Insights & Adventures

Insights & Adventures

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

Latest Insights

  • January 31, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Marriott Bonvoy Unpublished Award Chart: How Much Award Nights Cost
  • January 28, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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ANA’s Domestic Premium Class: How To Get A Better Deal
  • January 27, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Miles & Points: The Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times
  • January 27, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Booking A Ritz-Carlton Cruise: Worth It?
  • January 27, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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The TSA: Much Better Than In The Past, Or Still Awful?
  • January 26, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
28
A “5-Star” Aloft Hotel With A Club Lounge?!?
  • January 25, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
35
Does Spirit Airlines Have An Independent Future? Probably Not…
  • January 25, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
5
Hyatt Credit Card: Calendar Vs. Anniversary Year
  • January 22, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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Hyatt Credit Card $15K First Year Sweet Spot
  • January 22, 2025
  • Ben Schlappig
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US Airline Industry Consolidation: Is More Needed?
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  • October 29, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Overdue Trip to Kyoto
  • October 11, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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A Polished Journey to Greece
  • August 26, 2023
  • Ben Schlappig
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An Unforgettable Trip with My Parents

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