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Sweet Dreams — a Clown Motel Next to a Cemetery?
You might want to read this during the day time. I recently learned about something that sounds absolutely terrifying (though...
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Would You Ride a Pilot-less Plane? Airbus Moved a Step Closer to Jets That Fly Themselves
It looks like we may have to confront a potentially uncomfortable decision: would we ride a plane that flies itself...
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Should Anti-Maskers Face Automatic Lifetime Ban Across Multiple Airlines?
Airlines are getting stricter about enforcing mask rules. American, Delta, and United said offenders risk bans from their respective airlines....
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Will You Pursue Elite Status if Your Business Travel is Reduced?
There is all sorts of speculation that business travel as we know it is done-zo. Companies that survive the current,...
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Would You Sail on the “Titanic II” Replica Ship?!
The Titanic II is reportedly set for sailing in 2022. But given the original's sad and short life, would you...
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Delta Air Lines Wants to Turn my Delta eGift Card Over to Abandoned / Unclaimed Property!
Delta Air Lines Wants to Turn my Delta eGift Card Over to Abandoned / Unclaimed Property!
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Homesick — at “Home”?!
You may have experienced homesickness during your travels. (I have!) But a group of very frequent and high-profile travelers is...
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Sad – Miami Cruise Port Preparing for Cruising to Never EVER Return.
Sad - Miami Cruise Port Preparing for Cruising to Never EVER Return.
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What Travel Souvenirs do you Collect? Do you Display Them? Here is what we buy!
What Travel Souvenirs do you Collect? Do you Display Them? Here is what we buy!
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This Tip Saves Us So Much Stress When Traveling With Our Daughter
Taveling with your family can be stressful. But short layovers aren't always the best idea for parents flying with children....
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Review: Four Points by Sheraton New Orleans Bourbon Street 2020
Review: Four Points by Sheraton New Orleans Bourbon Street 2020
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Two Happy Stories Involving Airlines; Disneyland Delays Hotel Reopenings
Some Southwest and Spirit airlines employees are making headlines -- for going out of their ways to exemplify fantastic service...
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From Pilot Shortage to Surplus; Uber Buys Postmates
Remember the airline pilot shortage that plagued some carriers only a few months ago? Now it seems there's sort of...
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I Upgraded my Car Radio to Bluetooth Hands-free Calling with MP3 for under $20!
René is tackling projects this summer to keep him occupied while he's not traveling. This week, he upgraded his car...
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I Turn One Today!
Today marks a full year since I assumed the lead role at Rene's Points. I started writing a "this is...
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