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John Progar

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John Progar

Car enthusiast and motorsport addict who has been building, breaking, and writing about cars for over a decade. Former track day instructor with a background in automotive engineering. When he is not reviewing sports cars or writing buyer's guides, he covers travel destinations and home improvement projects from firsthand experience.

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Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park in Charleston, South Carolina, one of the named attractions inside the 20-block walkable grid south of Calhoun and east of King that this article argues is the only area worth staying in for a Charleston trip

TRAVEL · KINJA

Travel· Feature№ 263

The Best Area to Stay in Charleston, SC, in 2026 Is a 20-Block Grid

Local bloggers and aggregators bury the answer in hedging. The honest answer is south of Calhoun, east of King, with Ansonborough and Marion Square as the acceptable extensions. Anything outside that grid is a logistics exercise.

John Progar·12 min

Modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, the check-in environment where Marriott pre-authorizes room rate, taxes, and a per-day incidental amount for the entire stay against the card on file

TRAVEL · KINJA

Travel№ 254

Marriott Pre Authorization Hold How Long? Five Business Days. (The Famous 24-Hour Answer Is From 2014.)

John Progar·9 min

Bellagio Hotel and the Fountains of Bellagio illuminated at night on the Las Vegas Strip, one of the marquee MGM Rewards casino floors where front-desk upgrade authority is capped by the casino marketing system

TRAVEL · KINJA

Travel№ 253

The Real Way to Get Free Hotel Upgrades in Las Vegas

John Progar·10 min

Two mud-caked Jeep Wrangler JL hardtops with knobby off-road tires descending a rutted trail at golden hour, the wet-and-dirty use case the Mopar all-weather mats and Wrangler factory floor drains are designed around

AUTOMOTIVE · KINJA

Automotive№ 244

Mopar All-Weather Floor Mats for the Jeep Wrangler: Why the $223 OEM Mats Are Only Worth It If You Use the Floor Drains

John Progar·6 min

A wide empty airport terminal with a long row of unstaffed check-in counters under cool overhead lighting, the kind of post-shutdown scene that played out at Spirit Airlines stations on May 2, 2026, after a $500 million federal bailout collapsed and the carrier wound down operations at 3 a.m. ET

FLIGHTS & AIRLINES · KINJA

Flights & Airlines№ 243

Cheapest Airlines After Spirit's Shutdown: Zip Code Matters

John Progar·11 min

A modern hotel building at dusk with rows of illuminated guest-room windows glowing against a deepening blue sky, the kind of late-day inventory the article argues a traveler can usually book at a 26 percent discount inside the final week of stay because revenue management systems are pricing to fill the room rather than wait for a higher offer

TRAVEL · KINJA

Travel№ 240

The Best Time to Book Hotels: Book Late, Not Early

John Progar·10 min

A black top-freezer refrigerator with the lower fresh-food compartment door open, showing two soda bottles on an empty shelf and the brightly lit interior, the exact form factor and second-fridge use case Garage-Ready models are sold for

APPLIANCES · KINJA

Appliances№ 233

The Best Refrigerator for an Unheated Garage in 2026

John Progar·11 min

A pink cherry blossom tree in full bloom against a soft daytime sky in Japan, the centerpiece of a spring trip whose timing window only firms up weeks ahead

DESTINATIONS · KINJA

Destinations№ 226

When to Book a Japan Cherry Blossom Trip: A Moving Target

John Progar·12 min

Modern living room with a white sofa, brown wooden coffee table, and warm-neutral walls in soft natural light

INTERIOR DESIGN · KINJA

Interior Design№ 218

Is Millennial Gray Out of Style in 2026? Yes. Don't Repaint Yet.

John Progar·9 min

Wall-mounted white electronic doorbell device with a button and speaker grille beside an entry door

SMART HOME · KINJA

Smart Home№ 217

The Best Video Doorbell Without WiFi in 2026 Doesn't Even Have an App

John Progar·9 min

Roofer working on a residential roof, fastening shingles on a sunny day during a retrofit project

RENOVATION & HOME REPAIR · KINJA

Renovation & Home Repair№ 216

Is the SC Safe Home Grant Worth It in 2026?

John Progar·9 min

Crusty sourdough loaf with deeply scored ear sitting on a wooden cutting board after baking

APPLIANCES · KINJA

Appliances№ 215

The Best Stand Mixer for Sourdough Bread Isn't a KitchenAid

John Progar·9 min

Black and silver home espresso machine on a kitchen counter with a portafilter handle and steam wand

APPLIANCES · KINJA

Appliances№ 214

Is the Breville Barista Express Worth It in 2026? Not Anymore.

John Progar·8 min

Free-standing range and oven installed in a modern kitchen, set into the cabinetry between counters

RENOVATION & HOME REPAIR · KINJA

Renovation & Home Repair№ 213

The Cost to Convert Gas Stove to Induction in Florida in 2026 Is Lower Than You Think, Minus the Rebate That Doesn't Exist

John Progar·8 min

Airport departure area with passengers waiting near gate seating and large terminal windows

TRAVEL TIPS · KINJA

Travel Tips№ 212

How Early Should You Arrive at the Airport for an International Flight? Three Hours, Unless You Have These Credentials.

John Progar·9 min

Cruise ship docked at a Florida port terminal under bright morning sunlight with palm trees in the foreground

CRUISES · KINJA

Cruises№ 211

How Early Should You Arrive at Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal? Later Than You Think.

John Progar·9 min

Family with young children eating at a casual tropical resort restaurant during the dinner hour

FOOD & DINING · KINJA

Food & Dining№ 210

The Best Atlantis Bahamas Restaurants for Families with Kids on a Budget in 2026

John Progar·8 min

Laptop screen showing an airline booking site with rising fare prices, photographed in low light

FLIGHTS & AIRLINES · KINJA

Flights & Airlines№ 209

Do Airlines Raise Prices Based on Cookies? JetBlue Just Told a Customer They Do.

John Progar·8 min

Romantic restaurant table set with wine glasses and warm lighting next to a tropical waterfront at dusk

FOOD & DINING · KINJA

Food & Dining№ 208

The Best Affordable Restaurants at Atlantis Bahamas for a Date Night in 2026

John Progar·8 min

Adults-only Caribbean beach club with overwater loungers, palm trees and a quiet swim-up bar at midday

CRUISES · KINJA

Cruises№ 207

Is Pearl Cove Beach Club Worth It? Only One Tier Actually Pencils Out

John Progar·8 min

§Categories covered

Travel(4)Appliances(3)Flights & Airlines(2)Renovation & Home Repair(2)Cruises(2)Food & Dining(2)Automotive(1)Destinations(1)Interior Design(1)Smart Home(1)Travel Tips(1)