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How your vacation is being ruined by a new kind of hotel guest

A toxic blend of self-importance and social blindness is creating a new class of traveler — from the check-in bully to the buffet hog

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Would you pay to recline your airline seat?

WestJet is locking its economy seats in the upright position. Reclining will now cost extra. Is this the end of comfort — or just the next phase of…

Oct 18 •

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CONSUMER ALERT: California bans deceptive car rental pricing

A new law targets junk fees that frustrate motorists. Will this spread to other states?

Oct 13 •

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How airlines trained travelers to pay more and accept less

Convenience, habits, and fatigue has created a generation of resigned passengers. Who will rescue you?

Oct 12 •

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Arizona Confidential: We're tourists in our own state — here's what we did

In this episode: It's our final podcast from the United States! Here's what we did in Phoenix. (Recorded 10/10/25 in Phoenix)

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Has the government shutdown affected your travel yet?

It's been a week since the U.S. government ground to a halt. How is it affecting your trip?

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