One of the frustrating things about boarding a flight is the frantic huddle around the gate before boarding. The gate lice (as they’re affectionately known in travel circles) might be annoying and subject to a whole bunch of bad feelings, these people are actually onto something. In the modern era of air travel, boarding early […]
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I read this article on the Wall Street Journal about a hotel trend in which they are moving away from real doors to the bathroom. Personally, I have stayed in rooms that have these barn doors, glass doors or even a totally open space. It definitely bothers me that there is no proper bathroom door.
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I still remember sitting in a meeting with this upstart tech company in 2000 explaining how their machine will revolutionize watching TV. It was a time when almost everyone was going to revolutionize the world with their product. So we hardly believed any pitch like that. But this company had a product that could change
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I bought a Tesla a few years back and loved most things about it. One of the things that really bothers me is their lack of physical buttons. I did not know whether this issue was only mine or whether other folks felt the same way. As other cars copied the Tesla layout, I felt
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An interesting question came up on Reddit relating to tipping in airport lounges. The same question is appropriate to tipping for complimentary breakfasts at hotels. Should you tip the staff at these places or not? These personnel include the bartender, people cleaning your tables, an omlet chef or even a waitress bringing you coffee when
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I recently read of the Funicular Crash in Lisbon a couple of days ago. This crash killed 16 people and injured 23 others. A tragedy all around. I have taken this funicular and felt entirely safe during my journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with the those who passed away from this crash The funiculars
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We were out for dinner and our friends were telling us that they are in the process of planning their vacation for the summer of 2026. For me that is an eternity away. They claim that you get the best deals 11 or 12 month out on flights and hotels. I understand the need to
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I read an article on View From The Wing, about MGM properties in Las Vegas not honoring reservations made on the Marriott website. A troubling issue for travelers: guests with confirmed reservations at MGM properties, booked through Marriott, are arriving at check-in only to find their rooms have been mysteriously canceled. What’s even more concerning
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Ev&Em Vineyards stands as one of the newest and most exciting additions to the North Fork wine scene. Purchased in 2021 by new owner Dan Abrams and managing partner Vanessa Price and named after Abrams’ children, this vineyard has undergone an expansive renovation. My first impression of Ev&Em Vineyards was that the tasting room and
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I was on reddit and saw this posting about someone who wants to stay at the Rio Hotel and Casino. Their big question relates to whether the location is convenient to the Las Vegas Strip. The comments were mixed. For the love of God, I do not understand how people can recommend staying at a
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