Wait, Hotel Status Doesn’t Matter For Families???
Hotel elite status can be a huge help for families who travel. But, someone disagrees with me. Which side are you on?
You Know, He Has A Point….
I totally missed it, but this is a really interesting point (at least to me) about elite status and how the business traveler is affected by recent strategic decisions the Big 3 airlines make.
Man-Spreading And Cheap Flights To South America. And, Hotel Status Doesn’t Matter????
The Best of the Rest is my effort to summarize all the travel/miles and 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.
AVIS Takes On Uber? Is It A Good Deal For You?
AVIS is taking on Uber with aggressive prices on one-way rentals and a free tank of gas. They’re trying to get you to skip taxis and, um, Uber. Will you?
Malaria, Hepatitis, Typhoid Fever? Getting The Right Medicine For A Trip To Africa
Malaria, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever can all be a crappy way to spend a vacation abroad. Find out how to protect yourself with vaccinations & other methods.
Free Points Again! Marriott Serving Up 1,000 Easy Free Points Until 8pm EST.
If it’s Sunday….. Marriott Rewards is giving away 1,000 points in their NFL-themed promotion again this weekend. It’s pretty easy to earn the points. You need to make sure you’ve linked your Marriott Rewards account with your Twitter. Then, you need to reply to…
I Guess United Has A New Way To Control Capacity In Their Lounges
Who should be allowed into United Club lounges? The answer might be more complicated than you think.
Product Review: Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones
I’ve been hunting for a replacement to my current bluetooth headphones for work calls and listening to music when I’m exercising. Anyone care to guess which one I do more of? At any rate, here’s my take on the sound quality, battery life, phone call quality and overall value of the new Bose SoundSport Free Wireless Headphones.
Is Alaska Airlines Ignoring All Virgin America Flight Activity For Lifetime Status Consideration?
Lifetime status is the reward for years (decades?) of loyalty to an airline. Alaska Airlines appears to be saying that loyalty to Virgin America doesn’t really mean all that much to them. If true, that’s a bit disappointing.
I flew Spirit Airlines, Saved $300 And Didn’t Die!
I flew low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines to see just how bad it was. And, to save some money for my company. Turned out not to be that bad. Check out my quick review on the Big Front Seat and whether you should fly Spirit Airlines.