Jimmy Buffett has managed to turn his top-10 hit song from 1977 into a global super-brand. Starting with restaurants in tourist-trap locations, the brand had expanded into hotels and even…
Hotels
-
New York City
-
We’ve stayed at our share of hotels over the years and eventually you’ll encounter something strange during one of your stays. For example, while we were standing at a Candlewood…
-
Weekly Recap
FCC Says No Phone Use On U.S. Flights, “Don’t You Know Who I Am?” Airport Guy Got What He Deserved, Why Planes Fly At Higher Altitude Nowadays
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHi, travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV in the past week or two. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that…
-
While we haven’t been traveling much this year, I’ve been keeping up on reviews from those who have ventured out before us. Even if some chains, like Marriott, are no…
-
The hotel business isn’t a great place to be right now. Many locations have gone under in 2020 because of the lack of business. With conventions and business travel down…
-
Weekly Recap
What Is Marriott Trying To Hide?, Changes For Going To This Country & That State, More Award Price Increases
by joehegby joehegHappy Monday to all our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, so…
-
The coronavirus pandemic has lead to a lot of changes. Kids are learning virtually. People are working from home. And here’s another cool one: hotels are being asked to become…
-
It’s one thing if you’ve been developing a hotel for years and just before the grand opening, a major catastrophe happens and decimates the number of travelers. What else can…
-
Because of so many canceled flights, coronavirus has made for all sorts of (temporary) changes in how busy airports are. I mean, at one point this summer, the busiest airport…
-
Points & Miles
Why Can’t We Have Nice Things? (How To Actually Help People With Their Travel Questions)
by joehegby joehegI don’t know if I should call this a public service announcement or if it’s a rant but whatever it is, this is how I feel when I read some…