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15X Points Offer, Cruise Criminals, Free SkyMiles for Washington State, Delta’s “Big” Announcement and more News!
I can not believe it is fall (well almost). I have my grape order in with my local vineyard (we...
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RCI Drink Package, Skymiles Cruise Offers, Crazy Gluttonous Russians, 20% Back on NCL, LOL/24 and New Card Bonus Points
I am not too many weeks away from another amazing cruise and I simply can not believe we are only...
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Facepalm: Russians on MSC Honeymoon Cruise Order Everything on the Menu for Dinner – EACH!
A while back I posted questioning who in their right mind would order 2 or 3 entrees for dinner on...
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Huge Delta Schedule Changes, Delta Mileage Runs are Back, Massive Card Offers, Bad Videos and More Travel and Cruise News!
I don't know about you but wow the blog is busy now that we have everyone floating over to Eye...
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Waiting for Delta MQD Changes, Cruise Ships Dumping at Sea, Punishing Gate Line Jumpers, Cruise Dress Code, DoorDash Extension and More!
The funny, if not wise, movie character Ferris Bueller once said "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and...
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Recent Events Remind Me Why I’m So Grateful to Have Travel Insurance
It’s been kind of a crazy summer for air travel. Flights late last week were disrupted (that’s putting it mildly)...
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Attention People Who Love Using Speakerphone and Video Conferencing in Airport Lounges: Let Me Introduce You to Something Special
I recently visited the beautiful G18 Delta Sky Club at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). It's an absolute gem of...
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Are You an Airline or Hotel “Free Agent”? Do You Celebrate Your Travel Independence?
The Fourth Of July is one of my favorite days of the year. I love summer, patriotism, and a sense...
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Is There Anything In a Hotel Room You Can Trust Is Really Clean?
The primary definition of the word gross is: very obvious and unacceptable, blatant. If you’re thinking of a public restroom...
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“The Taylor Swift Effect”: Airline Passengers Offered $7,000 to Take Later Flight to Sweden?
A lot has been written about Taylor Swift's economic impact on cities and countries where she's performed during her Eras...
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Mileage Run to Hawaii, 25% Cash Back, Big Credit Card Bonuses, Stressful Trips, Anniversary Celebrations, and More!
I hope you're having a great weekend! Happy early Mother's Day to those who celebrate. In case you missed a...
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Recourse for Missing a Flight Due to Protests, Baggage Tags Made from Real Airplanes, New Card Bonuses, and More!
I hope you're having a great weekend! It's been a minute since we recapped the latest happenings here on the...
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Unhooking Bras, Getting McDonald’s Orders, and Being Asked for Ecstasy and “Boiled ginger ale”: Real Requests Passengers Made to Flight Attendants
Someone on Reddit's Flight Attendants board on Reddit asked the question, "What was the strangest request you’ve ever received as...
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Where’s the Best Place to Take Pictures with the Actual Hollywood Sign?
Some family visited us in Los Angeles as part of their spring break trip. Besides Kardashian-sighting, eating great sushi, and...
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Tourists: Don’t Accept the Aspiring Big City Music Star’s “Free” CD (Even If They Offer to Autograph It For You)
I played tour guide for several family members who recently visited Los Angeles, where I've lived for 24 years and...
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