Which F1 Team Matches Your Travel Loyalty Programs?
The Formula One season starts this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix. This isn’t a lifelong passion for me. I’ve been following the racing series since a couple of years into the Netflix show “Drive to Survive.” I enjoyed the show because it felt like a travel reality show with some racing mixed in. The […]
BYOC: Bring Your Own Caviar (The OG Inflight Upgrade That Airlines Still Don’t Understand)
There Are Two Types of Airline Passengers There are two kinds of people on airplanes: Team “whatever they hand you in a ramekin.” Team BYOC. And yes… BYOC = Bring Your Own Caviar… and yes… I coined it. The OG. 2013-ish. Back when “inflight dining” was still trying to convince us a warm nut was […]
The Education Track Is Always The Biggest Takeaway From ZorkFest
ZorkFest is a two-track conference that connects travel rewards and casino rewards. While different, they’re not far apart, and tips from one can often benefit the other. Many of you know I come from the casino world. Rewards from my gambling hobby became important to me when I saw my friend, who only played video […]
Incorporating Online Games Into a Weekend Away – The Ultimate Convenience
Online games can slip neatly into travel routines. They turn delays into quick sessions and quiet evenings into friendly competitions. A weekend away now blends fresh scenery with a pocket-sized arcade. Packing for a short break once meant choosing between different forms of entertainment and visiting more places in person. Today, that choice looks easier. […]
Why I’m Skeptical of Top-Tier Hotel Status (and How to Be Your Own Elite)
The chase for top-tier hotel status can feel like running on a hamster wheel—lots of effort, not a lot of payoff. For years, I played the status game. I booked inconvenient hotels, paid inflated rates, and took the long way home just to rack up elite nights. But as the years (and loyalty program “enhancements”) […]
Why You Should Work With A Travel Agent
If you’ve never used a travel agent, you could be missing out. Here are eight reasons why it might be advantageous for your next trip.
Airline Family Seating Policy: Who Guarantees You Seats With Your Family
Every airline has a slightly different policy when it comes to keeping families together. What does yours say?
Delta Announces Even More Changes To Sky Club Access. “When Everybody’s A Member, Nobody’s A Member.”
Delta implements harsh new Sky Club access rules. How will they affect you?
Mobile Passport Control: Speed Your Way Through The Border
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is Global Entry’s less well-known cousin. But it may offer you advantages that even GE doesn’t have.