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Travel Tuesday: Mirage Resort King Room Hotel Review

Earlier this month, I had the chance to check out the 2022 CES convention... so you know what that means: it's time for another installment of my Las Vegas Content Bonanza™. Today's entry is actually a tad different as the situation is rather unique. See, rather than checking out a...
Soarigami

Travel Tuesday: Soarigami Review — A Novelty That's Pretty Genius

Two years ago — in early 2020 — I bought a product I was hoping to get a lot of use of on all of the airplanes I figured I'd be hopping on. At this point, I don't even really remember how I discovered it, but its inclusion on my list...

Global Entry: What is it and is it Worth it for Travelers?

If you’ve traveled internationally in recent years, you may have noticed signs for Global Entry as you made your way to the long line for customs and immigration when arriving back in the States. Furthermore, if you’re anything like me, you may have assumed that this Global Entry offering was...
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Travel Tuesday: Using Abbott BinaxNOW Ag Card Home Test with eMed Telehealth Services for Travel

I'm not sure if I have awful timing or amazing timing. Exhibit A: I started this Travel Tuesday column in February of 2020, just before travel halted — but it could be argued that this actually worked well since I could reflect on past travels while people were daydreaming about an...
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Travel Tuesday: Bose Sleepbuds 2 Review — A Travel Essential?

Is there anything better than a good night's sleep? Alas, so few of us are regularly able to achieve such luxury for one reason or another. Whether you're traveling or are at home, errant noises in the night may be among the things keeping you awake or interrupting your slumber....
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Travel Tuesday: I Am Now a Buc-ee's Believer

Last year, my wife and I took a business trip to Dallas. Along the way, we passed a couple of gas stations that bore a distinctive and adorable beaver mascot and bright yellow background on their signage. For a moment, I thought perhaps the beaver was named "Katy," although that...
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AAA Review: Is AAA Worth It in 2024?

When I turned 16 years old and got my driver’s license, one of the gifts my father gave me was a AAA (American Automobile Association) membership. In 2013, following a short lapse in membership, my wife and I decided that our road-tripping ways would make having AAA a smart idea....
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Travel Tuesday: Universal's Aventura Hotel Review

For as many theme parks as I've been to in my life, it's not very often that I actually get to stay on property at these resorts. So, while visiting Orlando back in October 2023, I decided to change that and book a stay at Universal's Aventura Hotel — located at...
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How You Can Save Even More with Pepper Rewards This Month

A mere few weeks ago, I discovered an app called Pepper Rewards — and I've been in love with it since. Simply put, the app allows you to buy digital gift cards from several brands and earn 5% back. While this 5% back can't be used for cash, it can...
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Allbirds Offering 30% Off Sale Ahead of Spring (Rainy) Season

One of my favorite shoe brands is having a sale. Currently, Allbirds is offering 30% off on a number of their shoes, including their water-resistant models. By using the code SPRING30 at check out, you can save 30% on "select styles" of shoes. Thankfully, "select styles" include both the Wool...