Back in April of 2012 I wrote a post called, What a USAirways- American Airlines Merger Would Mean For Me. I came across that article today and thought it would be fun to look back and see if any of…
Although kangaroos are a protected species, there are so many of them that they are widely regarded as as a nuisance, and they are hunted by professional hunters according to a strict quota system enforced by the government. While many Australians…
When pigs die and go to heaven, the pearly gates lead to Michael Symon’s Lola Bistro on trendy 4th Street in downtown Cleveland. Cleveland may be one of the most underrated food cities in America, but the options for great food are endless…
Norma’s is a NYC classic, James Beard award winning breakfast joint inside the Le Parker Meridien on 119 W 56th St in New York. With menu items the Nutella Packed Jacks topped with Pineapple Chunks and Raspberries or the Donut Even Go There French…
Today I got a message from Starbucks alerting me to a special partnership. From June 2 – 6 Starbucks will match every dollar spent on Starbucks eGift Cards up to $200,000 with a donation to the Global Fund to help…
I typically use my miles to upgrade to business for international flights and wasn’t really looking forward to an economy plus trip. Well, I was surprised! This is my review of the Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy vs Upper Class products….
We’re one month into the SPG 2nd quarter promotion, Earn Away Get Away. During the promotional period, you will earn double points on all stays (at participating properties) and triple points on stays that include a Sunday (Saturday in the…
I recently got an email from Chase about my Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card. It stated that Travel Notices Are No Longer Required on my account. The notice said: In the past, you may have notified us of your travel…
VegasUncork’d 2014 was one of the most exciting and fun food festivals I’ve been to in a long while. The weekend, by Bon Appetit and sponsored by Chase Sapphire Preferred, was filled with demonstrations, meet and greets, tastings and special…
VegasUncork’d 2014 was one of the most exciting and fun food festivals I’ve been to in a long while. The weekend, by Bon Appetit and sponsored by Chase Sapphire Preferred, was filled with demonstrations, meet and greets, tastings and special…
This was my first year attending the trendy food festival, VegasUncork’d, by Bon Appetit Magazine. Chase Sapphire Preferred was an event sponsor and hosted several special events for their members and offered up extra special experiences at other events. Part…
I took the second part of my trip on Fiji Airways yesterday this time departing from Sydney, Australia to Nadi, Fiji and onto Los Angeles, CA. Unlike the my flight from Fiji to Brisbane, which was on a pitiful…
If you’ve been following either politics, religious news or hotel news you may have seen this story. It’s not often you can say those three things in the same sentence. On May 1, 2014, the Sultan of Brunei revealed that…
Your plane has been quarantined. It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it isn’t. When my flight from Nandi, Fiji landed in Brisbane, Australia the flight attendant made an announcement – it went something like this. Ladies…
I recently had the opportunity to fly from Los Angeles to Nadi, Fiji and then from Nadi onto Brisbane, Australia. On the LA to Nadi route Fiji Airways flies their newer Airbus A330 planes. From Nadi to Brisbane they fly…
Starwood Q2 2014 Promo is here! Starwood has announced their next promotion: Earn Away, Get Away. With the SPG® Earn Away global promotion, beginning May 1st, earn triple points on stays that include a Sunday night (Saturday at hotels in…