New Chase Ritz Carlton Bonus — Should You Apply?

  Now, usually when you see a question like that in the title on other blogs, it may mean only one thing — SURE! In this case, however, I honestly don’t know and could address this question to myself. Not that I can apply for the Ritz Carlton card, since I have had one forContinue Reading

United Stopover Rules 2016 “Enhancements” — Excursionist Edition

  United Stopover Rules 2016: Excursionist Perk Seriously??? That’s the best your (presumably) award-winning marketing team could come up with? Now, I ain’t no marketeer, but I did go to college at some point. Are you sure that a weird, long-winded, 4-syllable word is the best way to get your point across? Well, alright then. I can seeContinue Reading

More About New Super-Duper Chase Sapphire Reserve (?) Elite (?) Credit Card with Lots of “Ifs”

  Funny. It feels as if just yesterday I was talking about the rumors of a new supercharged Chase Sapphire Reserve (or Chase Sapphire Elite) card coming out our way. Oh wait! You’re saying it was yesterday? Gee, time doesn’t really fly, does it? Liars! Yesterday night, the original poster mvcore updated the news on FT. Ok so I was ableContinue Reading

Etihad A380 First Apartment New Award Opportunities

  The Etihad A380 First Apartment is amazing, as in amazingly spacious and beautiful. Many travelers believe it’s currently the best first class suite in the world. That is not counting Etihad First Residence, which is unattainable for award travel anyway. The Etihad A380 First Apartment is so spacious you can drop and give 20 … toContinue Reading

Travel Credit Cards Updates and More

  My best travel credit cards lists are updated. Best Travel Credit Cards for Miles — Free Flights Best Credit Cards for Points — Free Stays Sorry for the radio silence. Been swamped with some paid jobs since my return from Sweden that kept me from getting to this labor of love and bundle ofContinue Reading

When a Coup d’Etat Interferes with Your Travel Plans

  My heart goes out to Turkish people. Everything in this post is completely irrelevant compared to the massive loss of lives. My reason for writing it is that it might help someone in the future. I caught the first mention of the Turkey coup while on my way back to the hotel from the ABBAContinue Reading

Flight and Hotel Reviews: United Newark-Berlin and Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof

  I’m in Stockholm now. It’s hard to believe I was reluctant to stay in Berlin for five days; I though I might get bored. Now I’m sad I had to leave so quickly. It almost feels as if I didn’t see anything… What an awesome city! My prior visit to Berlin was 2 years agoContinue Reading

I’m Going to Europe: Berlin, Stockholm #TBEX and Istanbul

At the EWR United Club right now waiting for my flight to Berlin. Spent the holiday in Long Island with my family, stayed at Hyatt Place in Riverhead. I already visited this lovely town 2 years ago (also for the Independence Day weekend), so I won’t bother you with the details, just read my previousContinue Reading

Travel Credit Card Deals and Other Bits and Pieces: 6.19-6.26.16

  Here are a few noteworthy developments in travel credit card deals. All updated links to the best credit card deals can be found here: Best Credit Cards for Miles — Free Flights Best Credit Cards for Points — Free Stays Travel Credit Card Deals: 30,000 miles for Alaska Business Both BofA Alaska credit cardsContinue Reading

Iguassu Falls Vacation Rental, Time Management and Lots of Pics

  My previous São Paulo report is here: My São Paulo Vacation Rental and What to See Our Iguassu Falls vacation rental was practically perfect. A modern, upscale three-bedroom villa in a nice area, with a private pool, waterfall and Jacuzzi, huge kitchen and living room, another hot tub in the master bath, ice-cold air-conditioningContinue Reading

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