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Is Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In worth it?

Is Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In worth it?

Is Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In worth it?

For $15 - $25 you can pay Southwest Airlines to check you into your flight 36 hours before departure via their EarlyBird Check-in program. But is it worth it?

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Why your favorite restaurant may soon charge you more for paying with a credit card

A court ruling could pave the way for credit card surcharges to be allowed across the entire country.

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Airlines have already collected more than $1 billion in bag fees this year

The amount of revenue airlines generate from baggage fees is up this year.

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These are the best times to visit Walt Disney World

A Disney World vacation is most enjoyable with airfare and hotel prices low, the thermometer hovering around 70 and the crowds thin. Here's when that happens.

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Is the Dominican Republic safe for tourists?

Tourism is a major industry in the Dominican Republic, but reports of tourist deaths and attacks have some worried.

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5 Peaks You Can Climb Without Waiting in Line on Mount Everest

The Points & Miles Backpacker is a weekly column appearing every Monday. TPG Contributor Brian Biros, who has backpacked the globe for the past 15 years, discusses how to fund this adventurous, budgeted and increasingly popular form of travel with points and miles. He’ll also explore all things backpacking-related. Read his story here and his high-level approach here. On May …

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5 ways to save money on travel by checking existing reservations

Already have your summer vacation planned and your reservations booked? You can still save money.

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A first timer’s guide to flying in first or business class

TPG wants first-time business or first class flyers know to make the most out of every second of your first experience turning left.

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Are helicopters safe? How they stack up against planes, cars and trains

Last week’s highly visible plunge of a passenger helicopter into the Hudson River raises the question: How likely are you to die flying in a passenger helicopter?

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Slimed! A review of Nickelodeon's family all-inclusive resort

Thinking about taking your family to Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Punta Cana this summer? Check out this review first.

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Hurry, here’s how to get TSA PreCheck before the next government shutdown

During the last government shutdown, hundreds of TSA agents called out sick to protest work without pay. TSA PreCheck can help you avoid airport delays caused by a future shutdown.

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