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Here are 10 suggestions to use time-stamped, GPS noted smartphone photographs or scans to counter false financial claims from rental cars companies, hotels and AirBnBs who charge you for damage for which you’re not responsible. buff.ly/7gXRbMT
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The Capella Sydney, a 192-room luxury hotel in the meticulously restored Department of Education building in Sydney, Australia, is betting that modern luxury guests want something deeper: a connection to the place they’re visiting. Learn more. buff.ly/arHGc3y
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) conducted about 55,424 electronic device searches at the U.S. border in fiscal 2025. Experts are questioning electronic device searches at the U.S. border that are not supported by reasonable suspicion. Learn more. buff.ly/jV6QX2L
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Overpacking got more expensive this year. In April, the major U.S. airlines raised the fee for a first checked bag to $45 on most domestic routes. November is a good month to break the habit. It could save you a few bucks in bag fees, too. buff.ly/ma2cOOQ
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In Philadelphia, the Amtrak station is totally ADA (Americans for Disability Act) accessible for passengers. My wife uses a rollater get around. All went well in the Philadelphia to D.C. trip, but that was definitely not the case on the return. buff.ly/PQV0lfu
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Is it right that 5 U.S. carriers collected more than $12 billion in seat fees from 2018 to 2023, charging for picking a spot on a flight on which you’ve already bought a ticket? That's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to airline fees. Learn more. buff.ly/9vad2wX
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This information is especially good for first-time cruisers, but are helpful for all as they plan for and go on their cruise. These 14 include a pre-cruise checklist, after-booking advice, and what to be sure to do once onboard. buff.ly/9zfBAn6
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For most travelers, the middle seat is a contact sport. Millions of passengers are about to spend hours wedged between strangers fighting over who gets the armrests. Here are some new rules for middle-seat survival. buff.ly/teJrXXT
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Has behavior in the air gotten worse? It seems so. Have you experienced or been guilty of these 17 worst air travel behaviors that the author's readers, friends and family have seen in the last year? buff.ly/TvsiR7L
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The hotel industry generated $85.1 billion in local, state and federal taxes in 2025, up $1.7 billion from the previous year. A single line marked “taxes” makes it too easy for cities to keep raising them. Learn more. buff.ly/TWVGRgV
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When you set foot inside the Château de Candes, a 19th-century neoclassical hotel built on a UNESCO World Heritage Site about a two-hour train ride from Paris, you'll find both a wellness center and, for lack of a better term, an artist colony. Learn more. buff.ly/aqwxFfA
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Did you get charged a hidden 3% venue fee at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC? Please visit this site: venuefeesettlement.com
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Bought a beer, popcorn or other concessions at Capital One Arena lately? Check your inbox.
Thousands of fans may be eligible for cash from a $4.5 million settlement over a 3% "venue fee" challenged as a deceptive junk fee.
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The author has personally used Apple Airtags in a variety of travel situations for years and highly recommends them. But, there can be problems that arise when using them. One big tip is don't attach your Airtag to the exterior of your luggage. Learn more. buff.ly/5CCuabf
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The extensive wind power and bioenergy in Freiamt, Germany, also serves the town's tourism sector. As a result of its sustainable energy system, the village is drawing visitors from across Germany and abroad who want to see these installations firsthand. buff.ly/ejxfTpA
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Things are changing at airports. Twenty-five years after the attacks of 9/11 that brought about greater security measures, some of those measures have been walked back or even eliminated. Learn more. buff.ly/1LmWuO1
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Yes, brewing moonshine is all part of our country's history, especiallyu when you consider the Prohibition years--learn all about the moonshine capital of the world in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. buff.ly/bgj8q0l
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The northern fall foliage has started to change -- viewing it in Quebec City and Quebec Province, is definitely the way to go. You'll find wonderful dining and ambiance in addition to the outstanding fall foliage. buff.ly/J4sPT2l
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Those who remember 9/11 vividly are also well aware of all the changes within the aviation industry to help ensure safety. Just read through these 9/11 aviation changes and see how much plane travel differs from only 25 years ago. buff.ly/MN21uDn
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The red zone, defined as that anxious stretch from your front door to your airplane seat, is all about loss of control, according to experts. Here is a four-step red zone survival guide from an experienced traveler. buff.ly/IfTzWJH
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