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Lydia Mansel

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Lydia Mansel

    8 Best Places to Retire in South Carolina, From Coastal Towns to Historic Cities - AOL (opens the original)

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    South Carolina has all sorts of appeal for retirees. For starters, you have the incredible weather. The Palmetto State experiences relatively mild temperatures year-round—rarely will it snow in the Lowcountry—and its summers are famously warm. The subtropical feel allows for plenty of golf, walks on the beach, fishing, gardening, boating, and hiking, all of which are hobbies beloved by many retirees. Then, you have the financial considerations. South Carolina doesn’t tax Social Security benefits

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Lydia Mansel

    This Is the Only U.S. National Park South of the Equator—With Volcanic Islands, Rainforests, and Turquoise Ocean Water - AOL (opens the original)

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    The National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote and least-visited national parks in the U.S. Explore the park beneath the waves at Ofu Beach. Camping is not allowed within the park—make your home base at Tradewinds Hotel American Samoa, which is within convenient driving distance to Pago Pago International Airport. Hike the 5.7-mile-long Siu Point Trail to the village of Saua, considered one of the most sacred sites in Samoa. After a long day outdoors, feast on Samoan classics such

  3. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Lydia Mansel

    Travelers Should Do This Simple Search Before Booking a Hotel, Rental, or Trip—and It Could Help Spot Travel Scams - AOL (opens the original)

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    Some travelers like to plan their trips very loosely, booking a flight and a few hotel nights and figuring out the rest after they land. Others who are more type A prefer to have their itinerary nailed down and every worst-case scenario accounted for. If you fall into the former category, you may want to read a new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on how to avoid travel scams—and then spend a bit more time on the research phase of your next trip. But don’t worry: It’s an incredibly

  4. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Lydia Mansel

    Flight Attendants Say This Common Aviation Phrase Before Takeoff—Here’s What It Means and Why It’s Important for Safety - AOL (opens the original)

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    If you’re a frequent flier, a few things start to become routine—turning your phone on airplane mode, listening to the pre-flight safety speech, putting your chair in the upright position. They become so familiar, you might not even think twice about them. But if you take the time to listen and pay attention to what’s going on around you as a plane prepares to depart, you may see or hear a few things that catch your attention. The next time you board a flight, keep your headphones off and listen

  5. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Lydia Mansel

    Flight Attendants Do This 90-second Hotel Room Safety Check Before Unpacking—and They Call It the ‘Hotel Room Autopsy’ - AOL (opens the original)

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    Frequent travelers may have their routines down pat, but flight attendants and cabin crew members have it down to a science. According to CabinCrew24, a resource run by former cabin crew members, many flight attendants employ a precise 90-second inspection around a new hotel room to ensure a safe environment before settling in. Dubbed “the hotel room autopsy,” the process is done in six steps in under two minutes and consists of various scans upon entering the space. “This is not a nervous habit

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