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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. As last reported, certain Residence Inn properties will only provide housekeeping on request. Now, a guest posted on reddit, that his reservation at a Marriott hotel did not have guaranteed housekeeping service. We don’t know exactly what this means but […]

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Newark Airport Delays: Causes, Tips, and How to Cope

English / David Brensilber

We have read about the air traffic controllers losing track of planes causing significant traffic delays at Newark International Airport. But is this the truth? In reality, these delays are due to a combination of factors, including an air traffic control staffing shortage, equipment outages, and runway construction. Specifically, a recent equipment failure in the Philadelphia Terminal Radar

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Tired of “Carousel Lice”? Tips for Stress-Free Baggage Claim

English / David Brensilber

Air travel can be stressful, and sometimes it feels like we’re all packed into a confined space, vying for limited resources. While we’re all eager to grab our bags and head home after a long flight, the behavior of some passengers at the baggage carousel can add to the chaos. You know who we’re talking

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Piccolo’s of Mineola: Authentic Italian Food on Long Island

English / David Brensilber

Piccolo’s of Mineola has been a beloved Italian restaurant on Long Island for many years, and for good reason. For some unknown reason, we have never made it to Piccolo’s in Mineola. We have tried a bunch on the new and hot restaurants but had passed up this neighborhood gem in a cute little house

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How to Perfect the Ideal Serve in Pickleball

English / David Brensilber

I was playing pickleball with this banger yesterday and his serve intrigued me. He would try to hit this serve that would land near the kitchen line with enough spin to take me off the court to return it. When he got the serve right, it was difficult to return. His third shot would then

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From New York to San Francisco in Hours: The Astonishing Power of Flight

English / David Brensilber

I had a realization this morning about the wonders of travel today. I can leave my house in suburban New York and be in San Francisco 8 hours later. This includes the time it takes to get to the airport (including checking a bag (if people still do that), going through security and boarding my

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New York Has Determined What A Sandwich Is

English / David Brensilber

We finally have the answer to eternal question of what constitutes a sandwich? For years, people have argued whether a hotdog or a burger on a bun is a sandwich? Is a taco a sandwich? All good questions that until now was just a matter of opinion. Finally, a governmental authority has weighed on this

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Travel Nightmare: Marriott Guest’s Clothes Disposed Of by Staff

English / David Brensilber

In yet another example of lack of service exhibited by Marriott properties, a guest at the Westin National Harbor reported an incident that horrified me. This guest was in Washington DC for a business trip. As a Gold Bonvoy member, he requested and was granted a late check out time of 2:00 pm. He returned

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Is Marriott About to Charge You for a Clean Room?

English / David Brensilber

Back in the day, when you stayed at a hotel, your room would be cleaned and refreshed each day. The bed would be made and fresh towels would be supplied each day. When you stayed at hotel, daily housekeeping was a standard expectation and even a key differentiator from a vacation rental or Airbnb. Ever

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Your Phone at the Border: Are Your Digital Secrets Safe?

English / David Brensilber

I just read an article in the New York Times on how this journalist travels with a burner phone during international travel. He leaves his iPhone home. This raised some interesting thoughts for me. Is there a real risk that border control people will go through all the contents of my phone or is this

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