The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.After spending the past couple years more or less cooped up, I think we could all use …
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Are you going on vacation this summer? If so, Google can take a good guess as to where. Analysts for the site recently looked at three months’ worth of searches for summer flights and used that data to create a list of the top 20 places that U.S. travelers are hoping to visit this summer. …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.SeaWorld and its family of amusement park destinations are giving a big “thank you” to active members …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Imagine saying goodbye to long, stressful layovers and trying to carve out a small space at a …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Now for a limited time, Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways is offering discount flights from the U.S. …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.When it comes to beach vacations, Hawaii often tops the list of most-desired vacation spots. Unfortunately, getting …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re still looking to book a summer vacation, Groupon is offering some major deals at Great …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve ever dreamed about viewing wildlife in Svalbard, sailing past fjords in Greenland or experiencing stunning …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.You’re ready to get out and about for the summer vacation season, but instead of flying, you’d …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.While summer may not be officially here according to the calendar, it has unofficially begun with kids …
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Do you have a special teacher in your life that you’d like to recognize? If so, Norwegian Cruise Line has a new contest to celebrate them by giving away a free seven-day vacation. Enter your favorite teacher into the Norwegian Cruise Line “Giving Joy Sweepstakes” between now and June 9 by submitting an online application …
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The U.S. Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) recently announced a rule change that the agency hopes will make air travel easier for people traveling with teenagers. Its PreCheck service now allows teens to accompany their TSA PreCheck-enrolled parents through expedited security screenings at airports. “Teenagers aged 13-17 may now accompany TSA PreCheck enrolled parents or guardians through …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Summer is right around the corner and you’d love to enjoy a getaway. But, travel prices are …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Are you ready to pack your bags and head out of town for a little rest and …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.With just a short time left in the school year, teachers are looking forward to summer break …
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The Transportation Security Administration is piloting a program to use facial recognition at airport screening checkpoints, an effort ruffling the feathers of privacy advocates ahead of the agency’s planned expansion of the technology this year. At 16 airports around the country, travelers insert their ID into a machine that scans its photo and matches that image with …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re looking to book a vacation this summer, Universal Orlando Resort is offering up a deal …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Whether we’re driving kids to and from practice, commuting to the office or taking a long road …
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J.D. Power released its annual rankings of airline customer satisfaction, and the results reflect a flying public beset with high costs, fees and travel disruption, though still clamoring for post-pandemic travel. This leaves airlines in a powerful position, filling seats and emboldened to keep fares high, but the economic winds could soon shift. “I’m always reminded of the …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.A bag that’s gaining popularity on TikTok for being cheaper than another that’s nearly identical — but …
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The Department of Transportation (DOT) is working on legislation to require airlines to compensate passengers and cover expenses related to controllable delays and cancellations. The rule would hold airlines responsible for amenities like meals, hotels, transportation and rebooking — in addition to compensation — when they are to blame for stranding passengers. “When an airline …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Traditionally, airport woes tend to be related to delays and cancellations and grumpy fellow passengers. But recently …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Summer means increased daylight, warmer weather and more trips to the beach. If you’ve got little ones …
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Filling up at the pump in recent years has been more of a roller coaster ride than a cruise down the highway. Prices for gas had hit frightening highs in many parts of the U.S. AAA is offering an optimistic forecast on the price you could see at gas stations this summer. You may see …
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Have you been in this situation? You’re on a long flight, tired and cranky from feeling cramped. You can’t fall asleep sitting upright no matter what you try. It can be quite challenging to get comfortable when you have to stay in the same position for 10 hours. While business- and first-class seating comes equipped …
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A remote Scottish Island could be yours for approximately $185,000. Barlocco Island, which is about 25 acres, is located off the southern coast of the Scottish mainland. The uninhabited island is accessible by boat during high tide. However, you could walk or drive to the island during low tide, the listing says. The buyer could …
Imagine spending a year or more on a cruise ship, sailing across each of the seven seas as you check experiences off your bucket list and visit nearly every world wonder. Sounds like a dream, right? Too bad you have to work. But don’t give up on the dream just yet — if you work …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.You can cruise through 2023 — literally — with an all-you-can-sail annual pass from Margaritaville at Sea. …
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Traveling with kids can be a great adventure — but it may also be filled with many potential pitfalls. Here are some mistakes parents make when exploring the globe with their children and what to do instead. 1. Trying To Save Money With A Cheaper Flight Adobe Flights are often the most expensive part of …
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As you plan your summer travel, you might be debating whether staying in a hotel or an Airbnb will be more cost-effective. According to a recent Forbes survey, the answer may depend on your destination. It turns out that some cities’ hosts are notorious for adding extra fees. These fees can often be shocking for …
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Annual passes are making a return to Disney World. According to a Disney World blog post, the passes will go on sale for Disney Vacation Club members on April 13. The general public can begin purchasing the passes on April 20. Disney paused new sales of the annual pass in 2021 during the height of the …
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cIn this modern age, financial crimes seem to happen everywhere and to everyone. If you’ve ever had your credit card hacked, you already know it can make you want to pull your hair out. While credit card companies do offer some protection for victims, it’s still an alarming (and annoying!) situation to deal with. First, …
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Just ahead of the busy summer travel season, Google Flights announced that it’s testing out a new …
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Many of us are planning our summer trips right now and deciding how we’re going to get to our destination. One of the first things you have to decide when traveling is whether you will fly or drive. Unfortunately, both will be more expensive this year. Travelers heading out on spring break are well aware …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Lindblad Expeditions is giving families an excellent opportunity to explore the world’s most remote and stunning destinations …
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If you’re looking to plan a trip this spring or summer, a viral TikTok video may help save you money on your flight. The video by @sam_jarman suggests never searching for a flight directly from an airline, as it will be more expensive. Instead, he says to type “Google Flights” into your browser. In Google …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re the type of traveler who prefers to hit the road after dark or catch the …
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When you’re booking an international trip on a budget, it can be hard to know when to pull the trigger on airline tickets. With flights opening for booking about a year in advance, prices tend to fluctuate quite a bit. How do you know if you’re getting the best deal on your next vacation? As …
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Have you ever shown up for a flight thinking you have plenty of time to make it to your gate, but then see the security line snaking around the terminal? Or, have you ever had one of those tight international connections and worried that you’d miss your flight home because the U.S. customs line was …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve ever taken a trip to Disneyland and left wanting more, you can now fly nonstop …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’re a fan of Southwest Airlines but still haven’t signed up for one of their credit …
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Looking for something to do this summer? Frontier Airlines is offering an all-you-can-fly summer pass, at $399. The pass will be valid from May 2, 2023, through Sept. 30, 2023. For each flight, you’ll pay $0.01 in airfare plus applicable taxes, fees, and charges at the time of booking. The “GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Summer Pass” includes …
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If you’re looking to rent a home or condo for spring travel, you might notice some changes on Airbnb, as well as some other home rental websites. They are designed to help travelers and hosts by making booking simpler and reducing surprise fees. Caitlin Ignatowski, who rents out a small suite in the back of …
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You may have heard about “quiet quitting” — a phenomenon in which employees unobtrusively check out of their jobs by deciding to do the bare minimum. From the employer’s point of view, this type of attitude robs a company of that individual’s skills and enthusiasm without reducing headcount. Now there’s a new workforce trend that’s …
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Pasta brand Barilla is making Valentine’s Day extra special this year by giving away boxes of their new heart-shaped pasta and, for one very lucky fan, a once-in-lifetime vacation. The new limited-edition Barilla Love shape is inspired by one of Barilla’s 35 pasta cuts — Mezzi Rigatoni, which has ridges to improve sauce retention. It …
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Netflix, one of the entertainment industry’s leading streaming services, recently posted an unusual job opening. Someone looking for a job at Netflix might expect to find listings in programming, marketing or something similar. However, this new career opportunity will allow the winning candidate to soar into the sky as a flight attendant aboard one of …
Disneyland and Disney World are making changes that could save visitors time and money. Disneyland is adding about two months’ worth of days that its $104 ticket will be available. That’s the lowest price for a single-day ticket. The theme park will also allow visitors to begin park hopping two hours earlier. Starting Feb. 4, …
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The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.If you’ve always wanted to explore the country while traveling by train, now is a great time …
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Inflation has affected the prices of goods, services and the general cost of living. So it’s no surprise that airline ticket prices have also increased. However, airfares have risen much faster than overall inflation, with an annual increase of 42.9%, the highest on record. So if you plan to spend a significant amount on air …
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If you travel for the holidays, consider keeping your bags packed at this time of year. According to research by Hotels.com, the weekends before Christmas and after the New Year are your best bet for getting a great deal on your lodging. “In a typical year, travelers can find the best deals between Labor Day and …
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