Is Flying First Class all it’s Cracked Up To Be?
Feb01

Is Flying First Class all it’s Cracked Up To Be?

We get a lot of sideways looks in our daily lives when we tell people that we only travel in first class. People like to assume that it is because we’re made of money or the blog gives us tens of thousands of dollars a month in income (hint, it doesn’t). Ben and I made a pact back in 2013 that we would do everything possible to fly in first or business class on every single flight that we take, and at the MINIMUM fly in...

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US Raises China to Level 4 Travel Advisory: Do Not Travel
Jan31

US Raises China to Level 4 Travel Advisory: Do Not Travel

The US State Department has moved China to a Level 4 travel advisory. Level 4 is the highest travel advisory the State Department issues. For context, this is the same level advisory that’s given to North Korea, Syria, and Venezuela. Let that sink in for a minute. What the State Department is Saying Along with the increase in advisory level, the State Department issued a statement: Do not travel to China due to the novel...

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Hyatt Herald Square NYC Hotel, a Hotel Review
Jan30

Hyatt Herald Square NYC Hotel, a Hotel Review

Hyatt offers a wide range of options for hotels in the NYC area, with options ranging from the over the top Park Hyatt to the family friendly Hyatt House with full kitchens. The Hyatt Herald Square offers a centralized location with an epic rooftop bar (and free views of the Empire State Building). While the rooms are a little bit on the small side, they offer the perfect mix of amenities in a great part of town. The Hotel  The...

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Alaska Airlines’ Free Ski Season Is Here Again
Jan30

Alaska Airlines’ Free Ski Season Is Here Again

Winter is here again, and with it, so is Alaska Airlines’ offer to ski for free in one of their twelve ski resort partners. Here’s how to take advantage of this recurring promo. Did you know your tickets can get you free ski passes every winter if you fly on Alaska Airlines to your ski destination? Well, now you know. If you’re one of those people who thoroughly enjoys the cold, crisp weather of a mountain slope as...

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It’s a Wrap – a Dead Sea Spa Experience to (almost) Die for
Jan28

It’s a Wrap – a Dead Sea Spa Experience to (almost) Die for

In my “normal” life, I tend to be the kind of guy who can’t stop doing stuff all day. I get very antsy if I don’t have something to entertain my mind for long periods of time. When I travel, though, I sometimes like the opposite of that. I do value my down time, and since I do my best to stay at somewhat luxurious properties, I always take a peek at the spa menu to see if there are any treatments on offer that can either help me relax...

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The Shortcut to Free Admirals Club Access
Jan27

The Shortcut to Free Admirals Club Access

We all know the dreaded airport experience. You know, the one where your Uber gets you there late, you get herded through TSA security lines, and you get stuck behind the person that forgets to empty out their liquids. Even once you’re through security, you’re stuck in an overcrowded terminal and can’t find anywhere to sit by the gate. Thankfully, premium travel rewards cards have helped make this process much...

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Delta One 757 Domestic Service, a Flight Review
Jan26

Delta One 757 Domestic Service, a Flight Review

On select Boeing 757 transcontinental routes, Delta offers their full flat-bed Delta One service. Recently I was able to snag a great deal on a flight from New York’s JFK to Seattle and had the chance to experience all aspects of this awesome flight. From the lounge to the food options to the seat, the entire experience wildly exceeded my expectations. Check-In Experience This flight was operated out of JFK’s Terminal 4...

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How NOT to Fly on Etihad’s A380 (A Cautionary Tale)
Jan25

How NOT to Fly on Etihad’s A380 (A Cautionary Tale)

Just because you have the miles in your account doesn’t mean that you should always redeem them for a flight. Here’s a cautionary tale about how not to use your miles, and a better way to do it!

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Fitness Model Kicked out of Qantas Lounge, Claims Gender Discrimination
Jan24

Fitness Model Kicked out of Qantas Lounge, Claims Gender Discrimination

Fitness model and former WWE wrestler Natalie Eva Marie has accused Qantas of gender discrimination after she was kicked out of a Qantas lounge for allegedly violating their dress code. In a society where people will jump to social media to levy accusations at corporations for the smallest of slights, I’m siding with Qantas on this one, and I’m calling foul at her claim that the airline is doing anything unsightly. Check...

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Radisson Red Hotel Downtown Portland, Review
Jan23

Radisson Red Hotel Downtown Portland, Review

Portland is a hip town with a great vibe. It’s full of great restaurants, music, nightlife, and just as strong a coffee culture as it’s cousin, Seattle. One of the newer hotels on the block that doesn’t get much attention is the Radisson Red. There are plenty of Hyatt, Marriott, and Hilton properties in downtown, and Radisson usually doesn’t draw a lot of...

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