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What People Steal From Hotels

POSTED December 7th 2024 BY Travel Writer
What People Steal From Hotels Have you ever taken something from a hotel? How about travel-sized shampoo or unused soap? Hotels expect that and even see it as advertising for the hotel you take home. However, what some people steal from hotels goes beyond that. Some hotel guests steal large and expensive items like towels and robes. No doubt you’ve found a card placed on...
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In 2025 US citizens must register with ETIAS to visit Europe

POSTED November 11th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Starting in Mid 2025, US citizens will need to register to visit the 26 European countries that make up the Schengen Area countries, which include some of the most popular destination countries of Spain, France, Italy, and Germany. This is a security screening of travelers prior to travel and entering European countries. Once you get your clearance from the European Travel Information and Authorization System,...
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Will Your ID be Valid for Your Next Flight?

POSTED June 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
The Mandatory Deadline for Presenting a REAL ID-Compliant License to TSA is Now May 7, 2025 Will the TSA accept your driver’s license as ID for domestic travel? Due to circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID enforcement deadline. The new deadline for REAL ID is now May 7, 2025.  The TSA will continue to accept...
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USPS Informed Delivery -Sign Up Before ID Thieves Do

POSTED May 10th 2024 BY Travel Writer
Do you get checks, tax documents, bank statements, credit cards, or legal documents in the mail? Sign up for USPS informed delivery on the USPS website. If you don’t, thieves could sign up first in your name and be informed before you are as to what is being delivered to you and whether it is worth stealing your mail before you have a chance to...
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Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

POSTED May 1st 2024 BY Beth Williams
Better Safe than Sorry – International Travelers Should Register with the Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) While many travelers may be aware that most countries abroad have a US embassy to contact in case of emergency, they may not be aware of a program run by the US State Department for travelers who travel outside of the United States.  The Smart Traveler...
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How Much Should You Tip-Guidelines for Hotels, Restaurants, and More

POSTED January 20th 2020 BY Beth Williams
How Much Should You Tip? Guidelines for Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars One question most travelers ask is how much should you tip?  Typically the one place you end up tipping most frequently is in your hotel. There is the bellstaff, housekeeping, the concierge and dining room personnel. If they provide a service, they typically should get a tip. How much you should tip for those...
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