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Why Americans fell out of love with the hotel minibar

Travel NewsJune 29, 202538Views

Once synonymous with indulgent late-night snacks, hotel minibars were a hallmark of convenience for travelers in the 1990s and the early aughts. But that is not longer the case. The hotel minibar concept went global in 1974, when a Hilton in Hong Kong stocked its in-room fridges with tiny liquor bottles inspired by airline bar…

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Does the Trump Travel Ban Mean Americans Can’t Visit the…

As of Monday, the Trump administration's new travel ban has taken effect. Foreign nationals from 12 countries, mostly in the Middle East and Africa, are barred from entering the United States. And people from an additional seven countries are now subject to heightened restrictions. According to the White House, the move is necessary to protect…

June 10, 202533Views

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International tourists to U.S. fall, but Americans keep going abroad

Tourists look at the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, on Aug. 25, 2021. Andrea Merola | Bloomberg | Getty Images Caroline Smith, an accounting director from Verona, New Jersey, and her husband took their two children to Italy for Easter break this month. On the Spanish Steps in Rome, they ran into another family…

April 28, 202550Views

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Americans are leaving millions in free money on the table

Every year, millions of dollars in credit card rewards go unclaimed — money that could be covering travel, everyday expenses, or even cash back in your pocket. If you're not redeeming those rewards, you're leaving money on the table. As someone who leverages credit card rewards, I was somewhat surprised by the recent Bankrate survey…

February 20, 202559Views

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59% of Americans say this a top sign of success — it’s not wealth

Pt Stock | Moment | Getty Images When Americans measure success, they're not often thinking about their net worth or account balances. About 59% of polled Americans say that happiness — specifically, the ability to spend money on things that make them happy — is the most important benchmark of success, according to a new…

November 27, 202481Views

The Proposed U.S. Airline Mergers Are Terrible for Americans, And Here’s Proof Why

In his debut column for Frommer's, renowned consumer advocate William McGee explains why despite the hype, the proposed mergers of several major airlines won't turn out well for travelers. I spent Halloween in federal court in Boston at a trial that pits the U.S. Department of Justice…

April 29, 2024159Views

Turkey Drops Visa Requirement for North Americans, Granting Free Entry

In a flash of good news that got lost in the shuffle of holiday celebrations and grim headlines, one of the most exciting destinations in Europe has decided to stop charging Americans and Canadians for tourist visas. Between April 2023 and the end of that year, Turkey required tourists from the U.S. to register ahead…

April 28, 2024144Views