Author: Edward Pizzarello

My goal in life is to fill my family’s passports with stamps, creating buckets of memories along the way. You’ll find me writing about realistic ways for normal people to travel the world, whether you’re on a budget or enjoy luxury. I also enjoy taking us on the occasional detour to explore the inner workings of the travel industry.
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New Tokyo Flights And Free $20 From Venmo

Each week, we cover some of the most interesting stories on BoardingArea of the week on the NowBoarding podcast.  This week, we covered five stories that should help you get the most out of your travel. Alaska Airlines Newest Partner Alaska Airlines has added…

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Hyatt’s New Partnership With American Airlines Is Live! Activate Now

World of Hyatt and American Airlines are going old school. Members of both loyalty programs can enjoy double dip opportunities, earning both points and miles on hotel stays and flights with Hyatt and American. Additionally, elite members of one program will be able to status match to the other. In some cases, members will have a shortcut to top-tier status.

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Act Quickly! Save On Universal Hollywood Express Tickets

Today’s Daily Getaways deal is bound to go fast.  The offer is for Universal Studios Hollywood Express Tickets. The offer is for a 1-day Express Ticket for $149.   Most importantly, this deal is for Universal Hollywood.  These tickets are not valid at Universal Studios Orlando. This…