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Ziplock bags make TSA check-in faster and easier

Ziplock bags make TSA check-in faster and easier

Elizabeth offers a great travel tip on how a few Ziplock bags can make your check-in at the airport a lot easier.

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Hotel Rates Follow the Airlines’ Lead

Hotel Rates Follow the Airlines’ Lead

Hotels are taking a page from the Airlines by charging hidden fees and high WiFi charges.  Here’s what to look for before you sign the register.

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Cunard Introduces Ala Carte Dining On The Queen Elizabeth

Cunard Introduces Ala Carte Dining On The Queen Elizabeth

What’s old is new again. Cunard’s new ship, the Queen Elizabeth, will have a special ala carte restaurant when it sets sail this fall. It’s based on the Veranda Grills of yesteryear and Paul has the details of it’s revival on today’s pod.

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Being unfamiliar with tipping customs where you travel can ruffle feathers and ruin vacations.

To Tip Or Not To tip? That Is The Question

Trip Advisor shows interesting British habits when it comes to tipping service.

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Star ratings vaguely depend on more than guest service.

Star Ratings, Do They Mean Anything?

When it comes to the Star ratings at hotels, restaurants and cruise lines, their meaning is in the eye of the beholder. But there are some guides to get past the hype.

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Customer Loyalty is richly rewarded by airlines and hotels

Loyalty Programs

When it comes to expecting customer service, these days customer loyalty is more important than how much you pay. And it never hurts to ask nicely.

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Up in the Air is a movie about a traveler trying to reach 10 million miles for the perks

Up in the Air’s travel advice

Does the movie “Up in the Air” offer good advice for travelers? Believe it or not, YES! Paul has the details.

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With a little research, a little knowledge,  taxi drivers can't take you for a ride

Taxi Tips – Don’t Get Taken For A Ride

Knowing a few simple tips can prevent taxi drivers from taking an  tourist for a ride.

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Getting great service

Getting great service

Even though writing a letter to hotel management praising great service, goes a long way, servers quite literally thrive on an appropriate tip.

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Medical Travel

Medical Travel

There’s a growing trend in traveling overseas for medical care.  And while you can save money, it pays to know the ins and outs before you go.

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