Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

My thoughts and opinions on the broader travel industry, plus extra glimpses of my personal journeys.

Latest Insights

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8 Reasons To Get The Alaska Business Visa Card
  • December 1, 2021
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Impressions From Our Trip San Miguel De Allende
  • November 26, 2021
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus
  • November 23, 2021
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Revolting: American Airlines’ First Class “Turkey” Sandwich
  • November 23, 2021
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Was There A Smuggler On My US-Bound Flight?
  • November 22, 2021
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Repricing American Airlines Flights Is So Fun!
  • November 22, 2021
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I’m Tempted: Ritz-Carlton Maldives Pre-Devaluation Points Trip
  • November 19, 2021
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Hotel Asks For Proof Of Special Occasion: Fair?
  • November 17, 2021
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My Great Use Of IHG Free Night Awards
  • November 7, 2021
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Hilton Honors’ Surprising Upgrade Priority
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Five Country European Adventure
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Birthday Hotel Hopping In Paris
  • August 22, 2021
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Flying To London Via Puerto Rico

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