I always dreaded long travel days with my kids. Getting airport lounge access has completely changed the way my family travels.

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Jamie Davis Smith's kids in an airport lounge
The author loves bringing her kids to the airport lounge.

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I'm a New Yorker who visited Erewhon, a high-end grocery store in Los Angeles, for the first time. The prices blew me away.

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Dr. Pauls Raw Animal-Based Smoothie made with organic raw kefir milk beef organs immuno milk blueberries honey bananas sea salt and maple is photographed outside Erewhon in Culver City on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Los Angeles, CA.
Erewhon is known for its smoothies.

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My favorite gem in Italy is just an hour from Venice. It's packed with stunning scenery and feels like stepping into a fairy tale.

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Colorful buildings and a covered bridge over a river in front of mountains.
I visited Bassano del Grappa, a less-visited city in Italy.

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Here's how to check TSA wait times before your flight

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Passengers wait for security screening at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport on Sunday.

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Many rave about the gondola rides in Venice, but they paled in comparison to another water-based activity from our trip

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jamie in a boat in a canal in venice Italy
My family did a gondola ride in Venice, but preferred our rowing lesson.

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I went to Ireland for St. Patrick's Day. I had a great time, but there are 5 things I wish I'd known before my trip.

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Amanda holds a cocktail while standing in a bar, wearing a Guinness sweater and an Ireland hat.

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Dubai's status as a global travel hub and luxury destination is being tested

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Dubai's status as a safe haven was challenged after strikes from Iran, upending thousands of flights.

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With snowfall at historic lows, Vail is betting Gen Z will show up for a better deal

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Skiers on lift at Vail resort
Vail Resorts said its targeting Gen Z to ensure the future of skiing.

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TSA is a mess at several airports — but most others are just fine

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Passengers line up outside airports.
Passengers at Houston Hobby Airport experienced TSA wait times up to three hours on Sunday.

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After 5 years, our family gave up full-time travel and YouTube success. I'm still worried we've messed up the kids.

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Family smiling in front of pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico
Our family returned to "normal" life after years of traveling full-time and sharing our adventures with hundreds of thousands of subscribers on YouTube. Our kids seem happy now, but I'm worried we messed them up.

Phil Lockwood

After we stopped traveling full-time, our 11-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, became obsessed with her bedroom.

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