Maybe it’s just me (ok – it’s not just me because Mommy Points also posted about a similar experience not too long ago), but I have been noticing an unsettling trend on my credit card statements after nearly all of my recent hotel stays (and now that I think about it – car rentals too): … [Read More…]
Rant: The Downfalls of Wearing the “Points”
I always joke about how I wear the “points” in the relationship, because points and miles are my domain. Luckily, Mr. Points Traveler likes to travel. Mr. Points Traveler likes points and miles. However, there is something Mr. Points Traveler doesn’t like to do, and that is planning. Many moons months ago, Mr. Points Traveler … [Read More…]
Discussion: Leaving Your “Mark” in Hotel Rooms
An interesting article was sent my way this morning that had me thinking – is this funny, clever, or just plain tacky? At this point, I’ll say it’s a mixture of all 3. The article from DailyMail UK discusses how a Londoner comedian leaves his “creativity” at hotels he visits around the world, claiming that … [Read More…]
Discussion: Have You Ever Experienced Extreme Turbulence?
Upon waking up this morning, I planned on getting started early with my cup of tea and a strong side of productivity. I even had high hopes of making it to the gym today – surprise, surprise, that hasn’t happened yet either (thanks, rain and gloom!). As I look out the window into the foggy … [Read More…]
What Happens When 73% of the Flight Doesn’t Turn Off Their Cellphones?
I came across an interesting news article this evening that proved that sometimes “strength in numbers” doesn’t always get you places… literally. According to a recent article from the Associated Press, 73% of the passengers on a Monday-morning AirTran flight going from LaGuardia to Atlanta were thrown off the plane after refusing to listen to the flight crew prior to … [Read More…]
Discussion: Touchy Subject – “Passengers of Size”
A few days ago, I tweeted the photo below (found on epicwtfs.com, which by the way, is a hilarious site) and posed the following question: “What would you honestly do if you were seated next to this passenger? :-/” I’m most certainly not trying to poke fun or come off as offensive, but this question … [Read More…]
Discussion: How Many “Sin Cities” Around the Globe Have You Visited?
Speaking of sins, forgive me for not posting for some time. Over the past 2 weeks, ironically, I spent a few days at an airport… but this time I wasn’t flying; instead, I was having fun throwing iron around and getting my adrenaline pumped by doing things like this during my stunt driving training. It definitely … [Read More…]
10 Signs I Might Be Too Addicted to Points and Miles… According to My iPhone
One thing I can appreciate about having an iPhone is its “smartphone” capabilities. I enjoy that it always seems to know what I’m thinking, using predictive intelligence, based on how I use it. That usually helps me become more efficient, but sometimes I laugh a little when my iPhone seems to “call me out” on … [Read More…]
Discussion: What Do You Do in a Hotel Room That You Don’t Do at Home?
I came across an interesting update in my Facebook newsfeed yesterday that actually had me pondering. Hyatt conducted an online survey of U.S. business travelers and found that while women and men have predominately similar wants and needs when traveling, how they actually live on the road differs than how they live at home. An interesting … [Read More…]
Passenger Got Kicked Off My United Flight for Taking a Picture
I just got back from an incredible weekend with friends in Istanbul. Ironically with the ~$400 fares we all took advantage of, I was not too surprised to learn that roughly 30-40% of the people on board the Valentine’s Day United flight from Newark to Istanbul were points and miles enthusiasts as well. Up in … [Read More…]
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