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The room rate is just one of a number of charges on your hotel bill. Here are some of the most common taxes and what they're used for.

This Tiny, Unexpected Item Should Always Be in Your Suitcase

When opening a box with a new product for the first time, you’ve probably noticed those tiny silica gel packets that always seem to accompany whatever item is inside. However, there’s another use for silica gel packets that travelers can take advantage of.

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5 Features We Wish Every Airport Had

Most airports are simply viewed as a necessary evil between point A and point B. But what if they didn't have to be? Here are five airport features we wish there were more of.

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The 10 Best Small U.S. Airports, According to a New Survey

While the biggest hubs frequently make headlines for flight delays and long TSA lines, small airports tend to fly under the radar. Wondering which small U.S. airports fly above the rest of the pack?

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Why Are the New TSA Scanners So Slow?

For some travelers, the new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) scanners have made the process slower, not faster. This naturally leads to a question: Why are they so slow, anyway?

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