Scuff luck

Car Rental, Travel Advice

This is what to do if you’re assessed a car rental AI damage fee. Hertz has installed AI-assisted vehicle scanners at major airports across the US, with more to follow. While the company claimed the system would “enhance the frequency, accuracy, and efficiency” of its...

No room at the inn (yet)

Accomodation, Hotels, Travel Advice

Here’s the scoop on hotel check-in times. We all know hotels publish check-in and check-out times. While many properties will flex on early arrivals, most travelers reasonably expect that, at minimum, a room will be ready by the posted time. But is that actually...

In your corner

Accomodation, Hotels, Travel Advice

This free hotel hack gets you more space without paying suite prices. Want a bigger hotel room without paying for an upgrade? Here’s a simple hack that works more often than you’d expect: Ask for a corner room. We’ve all experienced the disappointment of...

Skip the airport car rental counter

Car Rental, Travel Advice

Save money by picking up your rental car near your hotel. Yes, car rental companies like to charge you an additional fee for returning the vehicle to a second location. But did you know that often doesn’t apply to rentals within the same metropolitan area? When...

Pack it in

Lists, Luggage and Bags, Packing, Travel Advice

If you’re ready to ditch the baggage claim blues, here’s how to master the carry-on game. Those of you who know me know I am a carry-on only girl. Sure, if I’m on safari, or a surf or ski vacay, I’ll check a bag (although I have been know to stash clean undies...

Baggage and switch

Flights, Planning, Tickets, Travel Advice

Here’s a carrier-by-carrier breakdown of carry-on and checked baggage fees, who still flies free, and how to outsmart the system before your next trip. If you’ve priced airfare recently, you’ve probably noticed your “cheap” ticket isn’t...
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