I try not to write about the same place twice but I feel obligated to highlight the service that I received at the Chase Sapphire Club at JFK in NYC. As quick background, I have access to the Chase Sapphire, AMEX Centurion and Delta Sky Clubs. I had always thought that the Delta Sky Club […]
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Ah, tipping. That delightful dance of gratitude and confusion that transcends borders and cultures. Nothing quite says “I’m a worldly traveler” like fumbling through your wallet, trying to figure out if you’re about to insult someone or make their day. Let’s dive into the joy of misunderstanding tipping customs, shall we? The Universal Language of
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I am getting ready for a trip and I have been looking up what to pack. Realizing that I had limited space to pack in, I decided that I was not asking the right question. With this light bulb going off in my head, I started to think about what not to pack!! This is
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I am looking for a new credit card and was reviewing the various rewards and perks that each credit card offered. Most of the credit card companies offer Travel benefits like trip cancellation and interruption insurance and baggage delay insurance. Purchase Protection on new purchases or some form of extended warranties. Airport lounge access through Priority Pass but
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I was reading an article in which Kwik Trip was named the Best US Gas Station Brand for the 5th straight year. I have to challenge this award. Maybe if Kwik Trip is the best gas station in the Midwest but I do not buy that they are better than Buc-ee’s in Texas and the southeast. Let alone, placing Buc-ee’s at
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I am headed on a road trip with my family and was thinking of what we definitely need to take. Disinfectant Wipes — Every trip should start and end with Disinfectant Wipes. Life is dirty and what better way to clean up then with the wipes. Medicine Kit — I can not tell you how many times we
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I was reading an article entitled Marriott G.M. Confesses Why He Refuses To Upgrade Guests When Better Rooms Are Available() by Gary Leff. The whole thrust of the article was that many Marriott hotels are disregarding the upgrade rights of their elite members by holding the rooms to see if they can sell them. For those who are unaware,
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I was reading a press release issued by the TSA that announced that it had confiscated 3,269 firearms during the first 6 months of 2024. It started to make me think about what other things are confiscated by the TSA and found this article by CBS News. The most interesting item to me was the bag of snakes. After going
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Delta just announced that it is rolling out fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile on select long-haul international routes to its entire global fleet for free. Most transatlantic flights are expected to be in service with free Wi-Fi by the end of the summer. Starting this summer, customers can enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile. Timeline
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My friend is in Tokyo and will not stop talking about how he loves 7-Eleven stores there and how he goes at least once a day. After kidding him that he must be homesick for a slurpee, I asked him why? He went on how great the 7-Eleven shops are in Japan. He said the you would not believe their high quality food,
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