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Leaving home without your VPN leaves you vulnerable to tech safety issues. It’s just not a smart thing to do.
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The New LATAM Airlines Safety Video Is A Whirlwind Tour of South America Before Takeoff
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LATAM Airlines just released a new safety video that doubles as a whirlwind tour of some of the South American aviation giant’s key destinations. According to LATAM, “pre-flight instructions are serious business, and safety videos have taken this matte…
Earn Miles On Airbnb Stays from British Airways Executive Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Delta SkyMiles, and more
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Airbnb is continuing to gain popularity as an alternative to hotels and other accommodation options. Given that frequent flyers travel, well, frequently there’s quite a bit of overlap between loyalists to frequent flyers programs and Airbnb users. Brit…
Earn Miles On Airbnb Stays from British Airways Executive Club, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Delta SkyMiles, and more
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Airbnb is continuing to gain popularity as an alternative to hotels and other accommodation options. Given that frequent flyers travel, well, frequently there’s quite a bit of overlap between loyalists to frequent flyers programs and Airbnb users. Brit…
Review: Four Points by Sheraton — Medellin, Colombia
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I’ve been spending some time in Colombia recently and took a short trip to Medellin for a friend’s birthday party. For the first few nights, I booked the Four Points by Sheraton given its location close to my friend’s apartment. I’m usually a World of …
Amazing Athens: Where Civilization Began and the Feta Never Ends
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When people know you’re “well traveled” they make assumptions. Rather than ask you, “Have you been to a particular destination” they’ll ask, “How did you like a place?” Lately, that’s been happening with Athens and Greece. People assumed I’d been there…
Gold Medal Sale on Best Tool for Travel Privacy and Safety
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It’s always great to catch a gold medal sale on my #1 recommended tool for staying private and safe.
Amazing Athens: Where Civilization Began and the Feta Never Ends
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You can go to Greece for the magical islands, fabulous beaches, and delicious food. Knowing some history helps, too!
Frequently travel international? Here’s why you should switch your phone service to Google Fi
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Google first introduced its Google Fi cell service for U.S. residents in 2015 with industry-leading perks to make staying connected during international travel more seamless. While other major telecom companies charge exorbitant fees for international …
Big JFK Plans for American & British – New Lounges, Premium Check-In, Champagne & Wine Bars
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American Airlines and British Airways finally announced further details regarding plans to co-locate operations at American’s JFK Terminal 8 beginning Dec. 1, 2022. The updates start on arrival with a co-branded premium check-in area providing personal…
If You’re Traveling To Argentina, This “Blue Dollar” Hack Will Save You 50% Across The Country
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Thanks to an epic currency meltdown heightened by its government’s mismanagement of the pandemic, the exchange rate has never been better for foreign visitors to Argentina. But a simple hack can make Argentina’s spectacular sights up to 50% more afford…
ITA Airways Rolls Out Membership Cards for Volare Members; Sky Team Status Mapping
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In November, I wrote about successfully status matching my British Airways gold status to ITA Airways’ Volare program. While the airline initially promised to make the program active on December 31, 2021, the date passed with no word or membership numb…
Bidding War for Alitalia?! British Airways/IAG and Lufthansa Express Interest in ITA Airways
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Is there a bidding war for ITA Airways (Italia Trasporto Aereo), the Italian government’s latest iteration of Alitalia replacement? Reports from Italy indicate that there might be. Separate reports have surfaced in recent days placing IAG, the parent c…
Why Visiting Australia Is On Every Bucket List
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Australia is a gorgeous place to visit. You’ll discover sun-kissed beaches, fascinating heritage sites, and amazing attractions.
This Hotel Policy Costs Dollars And Makes No CENTS
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Hotel booking and cancellation policies can be at best confusing, and at worst penalize loyalty. This policy unfortunately does both!
Awesome Airport Convenience I Can’t Wait To Try
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Tired of lugging unnecessary items when you travel? Wish every airport would offer this solution!
Find Out How Many Employees Are Vaccinated At Your Hotel
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Ever wondered how many employees are vaccinated at your hotel? I did, and now I know how to find out!
Virgin Australia Dumps Delta for United, Major Partnership Shake-Up
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United and Virgin Australia announced a new partnership this afternoon that will kick off in early 2022. Beginning in April, the partnership includes codesharing on flights as well as reciprocal loyalty benefits. In addition to the ability to redeem an…
It’s Back: Earn 90x Amex Membership Rewards Per Dollar With LifeLock/Rakuten
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The ever-popular offer to earn 90x American Express Membership Rewards Points (or 90% cashback) through Rakuten on LifeLock purchases is back! If you’re looking to quickly build your stash of Amex points, there are few easier ways to quickly earn them …
Earn American AAdvantage Miles for Fuel with New Shell Partnership – 100 Mile Sign-Up Bonus & 2 Miles per Gallon
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American AAdvantage and Fuel Rewards (Shell’s loyalty program) announced a partnership that offers new customers a one-time reward of 100 AAdvantage miles and all customers 2 AAdvantage Miles for every gallon of fuel purchased up to a 20 gallon limit p…