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Inspired by Bad Bunny’s extravaganza performance at the Super Bowl half-time show? Enjoy a five-star getaway in his native Puerto Rico, with world-class beaches, nightlife, fishing and golf, hiking in a rainforest, plus history, eco-adventures and more. And you can visit without a US Passport, since Puerto Rico is part of the USA, with
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Scammers and fraudsters know that online dating websites see a surge in sign-ups between New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, and the bad guys are busy trolling for lonely men and women, especially seniors living alone. Avoid these romance scams that will break your heart, even steal your life savings.
A delayed flight has happened to all of us. Sometimes, it’s just a minor inconvenience. Other times it means missing a connection, and your tour group or cruise ship leaves without you. In 2025, US travelers lost 1.5 million hours because of flight delays – which equals 171 years. What are the major causes of
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Valentine’s Day 2026 features a diverse mix of restaurant deals, ranging from high-stakes luxury to playful, low-stress celebrations. Diners can enjoy heart-shaped pizzas and donuts, Valentine’s Day prix-fixe menus, and “experience-driven” dates like fast-food weddings and caviar pairings. Whether you’re searching for a romantic steakhouse dinner or a nostalgic “Love Castle” reservation, these Valentine’s Day
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Scam Alert – Direct payment apps like Paypal, Venmo and Zelle are being used increasingly by scammers to steal your money, your identity, or both, including taking advantage of online shopping by impersonating banks and other well-known companies. You won’t be able to get your money back, so here’s what to watch out for to
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Movies on the cheap – AMC is changing it’s long-running Discount Tuesdays program to include Wednesdays. That’s two days a week to see new film releases for 50% off, and he deal includes 50% off on popcorn and drinks.
You’ve been warned. Starting Feb. 1, 2026 if you don’t have a REAL ID or other acceptable ID to board a flight, the TSA will charge you $45 for processing an alternative identification. You’ll also be subject to delays for additional screening which could cause you to miss your flight. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
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Beware of the email or text scam that says “check your order”, “your order status”, “your order cannot be shipped” or something similar, from businesses you are likely to shop, including Walmart, Costco, Amazon, Target Walgreens, FedEx and NetFlix. Since more of us are ordering more online these days, it is more important than ever to be vigilant about responding to online orders, which could be a scam.
CBS announced recently that the popular and multi-award-winning The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is being cancelled in May 2026. Here’s how to get tickets before the show goes off the air after a decade, on May 21, 2026. Tickets to shows taped in NYC are FREE. Anybody who wants to sell you tickets to
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The best late night TV shows are taped in New York City, and tickets are FREE. Here’s how to get tickets to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, including for standby tickets.