You have until the end of Friday, January 17, to buy a USA Rail Pass from Amtrak for just $299. The usual price is $499. The USA Rail Pass is like Amtrak's version of Europe's Eurail pass. The American version allows passengers to take 10 rides on Amtrak trains within a 30-day period for one…
Cashless tollbooths may be convenient for locals, but they're hostile to out-of-towners. As states eliminate tollbooth workers so cars can zoom through sensor points using transponders, tourists get shafted. How Florida's toll roads trap tourists In Florida, a state with an economy that depends on tourism, cashless tolls are particularly merciless. In the heavily touristed…
No-frills carrier Frontier Airlines has come up with a novel way to fill unsold seats. Frontier sells a so-called "All-You-Can-Fly" pass that, in exchange for a membership fee, permits customers to confirm flights the day before departure and pay only the taxes and fees, which vary by airport. Customers report that using the pass often…
This'll have to be quick—because Southwest's promotion will be, too. Until Thursday, September 5, Southwest Airlines opening a window to register for its Companion Pass deal, which allows members of its Rapid Rewards program (sign up for free here) to get a second ticket for free when they buy one for themselves. There are a…
Ever since the pandemic, one of the biggest annoyances at Disney theme parks has been the monetization of lines for rides. A few years ago, Disney invented a way to trick customers into paying extra for something that was previously bestowed for free as a mark of Disney's fabled quality. The standard lines, the ones…
March 28, 2024
If you’re a frequent cruiser, chances are you’re going to visit a few cruise ports in the Caribbean more than once. And even if it’s a new-to-you port of call, the town may not offer much to see or do, and the cruise line’s shore excursions on offer may be pricey or…