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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Naples Shore Day, Done Right: Book Direct, Skip the Markup, See the Best of It
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Naples Shore Day, Done Right: Book Direct, Skip the Markup, See the Best of It

The one thing worth the port day in Naples is **Pompeii with a licensed archaeologist** from Askos Tours. This is not a close call. The ruins are the single reason most cruisers tolerate this chaotic port, and a genuine licensed archaeologist guide is what turns dusty rubble into a forensic drama of a Roman city flash-frozen in 79 AD by Vesuvius. You walk the actual stone streets of the forum, peer into frescoed villas, visit the brothel with its explicit wall paintings, and stand before the ...

Wells Fargo Is Ending Points Pooling: Act Before It Changes
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Wells Fargo Is Ending Points Pooling: Act Before It Changes

Wells Fargo is killing the quiet family hack that let couples and multi-card households consolidate Autograph, A…

JetBlue's New 'Mint Base' Fare: What You Actually Lose
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JetBlue's New 'Mint Base' Fare: What You Actually Lose

JetBlue is rolling out Mint Base fares on August 27, 2026, and if you book on autopilot you’ll show up at the ne…

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