Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans (NOLA) have been running since the late 1830s. At first it was just a regular parade (for the time period), with street processions of maskers with carriages and horseback riders. “Throws” began sometime ar…
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Where’s Marriott Bonvoy App?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Marriott’s SPG app has been warning for weeks that the app is deactivated on February 13, 2019 and members should download the main Rewards app. Now, the app is supposedly dead and prompts that member should download new Marriott Bonvoy app from the Google Play Store. The only issue is that there is no such […]
HOORAY! The Newest Updates To The MyTSA App Makes It Actually USEFUL!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The MyTSA app has been around for about 8 years but it took a while for it to become, well, useful. But finally…FINALLY…it’s something you may want to consider downloading (if you hadn’t already), and actually start using. Here&…
HOORAY! The Newest Updates To The MyTSA App Makes It Actually USEFUL!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The MyTSA app has been around for about 8 years but it took a while for it to become, well, useful. But finally…FINALLY…it’s something you may want to consider downloading (if you hadn’t already), and actually start using. Here&…
Seven Ways To Avoid Long Lines At The TSA Checkpoint
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
More and more people are flying and the lines at the TSA checkpoint are not getting any shorter. In fact, at some busier airports, a wait of 30 to 45 minutes is more usual than not, and wait times over 60+ minutes during holidays is not unheard of. But…
Say Goodbye to Oversized Luggage Stress! The Kayak & KLM Apps Use Augmented Reality to Size-Up Your Carryon!
Written by Erin Lizzo @ Million Mile Secrets
Is it me, or does it seem like every time you go to the airport the restrictions on carryon luggage become just a bit more difficult to manage? Gone are the days of unlimited checked bags and free-for-all carryons. Think you should pack a winter coat for that trip to Chicago in February? Better to …
Air Canada Mobile App Breached
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Air Canada has today disabled access to its mobile app from all 1.7 million users and requires everyone to change their password. The airline estimates that more than 20,000 app users could have had their personal information such as date of birth, gender, nationality, passport number and country of residency accessed. You can access Air […]
TripIt Will Now Tell You The Safety Level Of Your Travel Location
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I’ve used TripIt as my “go to” website to organize my travel plans for the better part of a decade. Their system to take a series of emails and make a single trip itinerary made my travel planning so much easier. I no longer had to wo…
Are Food Delivery Apps The Final Nail In The Coffin For Hotel Room Service?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
I recently saw a link to an article on Conde Nast Traveler’s website that drew my attention: How Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Other Meal-Delivery Apps are Killing Hotel Room Service. This made me think of the all times I’ve ordered room service at a hotel. We usually had spent a long day traveling or sightseeing and … Continue reading “Are Food Delivery Apps The Final Nail In The Coffin For Hotel Room Service?”
Margaritaville Expands, Easy SPG Points, The Newest Harry Potter Ride, Getting A Free Night At A Better Hotel + More
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Hi y’all! Here are some travel articles we’ve read this week that we thought you might find interesting! “It’s 5 O’Clock at a Margaritaville hotel somewhere” should be the new slogan for the hotels bearing the same name as the iconic Jimmy Buffett song. The brand is expanding rapidly from their original focus on beachfront … Continue reading “Margaritaville Expands, Easy SPG Points, The Newest Harry Potter Ride, Getting A Free Night At A Better Hotel + More”
Road Tripping? Learn What’s To See Along The Way!
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Last year I wrote about all the ways you could find out what’s at the next exit when you’re doing a road trip – rest stops, bathrooms, hotels, campgrounds, restaurants, etc. And ALL of those things are important to know ahead of time. But another nice thing to know is what’s on all those miles … Continue reading “Road Tripping? Learn What’s To See Along The Way!”
UPDATE: IHG Rewards Club 2,000 Points For App Download + 15,000 Bonus Points For Three Bookings By December 31, 2017 (Open For All)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Last month, I wrote about an offer (read more here) that a reader had seen once logged to his IHG Rewards Club account in Asia. Now that I am in the region, I came across the very same offer that is in fact open for all members in the region. IHG Rewards Club Gold, Platinum […]
Funny Hilton App Messages: “We’ll Do Our Best To Find You An Upgrade” (Already On Presidential Suite)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Yesterday, I wrote about my Hilton Honors Best Rate Guarantee-case for a stay at the Hilton Helsinki Strand earlier this week (read more here). I was surprised when I saw my upgrade on the app and decided to use it to check in for the very first time. I was laughing when I saw the […]
Hilton Surprises And Delights With Simple Tech
Maybe I’m overplaying a simple piece of tech. But, a simple gesture made during a recent Hilton stay was a really nice touch.
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Are Packing Apps Worth the Download?
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
As any frugal traveler will attest to, organization is a critical part of preparing for any international trip.
Easy Ways to Squeeze More Travel Miles Out of Your Budget
Written by Sandra MacGregor @ Frugal Travel Guy
From tracking your credit score to how much you spend at Hudson News, these apps can help manage your finances for you.
Finally: A Hotel Price Tracking App
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
Would you use a booking application through Facebook to save money on a hotel night?
Three Apps That Make It Easy to Save Travel Cash
Written by Joe Cortez @ Frugal Travel Guy
While points and miles can go a long way to funding every adventure, it is only a small part of an overall frugal travel strategy.
You Can Now Rent Luxury Hotel Rooms By The Minute
Written by FTG Staff @ Frugal Travel Guy
By the minute, these luxury hotel rooms start at 83 cents a minute.
No Time to Search for Travel Deals? This Budget Travel App May Help
Written by Caroline Lupini @ Frugal Travel Guy
What if there were a way to easily search budget websites for the same deal at the same time?