Interesting Question of the Day: Is an airline responsible if someone steals your carryon from the overhead bin? Recently on the Delta Reddit page, a passenger had her carry-on taken by another passenger. It seems that this other passenger took her bag by accident and he left his bag instead. In the end, they will […]
Who Is Responsible for Theft of a Carry-On Bag? Read More »
I was reading and saw that Avis has introduced Avis First as a new premium car rental experience. The program is designed to eliminate the typical hassles of renting a car and provide a more luxurious and convenient journey. It’s not a loyalty program tier, but a distinct product you can book for a streamlined,
Is Avis First a Good Idea or a Grab for Money? Read More »
In honor of it being National Pickleball Day, I wanted to highlight a key defensive pickleball shot that you need to add into your arsenal. The Dig is a defensive shot played after the ball has bounced, often in response to a hard-hit ball or a difficult shot. It’s a recovery shot aimed at lifting
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I saw an article on Reddit regarding the trend for Marriotts charging for parking in non-urban locations. I had the same experience with a Hyatt Regency in Greenwich, Connecticut. It appears to be an evolving trend that’s frustrating travelers nationwide, hotels in suburban and non-urban areas are increasingly implementing parking fees—a charge once almost exclusively
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When you are traveling and want to find a good restaurant, one of the first stops is Yelp. They curate multiple reviews (in excess of 287 million) from various sources to generate over 178 million unique visitors a month. But the question is are the reviews reliable? Let’s look at New York City. I picked
For flying veterans, once you understand the airline rule for flying with kids, it becomes second nature. The real challenge is for the first time parents who travel. It is always a challenge to fly with children especially with infants. The logistics themselves can be daunting. It is always amazing how much stuff and gear
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Hertz has been in the news lately for a few significant issues, primarily centered around customer disputes and their adoption of new technology. Here is what is going on: False Arrest Allegations: This has been a long-standing and very serious issue. For several years, Hertz faced numerous lawsuits and public outcry from customers who claimed
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We were on a trip to a Marriott property in Mexico and we were offered a significant discount on our trip if we sat through a 90-minute timeshare presentation. As you would expect, they pitched it as a great financial opportunity to enjoy a vacation at a discount rate. Our sales rep even said that
Timeshare: What Happens When You Die? Read More »
I am planning on traveling to Florida for the Key West Triathlon in December and I am working on the logistics. My major concern is what to do about my triathlon bike. I would love to use it but I live 1,300 miles away. That would mean that I would have to ship it. My
Should I Ship My Road Bike or Rent One For A Triathlon in Florida? Read More »
An interesting story was posted on the Marriott Reddit page relating to a hotel trying to incentivize its guest to check out early (by 10:00 AM). This Marriott Hotel offered between 1,000 and 3,000 points if you agreed to check out early. Marriott Bonvoy points have a value of $.008 per point so that equates
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