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
Tip Fatigue and Its Impact on the Waitstaff Read More »
When you are traveling, there are few key things that you rely on. Those being your Passport, Money, Credit Cards and of course, Cell Phone. Lif you lose your credit cards or if they are stolen, just remember it could be worse. Losing your passport and phone rank as the most stressful. Adding to your
Vacation Nightmare: How to Recover from Lost Credit Cards Read More »
When we first learned to play pickleball, we were instructed time and again that you win more points at the Kitchen (or No Volley Zone) than at the baseline Conceptually, this makes sense since being 7 feet from the net allows you to hit better angles and more easily attack the ball by hitting it
Do Not Kamikaze To The Kitchen In Pickleball Read More »
I was playing pickleball with a bunch of guys last week. These players were all at varying levels. It is our custom to let anyone play but the better players try to avoid discouraging the beginner players. What this means is that we lighten up on our serves and try not to attack the faults
Footwork Fundamentals: Elevate Your Pickleball Skills Read More »
When you stay at a Fairfield by Marriott, you can expect friendly service and a comfortable stay. I saw a posting in which a Fairfield by Marriott encourages its guests to tip the front desk personnel. Do You Need to Tip the Front Desk? Generally speaking, tipping the front desk staff at a Fairfield by
Tipping Fatigue: Are You Over-Tipping at Fairfield by Marriott? Read More »
I met my daughter in NYC for brunch this past weekend. We chose Little Maven, which is a modern American restaurant located in the Flatiron District of New York City. There were a bunch of red flags for me but they really delivered on the food and service. General Vibe: The restaurant has a trendy
Hospitality is the King at the Little Maven Read More »
