Historically, when a new lounge opened in an airport, it would typically be connected to a specific airline (i.e., Delta or KrisFlyer lounge) and/or credit card (like Amex Centurion Lounges).…
New York
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New York City
Our $60 Trip For A New York Deli Sandwich & Cheesecake at Junior’s
by joehegby joehegBefore an overseas trip from JFK airport, we took the opportunity to visit our favorite airport hotel, the TWA Hotel. I arranged to arrive the day before our flight since…
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Hotels
After a 4-Year Feud, Four Seasons Hotel New York Said to FINALLY Be Reopening
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIf you read the press release from June 11, 2024, you’d think it was just a regular, typical hotel reopening: Ty Warner Hotels and Resorts, along with affiliated entities, and…
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Points & Miles
Amazon Experimenting With Removing Gift Cards From Stores
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegFor some people, buying a gift card is the perfect present. They’re available at many retail stores, and if you need some quickly, and don’t have the time or inclination…
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Airports
New York & 8 Other States Can Now Use Digital ID at TSA Checkpoint
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt was less than a month ago when we announced that Louisiana residents had just gotten access to digital IDs that could be used at TSA security kiosks. Now add…
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The TSA admittedly doesn’t have the best reputation in the world. People complain of long delays, being yelled at, “TSA approved” locks being broken on checked luggage, contents in checked…
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During one of our visits to Manhattan, we planned a day where we’d have the chance to do something we hadn’t done in a long time and it involved us…
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I’ve been thinking lately about the most memorable hotels where I’ve stayed. These places aren’t necessarily the fanciest or most expensive ones I’ve ever visited, but they left distinct memories.…
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Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)
Our Experience Taking Amtrak from NYC with Acela and Regional Trains
by joehegby joehegDuring our trip to New York, we decided to take a day out to visit Philadelphia. Although it was a bit out of the way and deserved its own visit,…
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Full disclosure: Although I’ve lived in Florida for almost 1/3 of my life, I am a native New Yorker. Or, if you will, “native New Yawka.” My parents and I…