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Norovirus Outbreaks on the Rise: How to Stay Healthy on Your Next Cruise Ship
Booking a cruise is supposed to mean relaxing by the pool and enjoying endless food. However, recent headlines about gastrointestinal illnesses at sea are causing concern for travelers. If you are…
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Navigating the Historic Tourism Boom in Japan: Tips for Avoiding Peak Crowds
Japan is currently experiencing an unprecedented wave of international visitors. Driven by pent-up post-pandemic demand and a historically weak yen, tourists are flocking to the country in record…
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Cruise Gratuities Are Rising Again: How Much You Should Expect to Pay in 2024
Planning a cruise in 2024 requires a close look at your vacation budget, especially with the recent trend of rising daily gratuities. Most major cruise lines have increased their mandatory tipping…
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Spirit and Frontier Merger Fallout: What It Means for Ultra-Low-Cost Airfares
The saga of America's budget airlines has been a major corporate rollercoaster over the last two years. First, Frontier and Spirit planned to join forces to create a massive discount airline. Then,…
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Venice's Day-Tripper Tax: How the New Entry Fee Works and Who is Exempt
Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. To combat massive crowds, local officials have introduced a new entry fee specifically targeting day-trippers. If you are planning…
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Delta SkyMiles Devaluation: Strategies to Maximize Your Remaining Travel Points
Delta Air Lines recently made significant changes to its SkyMiles program. Many travelers feel frustrated by inflated award prices and the new Medallion Qualification Dollar requirements. If you are…
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New 2024 Airline Baggage Fees: How to Avoid Surprise Charges at the Gate
If you are planning a trip this year, you need to budget for the recent wave of checked baggage fee increases. Several major US airlines raised their luggage prices in early 2024, leaving many…
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Guaranteed Family Seating: Which Airlines Let You Sit with Your Kids for Free
Planning a family vacation is stressful enough without worrying if you will be separated from your young children on the airplane. Recently, the Department of Transportation started pressuring…
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Zero-Carbon Eco-Resorts: The Sustainable Lodges Leading the Green Travel Movement
Travelers are increasingly looking for ways to explore the world without harming the environment. Zero-carbon eco-resorts make this possible by combining cutting-edge sustainability with high-end…
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Marriott Bonvoy Changes: How Dynamic Pricing Affects Your Free Night Awards
Booking a hotel with Marriott Bonvoy points looks entirely different today than it did a few years ago. With the complete shift to dynamic pricing, award rates now fluctuate daily based on cash…
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The UK's New Electronic Travel Authorisation: A Guide for International Visitors
Traveling to the United Kingdom is changing. If you are planning a trip to London, Edinburgh, or anywhere else in the UK in 2024 or beyond, you need to understand the new Electronic Travel…
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Online US Passport Renewal is Back: A Step-by-Step Guide to the New Beta System
For years, renewing a US passport meant printing forms, securing a paper photo, buying a money order, and waiting in line at the post office. Now, the US State Department has brought back its online…
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New York City's Short-Term Rental Ban: Where to Stay Now That Airbnb is Limited
Planning a trip to New York City looks very different today than it did a few years ago. In September 2023, the city began strictly enforcing Local Law 18. This legislation effectively eliminated…
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