I found an interesting article on View From The Wing In it, Gary Leff found a couple of hotels near Walt Disney World that charges resort fees that are questionable at best especially considering the price of the rooms and the claimed resort offerings. My favorite is the Developer Inn Highway, A Howard Johnson by […]
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A couple on their honeymoon were faced with a dilemma. They were just married and were ready to board a flight to their honeymoon destination. But their flight was oversold and the airline, Delta, needed a few people to voluntarily give up their seats. They offered $1,000 per person but no one took them up
Voluntary Bumping: What’s Your Magic Number to Miss a Flight? Read More »
After questioning Newsday’s best of series, I acknowledged my allegation that advertising sales influencing their editorial decisions was out of line. I apologized for that. The responses from several people including Andi Berlin and Erica Marcus made me think about Newsday’s choices in their best of series. From the comments, it appears that Newsday includes
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Rant of the Day: I read a Newsday’s Best Long Island Restaurants on the Water and I started to bang my head against my desk! This is another one of Newsday’s Best Of Long Island series. For those who do not know or cannot figure it out based upon the title, the Best of Long
Newsday’s Best Of List is Just a Advertising Promotion Scam Read More »
As you move up the pickleball ladder, you learn that there are certain keys to success. The first step is working on your swing. Following that you learn the strategy of when to play the baseline and when to be at the kitchen. Hint: you should try to be at the kitchen more often than
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Let’s settle this once and for all. When it comes to pretzels, there’s a clear winner, and it hails from the City of Brotherly Love: the Philly Pretzel Factory. Now, I know what you might be thinking. “Auntie Anne’s? Buttery, soft, mall pretzels?” And while I respect Auntie Anne’s for what they are—a decent mall
Ode to the Great Philadelphia Export: The Philly Pretzel Read More »
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) Is required under the the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act (CVSSA) of 2010 to report the criminal activity be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation aboard various cruise ships. The DOT recently released its report for the first quarter of 2025 (January 1st through March 31st, 2025).
Cruise Ship Crime Stats: What Happened in Q1 2025? Read More »
In the world of travel, timing is everything. Arriving at your hotel early, especially after a long and tiring journey, can be a moment of pure bliss. But this bliss often comes with a price tag: the early check-in fee. Hotels justify these fees by citing the need to prepare rooms and accommodate guests outside
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Maureen’s Kitchen is a beloved Long Island eatery that renowned for its classic American comfort food. Without a doubt, their breakfast and lunch options are some of the best. A shame for me to admit that I have not usually had dessert. Normally, I am so stuffed and satisfied with the main dishes that I
A Slice of Heaven: Maureen’s Kitchen Best Chocolate Cake Read More »
Tipping has been changing since COVID. During COVID and thereafter, people have been requesting tips for services that have normally not received tips. Requesting tips became easier over time as more and more people pay their bills with credit cards and the terminals can add a request for a tip. These additional tipping personnel now
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