The Inn at 97 Winder, Detroit, Hotel Review
It’s no secret that we’re fans of SPG properties and chain hotels in general. While they’ve got a large footprint, there are places that they just don’t reach. Every now and again we like to stay in boutique hotels, too! I decided what a cool mother’s day it would be if she and I could go to a Detroit Tiger’s game,...
Leaving town? Here’s how to hold your mail
There are a few tell tale signs that you’re on vacation. When I was a kid, I would see the newspapers piling up in front of the neighbors house and I knew that they were gone. Neighbors watch out for each other, so we would always collect and recycle those papers. At least in our mind, we were doing our part to make it look like they were at home. Since it seems like less and less people subscribe to newspapers,...
Alaska Airlines accused of discriminating against gay couple in flight
Alaska airlines is in the hot seat today after a story came out regarding potential discrimination against a gay couple. LGBTQ activists are up in arms, but I think there’s a lot more to this story that is yet to be uncovered. David Cooley, owner of the gay bar The Abbey in West Hollywood, alleges that they were forced to move from their premium class seats together to the main cabin in order to make room for a...
How to get free Sirius XM Radio with National
You’ve had a long day at the airport. You just got on a rental car shuttle and finally waited through the long line to get a rental car. You want to rock out to some of your favorite tunes… but there’s NEVER a list of the stations in a new city. You’ve got no idea what to listen to. You could have asked for Sirius XM radio at the check in counter, but...
Help us spend 1,664,217 Alaska Airlines Miles, and Win a Free Flight!
Living in Seattle makes it easy to fly Alaska Airlines to dozens of destinations. Since they’re also the only US program to give miles based on distance (instead of revenue) it’s also easy to rack up a lot of miles, fast. Over the past several years since we’ve lived in the Pacific Northwest, we’ve moved our business over to Alaska Airlines (from American and Delta) and in turn have been accumulating hundreds...
Today Only: Alaska Airlines Flash Sale. Flights from $49
Forget Amazon Prime Day, the real deals are over at Alaska Airlines! More than one Seattle based company is running a sale today. They’re holding a one day flash sale, and the deals will end at 11:59 PM PST. The deals are pretty good, starting at $49 for short hauls, $109 for long hauls, and $179 to Hawaii! Mileage Run Opportunities We wrote a while back about an awesome mileage run on Alaska, and some other opportunities have...
How to apply for an International Driving Permit
While city centers are great and easily accessible by public transit, having the freedom to leave and explore the outskirts of the city is truly liberating. In my opinion, that’s where you find the “true†vibe of a place. Depending on the country that you’re visiting, rules vary. If you’re in a country like Canada or Great Britain, using your...
How to QUICKLY get Marriott Elite Status before July 31
August 1st is the magical day for the new Marriott Rewards program. SPG will be no more, Marriott will reign supreme, and while some benefits will stay, some will go away. Getting your Marriott Elite Status before the change on August 1st should be on everyone’s list. While some things are staying the same and many are changing, one of the ones that is a big grey area is Marriott Meetings. If you haven’t...
A New Airline is coming… Announcing Aura
A new airline is coming to shake up the industry. Look out. Here comes Aura.
The best Airline advertisement of the decade goes to… Jetsmarter!
Jetsmarter has nailed the plight of every airline traveler on a busy weekend with this awesome video.



