No judgment here. Who among us hasn’t been tempted to take a few goodies from our hotel room? As long as you know the rules, you’re golden. But if you’re not careful, you can also get charged for walking away with stuff from your room. There can sometimes be a fine line between freebies and straight up theft! Without further ado, here’s what items you can and can’t take from your hotel room.  Items you can take from a hotel room Take home all the toiletries Let’s start with the good news. People have been “stealing” the toiletries from hotel rooms since time immemorial. The even better ne ..read more

We’re bringing back one of our most compelling series of interviews, People of Cryptocurrency. There’s no shortage of fascinating and intrepid professionals in the Crypto space these days, and we’re checking in with some of the best and brightest to get their takes on the state of digital coins like Litecoin. First up, we’re chatting with serial entrepreneur and innovator, Shan Belew. Let’s dig in! Hi Shan! Can you share a bit of your personal backstory and how you came to/discovered cryptocurrency and Litecoin specifically? I was an engineer at a DOE national lab, and a co-worker of mine was ..read more

Late summer never looked so good! It’s a late summer hotel sale! CheapAir.com is offering 10-60% discount on hotel properties in cities across North America. When you book a trip, you’ll enjoy up to 60% off thoughtfully selected hotel properties for every taste and budget. Here’s just a selection of what’s on offer in popular destinations. Chicago, IL  30% off The Royal Sonesta Chicago River North 30% off The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop 30% off The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL 61% off The Tides Ocean Luxury Suites 61% off Hyde Beach House Hollywood Pr S ..read more

The whole idea of  travel “junk fees” is quite the hot topic. In fact, the Federal government is promising to root them out and implement better consumer protections. So it begs the question – which travel fees are legitimate and which can we consider “junk fees?” Airline Fees Baggage Fees Okay, so this is a biggie, and so relatable. It used to be that baggage was included in the price of your airline ticket. This is no longer the case. These days, airlines tend to use an a la carte business model for most airline tickets. If you’re bringing a bag, you may have an allowance, but especiall ..read more

Most people don’t scrutinize the writing on their boarding pass at all, let alone for a mysterious “SSSS code.”. But we’re here to suggest you do a quick scan for this “SSSS” code when you receive your boarding pass. If you see it, you’re in for a more invasive, thorough screening process at the airport. So what gives? Why me? How you got flagged with an SSSS code for additional security screening SSSS stands for “Secondary Security Screening Selection. It’s an indication that the airline or the TSA likely flagged you for additional TSA screening. Most Americans who suffered through this scree ..read more

Looking for free advice while planning your next trip? Check out these TikTok travel tips for the latest and greatest from content creators. 1. Never buy the center seat when booking seats with a companion @oskaranddan Try this hack next time to get the whole row to yourselves#travel #travelers #aviation #foryou #fyp #travelhacks ♬ Jugnu – Badshah 2. Get to the airport earlier @ivebentraveling Always allow 2 hours minimum at the airport besties, we dont miss flights in THIS economy #tsa #tsaprecheck #airportlife #airportsecurity #airporthacks #airporttips #traveltips #traveladvice #greenscreen ..read more

Flying with your service dog isn’t complicated, but some of the rules have recently changed. From everything you need to know pre-flight to in-flight etiquette, let’s look at the essential playbook. Here’s everything you need to make your next flight a success. Emotional support animals are out For the past few years, the airlines had a policy permitting “emotional support” animals on flights. There’s no longer a category of service animal permitted for “emotional support.” You can read more about how this came to be right here. The Department of Transportation (DOT) made sweeping changes: Ai ..read more

The whole idea of “junk fees’ is quite the hot topic. In fact, the Federal government is promising to root them out and implement better consumer protections. So it begs the question – which airline fees are legitimate and which can we consider “junk fees?” Baggage Fees Okay, so this is a biggie, and so relatable. It used to be that baggage was included in the price of your airline ticket. This is no longer the case. These days, airlines tend to use an a la carte business model for most airline tickets. If you’re bringing a bag, you may have an allowance, but especially on the low cost carrier ..read more

Airline tickets can be expensive. But if you’re lucky enough to live in one of the following metropolitan areas, airfare can be downright affordable! Here’s which U.S. airports are a bargain and which ones will set you back a pretty penny. Which U.S. airports are the cheapest to fly from? A new report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics tells us the average round trip flight cost* out of the top 10 cheapest airports is under $150. The cheapest airport is in San Bernardino, California, with an average ticket price of just $98. Cheapest Airports San Bernardino (SBD) Santa Maria, Califo ..read more

The answer to this question is not actually where you “should” store your carry-on bag. Actually, the answer is where you absolutely should NOT store your carry-on. You should never ever stow that carry-on behind you on the plane. Here’s why.  There are a lot more bags on the airplane In recent years, the airlines have gone to an a la carte menu of services and amenities, which means you have to pay more for bags. People want to keep costs down. Frugal travelers may have checked a bag in the past, but these days go carry-on only. This means overhead bin storage on the airplane is usually ..read more