Travel
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Don’t Sink Your Wallet: 7 Things You Should Never Buy While on a Cruise
As soon as you set foot on a cruise ship, you’ve effectively marooned yourself on a budget-busting island. Sure, your food might be included, but can you resist the tropical cocktails, the enticing room upgrades, or the specialty dining options?…
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Public Phone Charging Stations, According to the FBI
Despite the popularity of public phone and device charging stations at airports, festivals, hotels, and malls, the FBI is warning people to stop using them to avoid becoming victims of the latest scam: juice jacking. According to the FBI, “bad…
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No Passport? No Problem for These Cool Island Vacations
The phrase “island vacation” may conjure visions of exotic places, but what if you’re in the mood for some island time and you don’t have a passport — or want to stay closer to home? Sun, sand, and surf aren’t…
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Our Greatest Natural Resources: Inspiring National Parks to Explore in Every State
America’s national parks offer visitors inspiring and affordable ways to unplug and reconnect with nature. Although not every state has a national park, the National Park Service also oversees national monuments, national historic sites, and national rivers, among other areas.…
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Grab Your Helmet: Epic Motorcycle Rides Across America
What makes a road great for motorcyclists? Depending who you ask, it could be scenery, skill-testing twists and turns, or diversions such as historic sites and museums of iconic bikes that can turn a day of riding into the highlight…
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Airbnb Rental Scams to Watch Out For
From tiny homes to kid-friendly rentals, there’s an Airbnb for every type of travel. Many of its 4 million hosts and 5.6 million active listings are trustworthy and valid. However, many travelers’ daydreams have turned into nightmares due to scams.…
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Win a Free Trip to Finland to Learn About Happiness
Want to go to Finland, the country the United Nations named the happiest one on earth? Want to go there for free? And learn about happiness while you’re there for…
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Are Timeshares Worth It or a Total Scam?
For all their glossy brochures featuring tropical vistas and happy-go-lucky couples, the timeshare industry is best known for its predatory practices. Their employees will lock you in a conference room…
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Traveling Overseas Soon? Getting Your Passport Might Take Longer Now
If you’ve been so busy planning your itinerary, shopping for vacation clothes, and taking daily walks to prepare your traveling legs for an upcoming trip overseas that you’ve put off…
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10 Signs You’re Being Too Cheap While on Vacation
While setting a budget and sticking to it helps avoid financial stress and overspending (especially during times of inflation), there’s a fine line between cutting costs and allowing yourself to splurge…
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The Cost of Gas the Year You Were Born
More than a year after Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices have fallen to about $3.44 this week. Though last year’s record spike above $5 was attributed to the war, major…
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I’m Planning My First Trip To Disney World. Here’s How I’m Keeping My Sanity
When I started planning my family’s first trip to Walt Disney World Resort, I went in blindly. You just book a hotel and get a park reservation, right? Absolutely not.…
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Redditors Share Some Highly Questionable Carry-On Luggage Hacks
If you’re not a light packer, flying can be an exercise in frustration. Luggage fees can range anywhere from $30 to $100 extra for a flight, leaving most travelers stuffing…
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A Stay at Ted Lasso’s Favorite Pub Would Make Even Roy Kent Happy
If you just can’t get “Jamie Tartt do-do-do-do-do-do” out of your head, you’re undoubtedly excited that the third season of “Ted Lasso” has started — and you’ll probably want to…
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Themed Hotel Rooms You Can Book in the US and Beyond
Some hotels are famous in their own right, but others have to do a bit more to stand out. One way to do that: Offer eye-popping themed hotel rooms that…
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When Not to Visit These 22 Popular Cities — and When to Go Instead
The best time of the year to visit a destination can be a truly subjective decision. It depends on what you’re after really. Are you seeking a bargain on accommodations…
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The Most Luxurious RV Resorts Across America
For many RV owners, a patch of concrete in a quiet spot is all the comfort they require for a night or two. For others, a few more bells and…
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These Money-Saving Disney World Tips Are Gold, According to Redditors
Want to take an affordable vacation? Avoid going to Disney World. That’s easier said than done if you’re a parent who wants to make your kids’ childhood dreams come true.…
