Tipping has become a controversial topic lately. It seems that everyone wants a tip. I am just waiting for the airline employee to start asking for a tip. The question for the day is do you tip at a hotel breakfast that is paid for (either comped or included in the price of the rooms)? […]
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We have been going out to lunch more often and have noticed that several restaurants and deli’s have an item called a Turkey Rachel on it. I must have been living under a rock since I have not heard of this sandwich before. I did a little research and found conflicting origin stories for it.
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Finally, we found an airline that looks out for its passengers and crews. Delta refused the boarding of an intoxicated and belligerent passenger on a recent flight according to LiveandLet’sFly. You can tell from the video that someone posted on YouTube how drunk the passenger was As you would expect, once this passenger was denied
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Recently, I had the honor of eating at Carbone Vino in Coconut Grove which had recently opened in December 2024. They describe themselves as a nostalgic, yet elevated Italian American concept serving Italian fare and wine in an elegant space. I bet they spent a whole bunch of money with a marketing firm coming up with that
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EV Daily Range Requirement I am looking for a new car and I am considering an Electric Vehicle. I have some concern about what range I would need for my car. With a gas car, it is easy, just stop in the local gas station for 5 to 10 minutes and I have replenished my
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I have almost reached my limit of how often I can eat Italian Food in South Florida. On his night, we went out for Mexican Food at Tulio’s Taco and Tequila Bar in Wilton Manors. Before we headed over to Tuilio’s, we checked online to see what the wait would be. While it showed no wait time
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I saw an article in the New York Times that Barry Sternlicht Is Reviving the Starwood Hotel Brand through SH Hotels & Resorts (soon to be renamed Starwood Hotels). For those unaware, original Starwood or SPG offered one of the best loyalty programs in the hospitality industry. It was sold to Marriott in 2016 for
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I ate lunch at 3Gs Gourmet Deli in Delray Beach. The food was mixed. We did like the turkey salad (served with fresh tasty rye bread) which is not a usual mainstay at delis so kudos to 3Gs. As we were leaving, I noticed the bakery case and had to choose between the chocolate babka
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It seems that each year, Marriott has devalued the value of their points. I found an article by Gary Leff on View from The Wing that goes into detail on the latest point reduction. Thankfully, there are people who go through these analyzes because Marriott is no longer providing its member this information. Gary Leff
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Many people search for the best food in a city that they visit. No me, I look for mediocre ones when there are better options nearby. Off I went to to Nonna’s Trattoria in Boca Raton. I later found out that they participated in the Barstool Pizza Review. I do not know what it is but why
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