resorts from a mere 2,000 rooms to more than 7,350, will flash the “no vacancy” sign. But visits might cost you dearly.
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Airbnb Guests Share Their ‘Most Common Complaints’
From noisy neighbors to dirty rooms, guests recently shared their most common Airbnb “complaints” on Reddit, where superfans discussed what makes the difference between a holiday horror story, a mediocre…
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Spooky Ghost Towns Across America
There is something unsettling about walking through an abandoned town, whether the buildings are crumbling and broken or still creepily intact, as though residents just disappeared into thin air. Some…
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Haunted Hotels to Make Your Stay Spooky
Some of America’s hotels have histories that are centuries old and reportedly still have guests that’ve long overstayed their welcome. Spend a night at one of these notoriously haunted hotels…
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Genius Hack Shows How To Turn a Beer Can Into a Camping Stove
Camping aficionados and travel enthusiasts are always on the hunt for ingenious methods to simplify their outdoor experiences. Here at Cheapism, we love the art of re-purposing everyday items in…
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This Is the Unhappiest State in America
There are plenty of factors that play into overall happiness, and the past few years have been a challenge for some. COVID-19 impacted travel, businesses, and incidentally, happiness. But how…
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Stunning Photos of the World’s Most Hard-to-Visit Places
Many gorgeous places rarely see tourists because they’re too remote, politically risky, expensive, or lack the infrastructure that makes trips doable. Others are simply closed to visitors. Still, nothing can…
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Where America’s Most Famous Outlaws Are Buried
Outlaws and criminals from the past are fascinating historical figures, and despite their crimes, some people want to pay their respects at their gravesites. There are many well-marked burial sites…
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Where to Find the Best Meatballs Across America
The children’s novelist Sharon Creech once wrote, “Life is like a bowl of spaghetti. Every once in a while, you get a meatball.” But if you crave a meatball more…
