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Parisian Foodies Now Have the Choice of Deciding Between L'Ambroisie or Air France Pop-Up Restaurant for the Best Meal in Paris
Parisian Foodies Now Have the Choice of Deciding Between L'Ambroisie or Air France Pop-Up Restaurant for the Best Meal in Paris
From the hard to believe front, an airline is opening a restaurant so that people can eat airline food...
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TSA Has Approved Mobile Passport Usage for Domestic Air Travel
TSA Has Approved Mobile Passport Usage for Domestic Air Travel
From our friends at SF Gate, TSA approves the mobile passport in certain airports.  This supplements...
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Silver Airways Ceases All Operations: What Travelers Need to Know
Silver Airways Ceases All Operations: What Travelers Need to Know
We just learned that Silver Airways, the quirky, fuchsia-liveried airline ceased all operations as of...
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Passenger Caught Stealing in Delta Sky Club, Advice to Protect Your Bags
Passenger Caught Stealing in Delta Sky Club, Advice to Protect Your Bags
A350 A2A- | These images are protected by copyright. Delta has acquired permission from the copyright...
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American Airlines' Unforeseen Adventure: From Sky High to Bus Ride
American Airlines' Unforeseen Adventure: From Sky High to Bus Ride
Follow Up on the American Airlines Flight to the Wrong Airport.  An American Airlines flight from...
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Long Island's Best-Kept Dessert Secret: Get Ready to Crave Dessertino / Craft Spoon in Sea Cliff
Long Island's Best-Kept Dessert Secret: Get Ready to Crave Dessertino / Craft Spoon in Sea Cliff
We had dinner in Glen Cove and were looking for good place for ice cream.  We did not want to go...
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8-Hour Wrong Flight: American Airlines' Stunning Operational Mishap
8-Hour Wrong Flight: American Airlines' Stunning Operational Mishap
Another favorite from our friends at View From the Wing.  On Monday, June 2 2025, American Airlines...
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Hotel Housekeeping Tips: How to Avoid Your Tips From Being Stolen
Hotel Housekeeping Tips: How to Avoid Your Tips From Being Stolen
I was in a European hotel and I left my daily housekeeping tip on the night table when I left the room...
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No Tesla Charges On the New Jersey Turnpike
No Tesla Charges On the New Jersey Turnpike
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (JNTA) announced an exclusive EV charging deal for the New Jersey Turnpike...
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Cruise Hack:  How to Avoid Automatic Tipping on Cruise Ships
Cruise Hack: How to Avoid Automatic Tipping on Cruise Ships
With all the requests for tips from people you never even thought to tip beforehand, tip fatigue continues...
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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
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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