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A Tale of Two Waldorf-Astoria Hotels
We tried a pair of Waldorf-Astoria Key West properties and the two couldn’t have been more different. One had great grounds but terrible rooms, the other excellent rooms but none of the history. It was the most bizarre tale...
I Challenge You To Identify This Hotel Brand
We stayed at a hotel that was so far off brand that we checked out before our luggage arrived from the bell staff. Without cheating, can you identify this bad hotel room’s brand? If you are considering booking travel or signing...
Would You Visit North Korea?
As North Korea and the US sit down for talks in Singapore this week, I found myself wondering if it would be possible to visit under normal circumstances in the future, and if so, would I go? If you...
Exchanging Free Business Class For Paid
Though we already had our Christmas tickets purchased, a change in the plans thanks to Hotwire.com had us swap in our “free” (paid with miles) tickets for reasonably-priced business class tickets. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Oil & Airfare or How To Cook a Frog
Oil prices are climbing up from a deep price recession that began in November 2014. Even with more fuel-efficient aircraft, something has to give. Will the cheap fares go first, or the carriers offering them? If you are considering...
With Whom Is Frontier Airlines Competing?
Frontier and other airlines offer impossibly inexpensive prices. Frontier is so much cheaper than other carriers it’s unclear with whom they are competing. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support...
The Impending Doom of the Jet Engine Crisis
The Southwest 1380 engine incident brought to the surface a festering problem that has plagued aircraft in service and deliveries. On the current pace, however, it only seems clear that the industry is heading for a crisis. If you...
Price Protection: Chase Misstep, Citi Steps Up
Chase recently rescinded their Price Protection benefit for their most popular cards, Citi made changes to their Price Rewind program as well. But where Chase removed the benefit entirely, Citi adjusted it but kept it in place. Chase’s misstep...
Review: Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel (Marriott)
On a business trip, I had a chance to stay in the very contemporary and dare I say, ‘sassy’ Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel. This hotel had everything, except for an upgrade for a (then) gold member. If you are...
Airlines Aren’t Killing Smart Luggage Manufacturers
Two smart luggage companies have closed their doors in the last four weeks, BlueSmart and Raden. But are the technology restrictions airlines have introduced to blame, or is there something else afoot? If you are considering booking travel or signing up...
Review: Grand Hyatt Denver Suite and Valet Trouble
During a stay at the Grand Hyatt Denver we got a chance to try the parlor suite and enjoy the pool. But this great property is let down by the overpriced valet that under delivers. If you are considering...
Breaking News: Aircraft From Havana Crashes After Takeoff
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Celebrating Mother’s Day With Travel Reflection
On Mother’s Day this year I wanted to reflect and recognize the special relationship that my wife and daughter have developed as they travel the world. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please...
Priority Pass Lounge: The Club Pittsburgh
The Club Pittsburgh opened some time ago and recently moved to their permanent location near the center of the concourses. The lounge, open to Priority Pass members is middle of the road, but if included with your credit card...
The Beguiling and Sometimes Accurate Freddie Awards
My wife and I recently attended the 2018 Freddies Awards for loyalty programs. The winners and losers were both predictable and confounding depending on the award. Some made perfect sense while others left the room gasping. Which ones made...
OneJet Continues Growth, Acquires Ultimate JetCharters
This week Pittsburgh-based carrier OneJet acquired Ultimate JetCharters and Ultimate Jet Shuttle to expand footprint and size up their fleet. What will the new airline look like? If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card...
The Problem With Never Turning Off The Seatbelt Sign
Before Matthew published his recent post on a man that helped himself to the bathroom before takeoff while the seatbelt sign was on, I had penned the following post. On a flight to the Freddies from Chicago Midway to...
Review: Westin at the Woodlands (Houston) – Suite
I stay in Houston often, and as I continue to expand my footprint, I try new properties whenever I can. On this trip, business took me to the Woodlands where I tried out a Starwood property and secured an...
Marriott/SPG Devaluation: Fears Confirmed at Freddies
A few days ago I posted my suspicions about Marriott/SPG’s overwhelmingly positive reception. One Mile At A Time posted that there were some great new values in the new award chart that probably wouldn’t last. Friends, readers, strangers –...