Rental car size labels differ from maker categories
Consumers face mismatches between car rental classes and manufacturer labels. Analysts note Enterprise Hertz and Avis categorize vehicles differently, causing confusion and occasional perceived dishonesty. Experts urge using size as a guide and checking luggage and passenger limits for each company.
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Avis
Hertz
Enterprise
Nissan
Hertz Global Holdings
Bill Masterson
Cavallini
David Buck
Avis Budget Group
Enterprise Holdings
USA Today Research
Exotic Dishes and Fat Payoff of Summer Travel
Travelers chase bold cuisines abroad from chicken feet in Hong Kong to guinea pig in Peru while also gobbling conventional fare. A 2014 study cites 86 percent gaining up to three pounds on two weeks away, as explorers push boundaries and indulge, complicating health for both self and fellow travelers. Elliott, NatGeo Traveler editor, notes entitlement and absence of accountability fuel the trend.
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Hong Kong
West Virginia
Peru
Andrew Zimmern
Bizarre Foods
America
Cancun
James Treacher
Tonbridge
U.K
Dim Sum
Alan Muskat
Asheville
N.C
Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs
W.va
Monica Williams
Philadel
Phia
Seattle
Michael Brein
Santa Fe
Rob Volpe
San Francisco
Ask the Captain Crews tend to change airplanes frequently
Readers ask about how well crews know each other and why pilots and flight attendants fly different planes. Answers note strict procedures and computer scheduling optimize crew use, with safety intact even when crews change planes and delays can occur due to duty and availability rules.
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Myrtle Beach
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Dave
Ohio
Newark
Boston
Matt
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Pack Your Own Food While Travel Keeps You Energetic
David Nico urges travelers to pack healthy organic and non-GMO snacks to resist hotel restaurant temptations. Travel psychologist Michael Brein advocates constant walking and avoiding boulang eries. Health coach Melinda Arcara from Chester Springs Pa travels with family to buy fresh fruit vegetables and nuts at local stores.
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David Nico
Michael Brein
Melinda Arcara
Chester Springs
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