Honest travel commentary, restaurant reviews, airline observations, hotel tips, and practical advice from David Travel.
Uber announced its launch of Uber Hotels on April 29, 2026. It is a bold move by Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber’s CEO, to transform Uber from a ride-hailing app into a global Super App. By partnering with Expedia Group to...
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A friend recently stayed at the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casin o. While the property itself delivers the polished, picturesque experience Aruba is known for, the current fee structure significantly detracts...
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In the quest for peak operational efficiency, airlines often fall into a trap: they mistake automation for speed. Airlines try to solve one problem but invariably they create new issues which may also result in solving...
Read article →For decades, the relationship between an airline and its frequent flyers was built on a simple, unspoken contract: if you give us your exclusive business, we will treat you like a human being. We will set you up with a...
Read article →I was in search of a good rye bread and I came accross Gramma’s Bakery in Delray Beach . While waiting on the line, I noticed all of their cookies and they looked really good. After getting a marble rye break, I decided...
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In the world of air travel, there are three certainties: death, taxes, and the ever-rising cost of checking a suitcase. As of late March 2026, the aviation industry has once again turned the dial on baggage fees....
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With the TSA Shutdown, everyone is concerned about traveling through airports and the related headaches. You can arrive at the airport two hours early then you check your bags. You think that you are golden but as you...
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When we travel, things go wrong. It could be an issue with the weather, the hotel or even the food you eat. Most of us bitch and complain, possibly leave a mediocre TripAdvisor review, and then move on. But for a...
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I’ve stayed in a lot of hotel rooms over the years. Business trips, weekend getaways, quick overnight stops—you name it. And if there’s one universal truth I’ve learned about the human condition, it’s this: the line...
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We’ve all seen it. You’re at the local courts, watching a 3.5-level match, and everyone is trying to channel their inner Ben Johns by obsessing over the Holy Grail of pickleball: The Third Shot Drop. There’s just one...
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If you’re like me, you don’t skip the workout just because you’re traveling for business. In fact, one of my favorite things to do in a new city is lace up my sneakers and head out for a morning run. It’s the best way...
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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...
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