I can still remember my first rookie mistake on a cruise. It came about 15 minutes after I stepped on board a ship for the first time. I had worked my way up to the Lido Deck to take in the view, and I was almost immediately confronted by a beaming waiter holding out a […]
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. When booking discounted travel, there are numerous opportunities available, ranging from paid ticket sales to redemption promotions. However, one of the most reliable deals is the monthly Promo Rewards offered by Air France-KLM Flying Blue. These monthly exclusive discounts are on
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Have you recently taken a flight but noticed no miles were posted to your account? Maybe you forgot to include your frequent flyer number in your reservation. Fortunately, most airlines allow you to retroactively credit flights to your mileage account after you’ve flown them. However, some airlines give you less time than others to do so.
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Picture this: You’ve just stepped off a red-eye flight. You’re tired and just want to get through customs, grab an Uber, drop your bags and dive into bed. But then border security pulls you aside to search your luggage. That’s exactly what happened once when I rolled up to security after a trip to Paris
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Discover how running in the Windy City, and embracing its often challenging elements, builds the resiliency and mental toughness to take on the world. As Kira West prioritizes self-care throughout the seasons, the focus on wellness ripples outward to her work connecting with the city’s other passionate runners. Independent since 1906, New Balance empowers people through sport
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Last summer our family had a reunion in Alaska, venturing from forest to mountains to sea and staying up late into the subarctic evenings. The vibe was mellow; the Alaskan Amber went down smoothly. But something was missing. We’re all music lovers—my 20-something kids even tolerate some of the tunes I like—and I didn’t bring
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Some travel mistakes are minor and can be solved pretty easily. Others — like an expired passport — can ruin your vacation before it even starts. Most countries will not allow you to travel with a soon-to-expire passport, so you could be out of luck if yours is close to the expiration date. Related: When
For years, I’ve viewed kinesiology tape—those brightly colored stripes you see on the legs and shoulders of athletes—as nothing more than snake oil, something people used for show without any real benefits. All my experiences with athletic tape involved protecting an injured joint by tightly wrapping and immobilizing it. I was skeptical that a few
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Take a look at your account: World of Hyatt recently launched a potentially lucrative offer to help you earn more points and more night credits toward elite status. You can earn bonus points per qualifying night plus double night credits toward
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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information. As previously reported, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will finally require American travelers to carry a Real ID for domestic airport travel starting May 7, 2025. If you’ve traveled through a U.S. airport in the last few years, you may have noticed signs
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