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5 Travel Scams to Watch Out For
Whenever and wherever you travel, there's always a chance that someone will try to scam you out of your hard-earned money. You need to keep an eye out for possible trickery and travel scams, from the very moment you start to book your travel until the time you get...
How to Avoid Overspending at the Airport
When airports first allowed shopping, it was a great way to kill time and maybe pick up something you forgot to take with you. However, items purchased at the airport tend to be a little pricier than the same items at a regular store. According to a Smarter Travel...
Robert & Mary Carey Spotlight: Key West, FL
If you’ve ever driven Highway U.S. 1 from Miami to Key West, you know first-hand what a truly beautiful and unique drive it is. Certainly it’s a long drive at about 165 miles, but if you haven’t experienced this travel adventure we’d encourage you to do it as there’s...
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Five Tips for Packing Light from the Pros
It seems everyone has a tip for how to make the most of the space you have in your suitcase. No one knows better, though, than flight attendants. Many of them use the Flight Crew Series Rollaboard from Travelpro. Here are a few of their expert packing tips, as shared...
The VERY First Thing to Do When You Get to Your Hotel
I can almost tell how my trip is going to go by how efficiently I can get set up when I arrive at my hotel. Unpacking begins with thoughtful packing, and by that I mean strategic placement of items in my luggage or garment bag. So, the first thing I do when I get to...
Trying to Decrease the “Less” Trajectory in Economy Class
With the airlines making record profits — a projected $36 million that's double the number from 2014 — those who work for and observe the airline industry are hoping to see a trend to decrease the "less" mentality that has typified economy class. International Air...
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Avoid Selfies on Vacation
An October article by Narina Exelby on the Kitbaggers website really struck a chord with us, when it comes to vacation photos. She discussed how taking photos of yourself — selfies — while on vacation can distract you to the point where you fail to relish the beauty...
Avoid Booking a Bad Hotel
It's one of our worst nightmares. The only thing worse than being stranded or lost while traveling is being stuck in a bad hotel. But how can you be sure if the hotel you're considering is a good one, and not just the result of a few faked reviews and a clever...
Some of the Best Luggage Hacks Ever
Everyone loves a list of life hacks, so we were unable to resist a recent article on Australia's News.com called The 15 Best Luggage Hacks Ever. There are some great ideas on this list, and we’ve even talked about some of them in the past, but we found a few old...
Road Warrior
Which US City Has the Best Airport?
Travelers today typically have a lot of options when planning their trips. Travel websites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Trip Advisor (just to name a few) help customers find the best rates on airfare and hotels, not to mention the best restaurants and tourist...
Changing Airline Fees Show No Signs of Slowing
Let’s say you’re about to take a week-long vacation. You want a direct flight, which is available but only for an extra fee. You’ll need to check a bag, so there’s another airline fee. And if you want a window seat, you guessed it, another fee. According to a study...
United Airlines Will Bring Your Bags to Your Hotel or Home
There has been plenty of buzz this year about how airlines and airports are modernizing their service to customers by offering free wifi, customer service via social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and upscale shopping experiences. Now, United Airlines is...
Travel Tips
Business Travelers Rejoice! Global In-Flight Wifi Connectivity Growing in 2017
Years ago, business travelers used to love or hate their flights. It was either a much-needed escape or a stint in solitary confinement. Like it or not, you were unreachable for the duration of your flight. No phones, no wifi, no Internet. If you didn't bring out some...
Survive the Hot Summer During Business Travels
We're experiencing a hotter summer than normal, at least down here in southern Florida (although friends and colleagues around the country are telling me they're feeling the heat too. There were even 120+ degree days in Phoenix in late June!) As many people are...
How to Prioritize Working Out While on a Business Trip
Traveling can suck the life out of you. While it may seem crazy to think about adding something else to your seemingly already-too-full schedule while you’re on a business trip, choosing to pound the pavement or hit the gym or find your zen really can help. Exercise...
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