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Flight Attendant Is Under Investigation for Accepting A Bribe
Flight Attendant Is Under Investigation for Accepting A Bribe
I just another ridiculous story on reddit.  A flight attendant is under investigation for accepting...
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Resort Fees Have Official Gotten Out Of Control
Resort Fees Have Official Gotten Out Of Control
I found an interesting article on View From The Wing  In it, Gary Leff found a couple of hotels...
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Voluntary Bumping: What's Your Magic Number to Miss a Flight?
Voluntary Bumping: What's Your Magic Number to Miss a Flight?
A couple on their honeymoon were faced with a dilemma.  They were just married and were ready to...
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Newsday's Best Of List is Just a Advertising Promotion Scam
Newsday's Best Of List is Just a Advertising Promotion Scam
Rant of the Day:  I read a Newsday’s Best Long Island Restaurants on the Water and I started to...
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Communication is The Key To Success in Pickleball
Communication is The Key To Success in Pickleball
As you move up the pickleball ladder, you learn that there are certain keys to success.  The first step...
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Ode to the Great Philadelphia Export: The Philly Pretzel
Ode to the Great Philadelphia Export: The Philly Pretzel
Let’s settle this once and for all. When it comes to pretzels, there’s a clear winner, and...
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Cruise Ship Crime Stats: What Happened in Q1 2025?
Cruise Ship Crime Stats: What Happened in Q1 2025?
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) Is required under the the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety...
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Hotel Double Standards on Early Check-Ins and Late Room Availability
Hotel Double Standards on Early Check-Ins and Late Room Availability
In the world of travel, timing is everything. Arriving at your hotel early, especially after a long and...
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A Slice of Heaven: Maureen's Kitchen Best Chocolate Cake
A Slice of Heaven: Maureen's Kitchen Best Chocolate Cake
Maureen’s Kitchen is a beloved Long Island eatery that renowned for its classic American comfort...
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Tip Fatigue and Its Impact on the Waitstaff
Tip Fatigue and Its Impact on the Waitstaff
Tipping has been changing since COVID.  During COVID and thereafter, people have been requesting...
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Vacation Nightmare: How to Recover from Lost Credit Cards
Vacation Nightmare: How to Recover from Lost Credit Cards
When you are traveling, there are few key things that you rely on.  Those being your Passport, Money,...
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Do Not Kamikaze To The Kitchen In Pickleball
Do Not Kamikaze To The Kitchen In Pickleball
When we first learned to play pickleball, we were instructed time and again that you win more points...
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Footwork Fundamentals: Elevate Your Pickleball Skills
Footwork Fundamentals: Elevate Your Pickleball Skills
I was playing pickleball with a bunch of guys last week.  These players were all at varying levels. ...
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Tipping Fatigue: Are You Over-Tipping at Fairfield by Marriott?
Tipping Fatigue: Are You Over-Tipping at Fairfield by Marriott?
When you stay at a Fairfield by Marriott, you can expect friendly service and a comfortable stay. I saw...
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Hospitality is the King at the Little Maven
Hospitality is the King at the Little Maven
I met my daughter in NYC for brunch this past weekend.  We chose Little Maven, which is a modern...
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Are Hotels the New Budget Airlines? The Decline of Daily Housekeeping at Marriott
Are Hotels the New Budget Airlines? The Decline of Daily Housekeeping at Marriott
Another Marriott property has announced housekeeping at a luxury as opposed to a basic service. ...
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Newark Airport Delays: Causes, Tips, and How to Cope
Newark Airport Delays: Causes, Tips, and How to Cope
We have read about the air traffic controllers losing track of planes causing significant traffic delays...
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Tired of "Carousel Lice"? Tips for Stress-Free Baggage Claim
Air travel can be stressful, and sometimes it feels like we’re all packed into a confined space,...
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Piccolo's of Mineola: Authentic Italian Food on Long Island
Piccolo's of Mineola: Authentic Italian Food on Long Island
Piccolo’s of Mineola has been a beloved Italian restaurant on Long Island for many years, and for...
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How to Perfect the Ideal Serve in Pickleball
How to Perfect the Ideal Serve in Pickleball
I was playing pickleball with this banger yesterday and his serve intrigued me.  He would try to...
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From New York to San Francisco in Hours: The Astonishing Power of Flight
From New York to San Francisco in Hours: The Astonishing Power of Flight
I had a realization this morning about the wonders of travel today.  I can leave my house in suburban...
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New York Has Determined What A Sandwich Is
New York Has Determined What A Sandwich Is
We finally have the answer to eternal question of what constitutes a sandwich?  For years, people...
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Travel Nightmare: Marriott Guest's Clothes Disposed Of by Staff
Travel Nightmare: Marriott Guest's Clothes Disposed Of by Staff
In yet another example of lack of service exhibited by Marriott properties, a guest at the Westin National...
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Is Marriott About to Charge You for a Clean Room?
Is Marriott About to Charge You for a Clean Room?
Back in the day, when you stayed at a hotel, your room would be cleaned and refreshed each day. ...
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Your Phone at the Border: Are Your Digital Secrets Safe?
Your Phone at the Border: Are Your Digital Secrets Safe?
I just read an article in the New York Times on how this journalist travels with a burner phone during...
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Hotel vs. Airbnb for Travel: Pros, Cons, and How to Decide
Hotel vs. Airbnb for Travel: Pros, Cons, and How to Decide
I have a trip to Los Angeles in October for 3 nights and I am trying to decide whether I should book...
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Lake Grove Wegmans: Long Island's New Supermarket Powerhouse
Lake Grove Wegmans: Long Island's New Supermarket Powerhouse
Recently, I went to the new Wegman’s in Lake Grove on Long Island to see what all the hype is about. ...
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Hampton Inn: Favorite Story of the Day!
Hampton Inn: Favorite Story of the Day!
My favorite hotel story of the day, a customer reported that they stayed at the Hampton Inn Dallas-Arlington...
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La Ginestra Glen Cove Review: An Honest Look at an Unusual Off Night
La Ginestra Glen Cove Review: An Honest Look at an Unusual Off Night
One of my favorite local Italian Restaurants for many years has been La Ginestra in Glen Cove. One...
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The Caribbean Bathroom Lowdown: A Traveler's Survival Guide
The Caribbean Bathroom Lowdown: A Traveler's Survival Guide
Let’s be honest, while visions of turquoise waters and swaying palms dominate our Caribbean daydreams,...
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