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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After reading the Four Leaf’s 2025 Best of Long Island Rood Winners, I surprised to see that there was no category for Mexican Food. But there is one for the Best Taco which was won by Dirty Taco. I love Dirty Taco and all. I do think that they should have a category for Mexican
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A woman staying at St Regis Bal Harbour Hotel is suing Marriott International and Clearview Building Services, LLC, a cleaning company hired by the hotel, for $7 million for an incident that occurred during her stay at the hotel. It seems that a hotel employee walked in on her while she was in the shower
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I was at Wheatley Plaza this past weekend dining at Bar Frites. As an aside, we have a great meal there but were disappointed that they removed the Salmon Sliders which is one of our favorite appetizers. I guess there was not a great demand for that one. As we drove by the old Stop
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In pickleball, you lose more points to mental mistakes than you do from a physical one. No matter what you level is, you can lose big time if you are not focused on the right things. I have put together the top mental mistakes that I have: If you focus on fixing the mental side
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