Written by Richard Kerr @ The Points Guy
It’s tricky business keeping up with all the regulations and recommendations regarding the novel coronavirus, which are designed to keep us safe and curtail the spread of COVID-19. But there’s really no excuse for blatantly disregarding the rules and forgoing common sense. And that’s exactly what happened on Nov. 29, when a couple flew home …
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An airline is testing technology to make travel easier for people with disabilities
For a number of months now, All Nippon Airways has been testing personal mobility, self-driving electric wheelchairs at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT). The test is part of the airline’s larger plan to help increase accessibility options at the busy hub. Developed through a partnership between Panasonic and WHILL, a Japanese tech startup, the robotic chairs …
Read MoreWe Went Behind the Scenes of Planning a Make-A-Wish Trip
Think about how much goes into planning a big family vacation. Now, multiply that by involving lots of additional partners and stakeholders; addressing special medical needs; and being mindful of time constraints around treatments, illnesses and more. That’s the reality for every one of the thousands of Make-A-Wish trips that are granted each and every …
Read MoreHotels Near Ikon Ski Pass Resorts You Can Book With Points
In recent years, the ski industry has shifted to place a greater emphasis on annual ski passes. While single day ticket rates have generally risen, the ability to lock in a season of skiing at a variety of mountains has actually gotten more affordable. Ski passes such as Ikon, Epic and Mountain Collective are now …
Read MoreWe Just Added More Reward Levels to Our 1 Million Point Campaign
Haven’t entered in our 1 million JetBlue TrueBlue points giveaway on Prizeo yet? No problem, because we’ve added some new reward levels to our campaign. If you donate $75 to The Kelly Gang through our Prizeo, you now can receive a “Travel Is My Sport” journal or a 15-ounce Jetlagged” thermal desktop mug. If …
Read MoreA First Look Inside the Stunning New Suites of Sweden’s Icehotel
Would you sleep in a room sculpted entirely out of ice and snow? In a remote corner of Swedish Lapland, high up in the Arctic Circle, the Icehotel just unveiled the 29th annual incarnation of its artist-designed rooms. Though there is a permanent part of the property that stays open year-round, every year, 15 to …
Read MoreThe Points & Miles Backpacker: Off the Beaten Path in Slovenia
Want to get off the beaten path? With longstanding tourist magnets Italy and Austria attracting travelers to the west and north, and trendier countries such as Croatia and Hungary to the south and east, Slovenia has managed to slip under travelers’ radar, leaving it delightfully crowd-free. This central European nation is also more affordable than …
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