Holy Grail | American Express 100K Bonus

Nowadays, 100K sign up bonuses on credit cards are really hard to find. American Express Platinum cards have upped the ante and are offering 100,000 Membership Rewards points on their Enhanced Business Platinum® Card through January 25, 2017.
Cruise Hacking | A Newbie’s Guide – Part 3

Previously, I covered the steps that led me to consider my first cruise and the education I received trying to navigate my way through the complex process of booking a cruise without destroying my wallet. Cruise Hacking has proved to be a whole new animal with some elements of Airline and Hotel Hacking, but with a whole new vocabulary to learn. In this last installment, I’ll cover my lively and informative phone conversations with NCL’s customer service agents, the details and lessons learned, and how I finally booked and paid for my first cruise, ever.
Richard Branson Sets Sail With Virgin Voyages

Sir Richard Branson, a man who transforms virtually every media and travel market he focuses on, is ready to shake up the entire world of cruises.
Sunday News | Las Vegas Raiders, Rumors, Restaurants and Shows

Sunday News this week will be a little shorter than usual. I’m dealing with complications of a high toilet and it’s making me cranky this morning. Visit squattypotty.com to understand the issues. Fun fact, I’m sitting by myself at the 3535 Bar at The Linq and laughing out loud as I write this. Anyway, on […]
Testing Caesars Comp Drink Monitoring System In Las Vegas

Caesars Comp Drink Monitoring I recently met up with a friend who was staying at The Linq and wanted to watch football. After checking into the hotel we didn’t get out to catch the games until noon or so. This was when the 2nd half of most of the early games were beginning. The second half […]
Mexico | The Ultimate Guide To Tequila Classification

A stroll into any store in Mexico will leave you feeling totally overwhelmed with Tequila choices. With bottles ranging from $30 to $3,000, colours anywhere between clear and gold, and glistening bottles of all shapes and sizes, it’s difficult to know what’s what. This is why I have put together this simple guide just for you.
Sunday News | New Las Vegas Logo, New Hotels, Maybe Bruno Mars and Matt Goss

Las Vegas has its first new logo since 1979! A representative of Las Vegas says that the goal was to create a logo that is iconic, timeless, progressive, modern, fresh and exciting with a nod to the glamorous era of yesterday…..
These Are The Best Hipster Bars In Mexico City

Mexico City has one of the biggest and most up-and-coming nightlife scenes in the world. From world-class restaurants to unique hipster bars and nightclubs, this city has it all. With so many options to choose from, it’s hard to find the best spots to spend your precious nights in Mexico City. That’s why I’ve put […]
Thailand | The Beautiful Ao Nang Beach Of Krabi

Krabi – Ao Nang is located in the far south of Thailand on the Andaman Sea. It has an international airport across town from the beach areas and although there are separate terminals for international and domestic flights. Ticketing is located in the international terminal. You don’t need a pre-approved visa to visit Thailand. Many […]
Be Prepared | Communications – Part 5

Previous articles in this series covered the following topics in the “General Information about X” (where “X” is the country/ies I will be visiting) document I prepare for every trip outside the U.S. Part 1: obtaining foreign currency, currency-related scams, etc., Part 2: choosing, using and protecting the “plastic” you carry with you, Part 3: […]