If you hadn’t heard, there’s a great sign-up offer going on for the Chase Sapphire Preferred. Since April 3, Chase has offered 100,000 bonus points for spending $5,000 in the …
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
How To Get From JFK Airport to Manhattan Via AirTrain & Subway
by joehegby joehegTaking the subway from JFK Airport to Manhattan is by far the most economical option available. It’s reliable, relatively straightforward, and avoids the unpredictable traffic that often plagues taxis and …
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We’ve flown on a lot of planes over the years. Most were perfectly fine. A few were truly impressive. And one? One stood out for all the wrong reasons. It’s …
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Airlines
Airlines Switch to ‘Summer Weights’ – Because Apparently You Weigh Less in Crocs
by joehegby joehegIf you’re flying anytime after May 1, congratulations: the airlines have decided you weigh less. No, you didn’t suddenly drop 10 pounds, and no one snuck a scale under the …
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Airports
Think Twice Before Using Your Phone in the Customs Area When Entering the U.S.
by joehegby joehegGetting off an international flight has its own set of unique rules, and they can vary by country. When entering the United States, for example, you’ll see signs that say …
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Flying up front in the first few rows of a plane is a luxury most of us don’t get to enjoy very often. In fact, except for Southwest flights or …
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New York City
How We Accidentally Scored Dinner at Din Tai Fung, One of NYC’s Trendiest Restaurants
by joehegby joehegEver since I learned that Din Tai Fung had opened an outpost in Manhattan, I’d been planning to visit. The legendary Taiwanese restaurant chain, world-famous for its delicate soup dumplings, …
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It took a while, but I think I’m starting to fall for Hyatt. Not too long ago, I didn’t think we’d ever stay at their hotels. It just wasn’t on …
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I’ve rented a lot of cars over the years, but this was a first. Less than 24 hours into my latest rental, I got an email from Hertz. The subject line? …
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Back in late 2021, news broke that a Fairmont hotel—yes, that Fairmont, the luxury brand known for iconic properties like The Plaza in New York and The Savoy in London—was …