But the ultimate "road warrior" test was in the family car driving to Florida for a quick 4-day vacation.

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Kaffee, who is selling real estate after retiring from Eastern Airlines, made a quick trip back from a Florida vacation to pick up his car, which was delivered at 7 a.m.

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It can be a vacation-ruiner real quick.

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Renting out a vacation home can be an excellent way to make a quick buck.

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