I posted a photo on Instagram about renting a car in Muscat, Oman. Subsequently, I detailed how I rented the Cadillac Escalade and how much I paid for the car the following day. I received a message from a subscriber asking…
Planning a Trip To Paradise: An Economy Flight, 1 Country, 4 hotels…And Infinite Happiness?
“Bula! Vacava tiko?” Oh, don’t mind me. I’m just practicing my Fijian. As my trips details have quickly fallen into place, I thought I would share a small update on what we can expect…
Qatar Installs QSuites On All North American Routes By Mid-2020
There’s no other way to describe it…Qatar Airways “QSuites” is a first class luxury experience trapped in a business class body. A huge TV, plush bedding, a privacy door to your suite, you’re given pajamas…what more could you ask for!?
Chase Ultimate Rewards Guide: Transfer Partners & How To Transfer Points
Chase Ultimate Rewards points are perhaps the most valuable points out there. If you’re just getting started with miles and points, Ultimate Rewards provide a great, easy-to-understand foundation to…
New Flying Blue Promo Awards Are Live (January 2020): Europe for 14,500
When it comes to travel, there is only one thing that I love more than flying and that’s…
HURRY! Delta Flash Sale (Round Trips from 10,000 miles)
Delta is at it again! These flash sales are appearing a bit more frequent than usual which is great for those of us that are looking to travel to great destinations and have skymiles to redeem.
Would You Eat At An Airport Even If You Aren’t Flying? New Orleans Airport Hopes So!
One of my fondest memories from childhood was going to Cleveland Hopkins Airport and having the ability to walk all the way to the arrival/departure gate to pick up…
Credit Cards: Why I Don’t Mind Paying A $450 Annual Fee
Over the past week, the website has welcomed a lot of new subscribers. I’ve also received quite a few emails (…y‘all all up in my DM’s hahaha) concerning credit cards and (obviously) travel. If you have have been subscribed…
BOOKED: I’m going to Fiji! …but in economy?
Welp, another trip is now on the books and I’m going to Fiji! Picture this….beaches lined with palm trees, amazing soft coral reefs, friendly faces, succulent tropical fruit, and Fijian music playing well into the night. It’s no wonder Fiji is…
Reader Question: “I have a Chase credit card but can I transfer points to an airline/hotel with it?”
One of the things that make flexible points like Chase Ultimate Rewards so valuable is the ability to transfer the points to various airlines and hotel partners. For example, at the moment, you can transfer Chase Ultimate Reward points directly to…
Reader Question: What is the Gulf Blockade?
We have some very perceptive readers on this blog and I wanted to explain a concept that I have received a few emails about. Over the last few days I have been publishing an extended trip report where I…
BOOKED: New Singapore First Class Suites!
With the new year right around the corner, it’s time to begin preparing and finalizing my trips in 2020. I’ve spent the past several days thinking about destinations and hotels that excite me. But what gets me most excited is…
Cadillac Escalade For $18/Day: How I Rent The Best Rental Cars For Cheap
Let’s be clear…it’s rare that I rent cars. When I do, it’s usually a “dad swagger wagon” (aka a minivan) where everyone has their own cup holder, their own individual space, enough space for overpacked luggage, and no one is arguing. <–Dad life is dope!!
Review: Qatar Airways 777-300ER “Qsuites” (Business Class)
This review will be an extension of my previous Qatar A350 review. Many of the features were the same but I will also highlight where aspects were different. The airline…
Amazing: A Review of Qatar Airways Al Safwa First Class Lounge (Doha)
To say that I was excited for this next experience (…and flight…and destination) would be an understatement. I was so excited that I….
My Experience Getting A Visa For Oman (aka My First Time Being Scared At Immigration)
Collectively, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in the Middle East and anyone that follows me on social media knows that I LOVE DOHA! But this experience had me shook because…
True Life: Google Translate Saved My Trip From Becoming A Disaster
We interrupt our current review of an amazing trip for this special announcement…Google translate is the greatest app that has ever been invented! I travel often and…
Simple Luxury: A Review of the Westin Doha Hotel and Spa
Within Doha there are many luxury hotels (e.g. Mandarin Oriental, St. Regis, Ritz Carlton, Park Hyatt, etc.). I’ve stayed at a few of them over the last few years but there is something to be said about simple luxury. Don’t get me wrong, I love…
Profits Down: Southwest Airlines Punctures Hawaiian Airlines’ Monopoly Bubble
In the old days (1993), the Department of Transportation coined a term known as the “Southwest Effect.” The term was used to describe the changes in air travel that invariably result from Southwest Airlines’ entry into new markets. Once Southwest enters the market…
The Three Chase Cards in My Wallet and Why I Spend On Them
Often, I receive messages from readers asking what cards I recommend, what cards are in my wallet, what card to apply for next or some combination of those questions. I thought…
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