Scammers are always trying to figure out ways to outsmart the most naive and trusting of us. There are Facebook hoaxes galore (here’s how to recognize them) but scam calls …
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Cruises
Unvaccinated Guests On These Cruise Lines Will Face Some Hassles
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe governor of Florida has been playing “chicken” with the CDC and cruise companies for several weeks. Whether he’s doing it as a form of political grandstanding or because he’s …
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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has reported that in July 2020, a pilot in Australia reportedly fell asleep and remained as such for at least 40 minutes, while in …
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to ease border restrictions for travelers who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As per POLITICO.com, the mayor of Canadian border cities …
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There are very few “positive” things you can say about the coronavirus pandemic, especially in the travel industry. Tourist destinations took advantage of their “pause” to work on long-needed renovations. …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Hawaii’s New Ride Option Instead Of Uber/Lyft, Taxi Or Rental Car
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegTourists to Hawaii are finding it increasingly difficult to find wheels. Rental cars currently cost a fortune (that’s if you can find a rental car at all), to the point …
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Travel
These Are The First Caribbean Islands To Only Allow Vaccinated Visitors
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegShort of Canada and Mexico, the Caribbean Islands are some of our closest international neighbors. Some of them were also among the first foreign countries to reopen to visitors from …
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Rental Cars
Pilot Program To Save On Central FL Car Rentals Will Be Permanent
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegEven before COVID caused prices to go through the roof, car rental companies had a bajillion add ons. Some were big, some small, some were needed, some not, but they …
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Weekly Recap
New Google Maps Feature Is Perfect For Travelers, What Happened When They Let Passengers Use Unlimited Wi-Fi, Upcoming Airbnb Fee Changes?
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or so. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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Funny Stuff
They Live Near An Airport & Complained About Plane Noise. The Responses Were Classic!
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen I was a little girl, we lived pretty close to JFK and frequently had planes flying overhead. I grew up with it, it was a way of life and …