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It’s difficult to fathom there was once a time where fog at an airport meant you were unable to land. The development of autoland was a gamechanger for airlines, preventing diversions and all the associated costs and inconvenience to passengers. Having…
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Aer Lingus Regional will take over Dublin to Donegal from February
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Dublin to Donegal is a PSO (Public Service Obligation) route in Ireland, meaning it is operated with a government subsidy. Since the demise of Stobart Air, it has been operated by Swedish outfit Amapola Flyg. I had the pleasure of flying with the airli…
Brazilian Man Fakes Identity to Become Flight Attendant, Planning 2022 Card Applications, and a Surprising 737MAX Order
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Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!
75,000 points welcome bonus on the Amex Gold Card!
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With this offer on the Amex Gold Card, you’ll earn a welcome bonus of 75,000 points. You only need to spend $667 per month to get it!
I think taking advantage of an airline status match is often a waste of time
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Frequent flyers really love an airline status match. You have reached an elite level in one airline’s programme and another airline entices you over to them by offering to match that level for little or no work. What’s not to love? While these kinds of…
Reflecting On My Favorite Travel Day of 2021
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I originally titled this “Defeat on Indian Valley Trail” when I threw together a draft months ago. It’s often fun to go back and read old writing. This day (and the following one, where I had another excellent hike) unexpectedly turned out to be my fav…
Revisited Review: Four Seasons Westlake Village
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Background and History: For a holiday getaway with family, we decided on a one night stay at the Four Seasons Westlake Village. I previously stayed at the property in July of 2021 and really enjoyed it. The Four Seasons Westlake Village opened in 2006 …
Huge 150,000 points offer on the Business Platinum Card!
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If you apply now for the Business Platinum Card, then you’ll get a 150,000 points welcome bonus before the increased annual fee goes into effect.
Review: Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, California
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Background: I wanted to go on a birthday trip and pre-holiday road trip with my parents the week before Christmas. I stumbled on the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay having off-peak redemption availability with points, so I reserved a two-night stay. I’ve wa…
Up to 180,000 points on offer with co-branded Hilton cards
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American Express is kicking off the year by offering up to 180,000 bonus Hilton Honors points on their co-branded Hilton Honors credit cards.
My Top 20 Travel Photos of 2021
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Check out a collection of my favorite shots that I took over the past year during my adventures both within the U.S. and abroad.
Your complete guide to the $250 Hilton Credit (+FAQs)
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Here’s a complete guide (including FAQs) on what works and what doesn’t in order to get a $250 credit on your next Hilton resort stay.
Your complete guide to the $250 Hilton Credit (+FAQs)
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Here’s a complete guide (including FAQs) on what works and what doesn’t in order to get a $250 credit on your next Hilton resort stay.
An ode to Mum’s cooking, delicacies from India
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India 2021 – List of Posts Introduction: India 2021, equal measure of frustration and fascination Review: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Montreal International YUL Review: Air Canada Montreal to New Delhi, 14 hours in Signature Class Review: Vistara Bus…
Rental Car Review: A White Audi Q7 SUV from Silvercar
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BACKGROUND: My family got a new Audi e-tron to try out for a lease last year, and with that purchase I found out I would get 7 days of Silvercar rental for free as part of the Always Audi Program! It was a pretty cool offer, and we used 3 of the days b…
Vegas Review: Wynn Rewards Birthday Dinner Credit at Wing Lei
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Background: This summer from a status match, I was able to get Wynn Rewards Platinum. This comes with a $150 Birthday Dinner Credit, and Wing Lei has been on my lists of restaurants to try in Las Vegas, so I thought it was the perfect opportunity. Wing…
How much does an ESTA cost for travel to the USA and what questions do they ask?
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It has been quite some time since I have had to apply for an ESTA for travel to the United States. That’s the Electronic System for Travel Authorization that people from Visa waiver countries need to complete to visit the USA. What you do is complete a…
My Top Travel Experiences of 2021
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While not as robust as 2018 and 2019, this year turned out to be pretty great for travel experiences.
Ontario Staycation Tax Credit – Up to $400 for Ontario families
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Since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, we have seen many initiatives by the tourism industry to breathe some life back into the industry. Even credit card companies in Canada promoted local travel by offering credits to registered cardmembers. …
New Wave of Amazon Shutdowns, Amtrak Card Pulled, and Mopping Up the Holiday Travel Mess
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Here is the latest set of interesting stories and news from around the travel web that I find interesting and hope you do, too!