On this episode, I talk about the Southwest Airlines Companion Pass. What it is, how to get it, and, most importantly, how all of you can designate me as your companion. It’s a highly sought after travel reward. I lean...
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Aria Las Vegas: Review
If you know Vegas, you know about Aria, so I’m not going to waste time with a bland background. It’s a beautiful, comfortable resort. The opulence comes at a price. But if you’re looking to treat...
Easy Points and Miles Wins
In this episode, I share tips from stellar travel writers on some easy ways to get some big wins in the points and miles game. Episode talking points: My trip to DisneyHow to approach TSA if you lost your ID on your...
Greene St. Kitchen | Palms Las Vegas: Review
It’s an eccentric, fun restaurant- a perfect representation of the current Palms transition. Greene St. Kitchen, the graffiti-clad Asian fusion “speakeasy” is so good that it may motivate even the most location...
Las Vegas Trip Report: May 2019
What a great trip this was. I split time between family and friends, getting a taste of local and tourist Vegas. Sometimes, slowing down in the middle of a busy Vegas day is exactly what is needed. This report is also...
United Explorer Card: Review
There really aren’t many reasons for me to get a co-branded airline card right now. Rewarding loyalty in a time of consistent program devaluations is an odd way to navigate the points and miles world. Yet, here I am...
Ocean Resort Casino: Review
The Ocean Casino and Resort, or is it the Ocean Resort and Casino? Either way, “Ocean” boasts one of the best casino hotel rooms I’ve stayed in. They are, by all accounts, the best basic rooms in Atlantic City. While...
Bang for Your Buck: Adding Shopping Portals to Your Points Strategy
In this episode, I talk with Joseph, the OhTravelDad, as he helps explain some of the most popular shopping portals where we can easily earn extra points or miles. Joseph writes for OhtravelDad.com, we met at Zorkfest...
Carousel Bar: New Orleans
Just off the lobby of the Hotel Monteleone is one of the more famous, albeit gimmicky, hotel bars in the country, Carousel Bar. While bereft of saddled mammalian for your squiffy self, the ornate chairs and bar top...
TFB #26 – The Alaska Airlines Credit Card, Status Match and Comps, Japan with As the Joe Flies
In this episode, I talk about the Alaska Airlines credit card and status match perpetuity, and Joe from As the Joe Flies stops by to discuss traveling to Japan. Links and tabs and such: The Alaska Airlines Credit card...
