Adventure FixDiscover Extraordinary Travel Adventures. 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
Adventure FixDiscover Extraordinary Travel Adventures. 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
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
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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
As I reported back on June 25, 2024, Mobile ID’s continue to expand. Recently, the TSA reported that over 2 dozen US airports will accept digital driver’s license instead of physical ID’s like licenses. These digital driver’s license must be issued by 1 of these 11
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As you prepare for a trip, there are items that you should always have in your carry-on with the understanding that you do not want your carry-on to become a Mary Popins Bag. These are the things that I make sure to always have in my carry-on * Water bottle * Snacks
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I saw this article that Rome could limit access to the Trevi Fountain as it grapples with overtourism. Basically, officials in Rome are considering whether to require visitors to book a time to visit the Trevi Fountain. Of course, once you require a reservation, Rome would institute a fee associated
As a Marriott Bonvoy Lifetime Gold Member, have seen the program change over the past few years and not for the better. The points have been devalued and to cash in the rewards points have become more challenging. Forget about room upgrades. I did think that one of the benefits
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
I am headed to Europe next month where I plan to rent a car. At dinner last week, a friend of mine suggested that I get an International Driver’s Permit claiming that it was required in a bunch of European countries. I thought she was crazy but then I