Iceland has been on our radar for a while. Coming out of the pandemic, which significantly curtailed our international travel, we asked both of our children to pick out a destination that was high on their list. Our teenage daughter quickly picked Iceland. I knew I had my work cut out for me in terms of paying for the trip. I plan to write quite a bit about Iceland. Here’s what I hope to write about in the future: Hotel reviews of the Konsulat and Canopy (Hilton properties) in Rekyjavik, […]
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Why Uber Is Awful And Airbnb Is Awful
Can a company be revolutionary and awful? Uber has achieved both in their history.
Airbnb Taking a Beating During Coronavirus Pandemic
The travel industry is getting hammered by the coronavirus crisis. Business and leisure travel have both declined considerably. And, due to the lack of clarity when things will improve, future bookings are being impacted at an alarming rate. United is flying nearly empty planes, even after grounding a large part of their fleet. They’re not alone, with literally dozens of airlines grounding their entire fleet. The damage isn’t limited to airlines. Marriott has already furloughed 2/3 of their corporate staff. And, Airbnb is nowhere near immune, taking a healthy beating […]
United Takes A Bite Out Of Me And New Award Flights To Tokyo
Boy, it was a rough week for me on the miles and points front! United Airlines decided to take 165K miles from my account. When I called to point out that it was a mistake, United took 15K more miles. It’s still a developing situation, but you can hear more about it on this week’s episode of the Miles to Go podcast. You’ll also learn about a promotion MasterCard is running with Airbnb that can save you $25 on a tour or experience on your next vacation. And, we dive […]
AirBnb Fighting With Cities, Leaving Customers In The Middle
Airbnb is fighting cities in multiple areas of the world on new regulations. Along the way, some customers are getting caught in the middle.
Hyatt Announces Vacation Home Rentals, Points Earning And Redemption On The Horizon
Hyatt telegraphed this move a little bit. They’ve been open to exploring new channels of hotel loyalty. Hyatt has also made interesting acquisitions like Miraval. So, what can we expect from Hyatt’s foray into the world of vacation home rentals?
Discounted Gift Cards On Amazon For Prime Day Today!
Amazon Prime Day is under way! If you’re unfamiliar with Prime Day, it’s sorta like Christmas in July. It’s an Amazon-created holiday where they discount thousands of items on their site. Last year, the pricing was as good or better than many Black Friday deals. I have a master post with all the deals I’ve referenced for this year’s sale. Check this page for all the current deals I’ve written about. I’ll be updating it throughout Prime Day. If you don’t have Amazon Prime, you can sign up for a […]
Cheap Flights To Canada and Europe, 5,000 Bonus Hilton Points And A Lot More Seats On Planes
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.
Cheap Flights to Europe, BIG JetBlue Fare Sale, $20 Off Your Next Uber Ride And A REALLY Bad Chase Rumor
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.
Cheap Flights To Asia And California, Restaurant Acting Badly And Lufthansa Joins Airbnb
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.
