Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • December 24, 2021
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World Of Hyatt Offering Extensions & Points For Expiring Awards
  • December 19, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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I’m Tempted: Finnair Plus Elite Promotion
  • December 16, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Wish Me Luck: I Bought Millions Of Miles
  • December 12, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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World’s Biggest Airport Was Almost Built In The Everglades?!
  • December 10, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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It’s Time For Hyatt To Extend Free Night & Suite Awards
  • December 10, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Easy Way To Maximize Rakuten New Member Bonus
  • December 9, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Year Of Earning Miles With Bask Bank
  • December 8, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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How To Tell Your Priority Pass Cards Apart
  • December 3, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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8 Reasons To Get The Alaska Business Visa Card
  • December 1, 2021
  • Ben Schlappig
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Impressions From Our Trip San Miguel De Allende
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Hotel Hopping In Amazing Los Cabos
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Awesome Coronavirus-Era Vacation In Maui

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