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DENVER, CO - A Denver area man's shocking airport rant went viral on Tik-Tok after he discovered a United Airlines gate agent was secretly plotting to ruin his vacation plans.

Man Discovers Airline Gate Agent Plotted to Ruin His Vacation

by Nancy PowellAugust 18, 2022August 18, 2022

DENVER, CO – A Denver area man’s shocking airport rant went viral on Tik-Tok after he discovered a United Airlines gate agent was secretly plotting to ruin his vacation plans.

ROCKFORD, IL - After a reportedly grueling day of travel with his family, a 34-year-old father of 3 made a beeline to a hotel bar shortly after checking in with this family. Witnesses said Gilmer slammed his hand on the bartop and demanded 3 shots of the cheapest tequila.

Dad heads to hotel bar and pounds 3 shots after grueling day of traveling with family

by Lee BallouJune 25, 2022May 30, 2022

CHICAGO, IL - A business traveler is forced to admit that maybe Chicago is finally turning things around after only getting mugged once on his recent business trip to the Windy City.

Business traveler pretty satisfied he only got mugged once on recent Chicago business trip

by Lee BallouJune 13, 2022June 10, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA - The County of Los Angeles issued new guidance this week banning all county employees from traveling anywhere outside of the county. The travel ban is in response to local politicians disagreeing with literally every other city outside of their borders' political views.

Los Angeles bans travel to any place outside of County

by Lee BallouMay 29, 2022May 6, 2022

BARSTOW, CA - A family of 4 recently moved Barstow to the top of their summer vacation planning list. According to the father, it's so much more than just a place to use the Bathroom before continuing on to Las Vegas.

Family seriously considering a visit to Barstow for their big family vacation

by Lee BallouMay 9, 2022April 17, 2022

ROTORUA, New Zealand - An American tourist vacationing in New Zealand is sure that driving here is something he can’t possibly survive, and his whole family will definitely die a fiery death before the trip is over.

American tourist driving in New Zealand convinced his family will die in fiery crash

by Nancy PowellMay 3, 2022April 15, 2022

LAS VEGAS, NV - One man's hotel hack is really pushing it after he demands resort fees be reimbursed when the property can't produce a notary public.

Man demands refund of Resort Fee after hotel can’t actually find a Notary

by Jon Nickel-D'AndreaApril 24, 2022April 24, 2022

BOSTON, MA - After several years of avoiding the subject one travel blogger finally relents, penning first Maldives article, and leveling up her travel blog in the process.

The Travel Blogger

Travel blogger finally writes obligatory article about Maldives

by Lee BallouMarch 30, 2022March 31, 2022

DETROIT, MI - A non-descript Fairfield Inn just outside of Detroit, Michigan is the latest target for the unpopular Marriot "Destination" fee, causing many to scratch their heads.

Detroit Fairfield Latest Hotel Targeted For Marriott “Destination” Fee

by Kyle StewartMarch 30, 2022March 30, 2022

KONA, HI - Carly and Luke Elmsworth are seriously considering leaving their two young kids in Hawaii after a chaotic flight to the big island for vacation. Two exploding diapers, three hours of crying, and a cracked iPad screen were the tipping point.

Couple seriously considering leaving their kids in Hawaii after chaotic first flight

by Lee BallouMarch 30, 2022March 30, 2022