Great Wolf Resorts is a chain of 14 water park resorts, a combination of hotel, water park and other activities. It’s geared toward families, so if little people aren’t your thing, this is… Continue Reading
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LAX Admirals Club Review
As one of the largest Admirals Club in the system, the lounge at LAX needs to be a good one. Fortunately, it is. I visited the club on the morning/early afternoon of January 4 with my family. Due… Continue Reading
Novice Errors: How a Simple Mistake Almost Cost Me an Upgrade
We’re in the middle of the holiday season, a period in which even infrequent travelers tend to get out on the road. And while that can be good for the airlines’ income statements, it also… Continue Reading
Why is there a Pull Cord in Hotel Bathrooms in Italy?
Many bathrooms in Italy have a shower/tub combination where the bottom of the tub is several inches higher than the bathroom floor, and you might notice a thin cord dangling down from the wall that looks… Continue Reading
Acquiring a Brazilian Visa in New York City Just Got Easier!
When it comes to international travel, one of the things I hate is having to send away my passport for a visa. Because I live in Kansas, the nearest foreign consulates are 400+ miles away, so I can’t… Continue Reading
What Do Pilots Do between Flights?
Ever wondered what pilots do between flights at the airport? Do they go into their secret rooms (pilot lounges) at the airport, print flight plans, check the weather, and doing boring routine stuff?… Continue Reading
Las Vegas for the Low-Roller
A high roller at a casino, somebody willing to bet thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars per hand, can ask for anything they want. Reimbursed first class airfare? Forget it. They get a private… Continue Reading
Spirit Airlines 101: Beating Spirit at its Own Game
In the early 1970s, Southwest Airlines accidentally became the first low-cost carrier (LCC) when it was forced to sell one of its four planes to cover expenses. Left with only three planes, the airline… Continue Reading
6 Reasons Why You Should Visit Egypt Now
There has been concern pertaining to the safety of traveling in Egypt recently — especially given that hundreds of thousands of Egyptians converged in Tahrir Square greater than four years… Continue Reading
Beating the Lines at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with FastPass+
You don’t need a blog post to know that Disney World is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. After all, Tom Brady doesn’t shout, “I’m going to Six Flags Magic… Continue Reading