Having an American Express Platinum Card comes with the benefit of accessing the Centurion Lounges. However, in 2023, access was limited to cardholders only unless they had spent $75,000 on …
Travel
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It’s no secret that airlines oversell tickets for flights. By selling more tickets than the actual number of seats on a flight, they can maximize their revenue and reduce the …
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Hotels
From Mainstream to Niche: How Chain Hotels Have Diversified Their Offerings
by joehegby joehegA few years ago, I had a desire to stop booking stays with major hotel brands. I felt my hotel choices were limiting us to a few major brands, and …
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According to the FAA, as of June 2019 (read: before COVID), there were more than 44,000 flights every day. That’s more than 16 million flights per year. Meanwhile, according to …
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When searching for hotels, it’s important to consider multiple factors such as the hotel’s quality, amenities, and location. Are you looking for a luxurious resort or a simpler accommodation? It’s …
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There was a time when I scoffed at the idea of using moving walkways. Didn’t matter if they were at airports, theme parks, or anywhere else, if I had the …
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The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories to United States citizens when they feel people could potentially be in a dangerous situation should they visit the said area(s). In …
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Although you have retro places like the TWA Hotel to give a taste of how things used to be, time marches on. And with that, things change. Technology changes. Social …
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Points & Miles
Maximizing Points at Buc-ee’s: Understanding How Banks Classify Expenses
by joehegby joehegIt was 2012 when we first visited Buc-ee’s. The Texas-based company opened its first travel center in 2003, but the stakes were raised when its massive complex opened in New …
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Occasionally, an airline will do the right thing, even if it means they lose significant money in the process. The good news is that such a circumstance happened just last …