Transporting plants via plane is not quite as straightforward as you might have thought. On the one hand, you are given more leeway by TSA than you might imagine. But […]
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Hotels vs Motels, Inns, & Other Lodging: The Definitive Guide
If you’re like me you may have wondered what the difference is between a hotel and other types of lodging like motels, inns, lodges, resorts, hostels, and BnBs. Are there […]
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16 Airport Hotels Located Inside or Adjacent to Airport Grounds
Airport hotels can be extremely convenient whether you are departing extra early or arriving extra late. There are lots of airport hotels but some of them are special because they […]
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12 Ways to Know if Your Hotel Room Is a Good Deal or Not
Sometimes it’s not very easy to tell if you’re actually going to get what you paid for when it comes to hotel bookings. There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’ve […]
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Do TSA Officers Have Guns & Arrest Powers? [2022]
A lot of travelers get a little bit nervous when going through airport security. They are afraid of something going wrong and having a badged TSA officer give them trouble […]
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17 Reasons You Could Get Flagged by TSA
Do you ever worry about getting flagged by TSA when making your way through an airport? Well, there’s quite a few things that could potentially trigger you getting flagged by […]
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Resort Fees: What Are They and Why Are You Being Charged Them?
Resort fees are definitely one of the most controversial fees the travelers frequently face. Because these are usually charged on a nightly basis they can add up quickly and result […]
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How Much Are Extended Stay Hotels Per Month? (Prices & Rates) [2022]
A lot of people stay in extended stay hotels for weeks at a time. So a common question that travelers have is how much does it cost to stay at […]
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Rental Car Company Pet Policies: How to Avoid Getting Charged Hundreds of Dollars!
Bringing a pet such as your dog in your rental car is very doable. In fact, a lot of rental car companies don’t actually charge extra money for your furry […]
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What Does Do Not Disturb On Your Hotel Door Really Mean?
Have you ever wondered what that “do not disturb” or “room occupied” sign on your hotel room door actually means? Do you have any legal protections when you place that […]
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