I’m making my first trip to Las Vegas and people tell me that I have to stay on the Strip to get the “full experience.” Is that true? The Las Vegas Strip, a four-mile stretch… Continue Reading
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Should Carbon Monoxide Detectors Be Required in Hotel Rooms?
Three guests died in the same room within three months at a hotel property in Boone, North Carolina back in 2013 as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning — which led to the charging of… Continue Reading
Norwegian Getaway Review Part 1 – Itinerary, Embarkation & Staterooms
A detailed review of the Norwegian Getaway. This first part covers my recent itinerary, the embarkation process & the various types of staterooms offered. Continue Reading
Risk-Free Cancellation Policy: A Comparison Between Airlines
Commercial airlines based in the United States typically have a policy where you may cancel your flight reservation within 24 hours after you book it — from the time that a ticket was booked if… Continue Reading
Dining Onboard Amtrak’s Long Distance Trains
Gone are the days of fine dining with crisp linens, fine cutlery and impeccable service aboard trains across the United States. Now, Amtrak rules the rails and the dining experience is far from that of… Continue Reading
Airfare Sale Roundup: Limited Time Offers for the Second Week of October 2015
At least three airlines are currently offering an airfare sale for select routes nationwide within the United States. If you have been waiting for lower domestic airfares and are flexible with your… Continue Reading
Not Just Sin City: What to do with your Kids in Las Vegas
“We hate families. They have no time, no money and destructive little people. We want to take them [customers] by their ankles, shake them until all of their money falls out and send them on their… Continue Reading
Cruise Line Loyalty: The Carnival VIFP Club
Carnival, the biggest cruise company, likes to use the tagline “fun ships” and their loyalty program plays along. Known as the VIFP Club, you aren’t just a very important person, but… Continue Reading
Extreme Makeover: Liberty of the Seas
Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will receive a “Texas sized” makeover in early 2016. Liberty of the Seas will soon reposition from the New York area to her new homeport of Galveston,… Continue Reading
Are You Using Your Airline Miles Correctly? Most Don’t! (Part 2)
In the last installment of this series, we covered the subjective factors that can help you get the most out of your airline mile redemptions. In this post we’ll cover the objective factors. Understand… Continue Reading
