Having an American Express Platinum Card comes with the benefit of accessing the Centurion Lounges. However, in 2023, access was limited to cardholders only unless they had spent $75,000 on …
Travel
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It’s no secret that airlines oversell tickets for flights. By selling more tickets than the actual number of seats on a flight, they can maximize their revenue and reduce the …
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Hotels
From Mainstream to Niche: How Chain Hotels Have Diversified Their Offerings
by joehegby joehegA few years ago, I had a desire to stop booking stays with major hotel brands. I felt my hotel choices were limiting us to a few major brands, and …
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The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories to United States citizens when they feel people could potentially be in a dangerous situation should they visit the said area(s). In …
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Points & Miles
Maximizing Points at Buc-ee’s: Understanding How Banks Classify Expenses
by joehegby joehegIt was 2012 when we first visited Buc-ee’s. The Texas-based company opened its first travel center in 2003, but the stakes were raised when its massive complex opened in New …
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Occasionally, an airline will do the right thing, even if it means they lose significant money in the process. The good news is that such a circumstance happened just last …
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Cruises
Cruise Lines Warn Guests: Your Clothing Could Land You in Jail
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegCruise ships have to follow a whole lot of rules. When docked in the United States, they have to follow federal laws, since the U.S. government runs the docks. That …
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Rental Cars
Car Rental Experience: A Third-Party Booking and $560 Charge – Intentional or Innocent Mistake?
by joehegby joehegI wanted to share an interesting experience I had while getting our car at Charlotte Airport during our recent trip to North Carolina. I had forgotten to use the $300 …
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We live in Central Florida, so Orlando International Airport (MCO) is our “hometown” airport. The airport has its good points and its bad ones. With 3 terminals, it’s a relatively …
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Plenty of websites out there will tempt you with their aspirational travel stories. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love to daydream about staying at an overwater bungalow in the …