Joining the Mile High Club, Pickpockets, Hotel Fires and Other Popular Posts
Here’s some of our most popular and timeless posts from 2103 before we joined Boarding Area. For the readers who…
Jetsetting
Salvaging Your Expedia Rewards Points
Through May 17, Expedia is offering cheaper redemption options. You can now use 700 Rewards points for a $5 hotel…
Does Your Barclay Credit Card Come With Free Coffee?
One of the reasons I keep my US Airways Dividend Miles Mastercard from Barclay, other than the ability to earn…
Buying the Upgrade to Austrian Airlines Business Class
It was 36 hours before my flight home from Vienna and I was on the Austrian Airlines website choosing my…
Where Should I Go This Year?
I’ve never been in this situation. I may not have to make additional mileage runs this year! I’m only going…
Flying in Austrian Airlines Economy Class from IAD-VIE
Last month I flew Austrian Airlines for the first time. When I’d first booked my ticket, it looked like I’d…
Wine Tasting for Free in Napa Valley
I’ve written before about wine club membership being the equivalent of elite status. But the savings of being a wine…
Adventures in Dublin: One Crazy Day
Last fall I booked a weekend trip to Dublin via the Wideroe deal. It was mostly going to be a…
Why I Stopped Renting Cars From Enterprise
Isn’t it interesting how we often use one incident to help filter our options? I’ve done it with fast-food, and…
Fine Dining in Dublin: Pichet Restaurant
When I was prepping for my one day in Dublin, a reader very thoughtfully sent me his recommendations for where…
Is This the Best Travel Book Ever?
I just got the most amazing gift! My parents sent me a copy of Off the Tourist Trail: 1,000 Unexpected…
Using AMEX Purchase Protection for the First Time
Purchase Protection is a credit card feature I always forget about and never had a reason to use. But when…
