If I had to guess, I’d have said the most dangerous cities for pedestrians were traffic-congested metropolises like New York, San Francisco, and Chicago. I’d have been wrong. The most dangerous… Continue Reading
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The BIG Stories: The End of Uber? + Hyatt’s Harsh New Cancellation Rule + Travel Agents’ Faves + Airport Parking Fees
In case you missed something, following are the biggest travel stories and best deals covered this past week. Check ’em out! EU Court Calls Uber a Taxi Company. Will Rates Rise? Cabbies, who have… Continue Reading
Hyatt’s New Cancellation Policy. Bookers Beware!
Do cancellation policies factor into your loyalty to hotel chains? When Marriott (which owns Starwood) changed its cancellation policy, in June, it was widely perceived as the beginning of the end of… Continue Reading
With Uber Dubbed a Taxi Company by EU Court, Rates Could Rise
How much longer will Uber’s low prices last? Uber is worried, and you should be too. The European Union’s Court of Justice this week rejected Uber’s claim that it is merely a digital… Continue Reading
Travel Agents Pick Their Favorite Airlines and Hotels
When it comes to opinions about travel services and suppliers, we have our own, based on our limited experience; travel agents have their opinions, based on their experience, plus feedback from thousands… Continue Reading
Hilton’s Latest Promotion Is 2,000 Bonus Points Per Stay
Hilton’s recent Honors promotions have mostly featured either double or triple points. Nice, but not a game-changer for many. The new promotion, starting next month, is structured differently, but… Continue Reading
Airport Parking Fees: The Good, Bad & Ugly
When does your trip begin? When it comes to planning travel, the flight is often considered the start of the trip. It’s not. Getting to the airport is the start of the trip. And if you park your… Continue Reading
Registration Now Open For MegaBonus by Marriott Rewards — Winter 2018
You can earn up to 3,000 points per qualified stay — starting with your second qualified stay — at any participating hotel or resort property worldwide between Tuesday, January 16, 2018 and Sunday, April… Continue Reading
Registration Now Open For the Great Weeks, Grand Weekends Promotion 2018 by Starwood Preferred Guest
“Introducing our newest global promotion, SPG Great Weeks, Grand Weekends. Starting with your second stay, registered members will earn at participating SPG hotels and resorts between January 16 – April… Continue Reading
Your Chance to Win a Board Game — and Round-Trip Flight — From JetBlue Airways
If you want to get your hands on the Get Packing! board game — which is the only board game that includes a certificate valid for an actual roundtrip flight operated by JetBlue Airways — you have two… Continue Reading
