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Ramsey Qubein

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  • Travel Writer, Freelance
  • None, Freelance (Pursuitist, Forbes, Business Traveler)
  • None, Freelance (CNBC, Forbes, NerdWallet, USA Today, AFAR, Conde Nast Traveler)
  • None, Freelance: USAToday.com; AFAR.com
  • None, Freelance, CNBC, Forbes, NerdWallet, USA Today, AFAR, Conde Nast Traveler
  • None, FREELANCE (FORBES, NERDWALLET)
High Point, United States
As seen in: MSN, MSN Canada, MSN UK, Yahoo Life, Bloomberg News, Forbes, MSN South Africa, TIME, USA Today, USA TODAY 10Best and
Covers:  business travel, airlines, hotels, cruises, loyalty programs, travel industry trends
Travel journalist flying 400,000 miles a year; 175 countries/50 states/7 continents; find me@ CNBC, Forbes, NerdWallet, USAToday, AFAR, CondeNastTraveler+✈️

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Ramsey Qubein is a freelance travel journalist covering the hotel, cruise, and airline industry from every corner of the globe. His primary areas of focus include the world of business travel, loyalty programs, and the travel trade market.

His work has appeared in numerous consumer and industry publications including Travel+Leisure, Readers Digest, BBC Worldwide, Islands, Business Traveler, Fortune, Airways, Travel Age West, MSN.com, Bustle.com, and AAA magazines. Ramsey is also a regular colum…

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A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters

A Room With a Runway View: Airport Hotels for Plane Spotters

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Pay With Paze and Earn 10x Points on Chase Credit Cards

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By Ramsey Qubein Verified
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Disclaimer: NerdWallet strives to keep its information accurate and up to date. This information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider or specific product's site. All financial products, shopping products and services are presented without warranty. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution's Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding.
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At U.S. Customs, a Single Piece of Fruit Can Cost You $300. Here’s How to Avoid Being Fined.

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By Sophie Friedman Verified, Ramsey Qubein Verified
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This article was originally published in 2018 and most recently updated on July 8, 2026, with current information. Culinary souvenirs are one of the most delicious ways to remember your trip, and many foods are allowed through U.S. customs. But if your bag is randomly searched by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer who discovers food that isn’t allowed or food that is but hasn’t been declared, you could face a $300 fine.
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You Can Book a Mexican Vacation for 15,000 Points a Night

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By Ramsey Qubein Verified
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Disclaimer: NerdWallet strives to keep its information accurate and up to date. This information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider or specific product's site. All financial products, shopping products and services are presented without warranty. When evaluating offers, please review the financial institution's Terms and Conditions. Pre-qualified offers are not binding.
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