My Top Eleven Most Memorable Hotels

It’s Freaky Friday so I get to write about whatever I want. This week, instead of ranting complaining about devaluations in hotel or airline loyalty programs or commenting on how travel companies can do better, I decided to do something a little more fun. With no intent to do so, I started to reminisce about the … Continue reading “My Top Eleven Most Memorable Hotels”

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Cartagena Hidden Gem: Cuba 1940s Restaurant

A spontaneous trip brought us back to the beautiful Cartagena, Colombia. We were excited to stroll the colorful streets in the historic walled city for a second time and visit Cuba 1940s, a gastro bar serving up more than just great eats. See why this hip hideaway quickly became our favorite spot in all of […]

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Here We Go Again…New Cuba Travel Restrictions

The Trump Administration has rolled out a series of new restrictions on travel to Cuba, once again closing off the island to many Americans. If you were planning a holiday to Cuba under the guise of a “people to people” exchange, it is too late. You’ll now need to book via authorized tour operator and […]

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85 Bucks Back From Booking.com And Flying Supersonic. Oh, And Cheap Fares To Europe!

The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.

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Americans Facing Stricter Travel Restrictions To Cuba Again?

US CubaFor a very long time, Americans wishing to visit Cuba used to sneak in via Caribbean or Mexico and just asked the Cuban immigration agents not to stamp their passports. The previous administration made it easier for many to visit the island. Americans could self declare that their trip was people to people (basically educational)[…]

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Trump Rolls Back Obama’s Cuba Policy: Will Travel Still Be Legal?

Although not a complete rollback, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a different direction for U.S. policy toward Cuba today. Let’s review the details, particularly how it will affect travel. Nothing will change immediately. The President’s Executive Order tasks the Treasury Department to come up with a new set of regulations to ensure that U.S. dollars are […]

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Things I Learned on My Trip to Cuba – Havana Trip Summary

Things I Learned on My Trip to Cuba – Havana Trip Summary About two weeks ago, I flew down to Havana, Cuba for a few days to run the 2016 Havana Marathon. We spent 5 days (4 nights) there through Marathon Tours and they set up a pretty good schedule for us. Here are some of the notable sights we saw: Old Havana – a lot of historic houses and buildings. Cuban government has been trying to renovate the area but it is a slow process   Tabacuba – One of Cuba’s Cigar Rolling Factories Earnest Hemingway’s Estate – Its far from the main city so recommend hiring a car for the day to take you there La Bodeguita – A famous bar for its mojito. The only difference is that they use the Havana Club 3 year in their..

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Cheap Flights To Alaska and Hawaii, Bonus JetBlue Points For Shopping And An Insane Story About Theft On A Plane

The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles & points stories that interested me on a daily basis but didn’t have time to write about in length. Culled from over 100 blogs/authors I follow, some are passed along without comment, while I add my analysis to others. This is your shortcut to find out what’s going on in the travel world without having to read dozens of travel blogs to get all the best info.

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