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Airlines have been changing their oversold procedures after the recent incident where a United Airlines Passenger Was Dragged Off Plane Due To Oversell and with the recent changes if you’re flying Delta or United you could find yourself with a hefty reward if you’re willing to get bumped off. See current Credit Card Offers here to earn…
Late last fall I was on an American Airlines flight from Barcelona to JFK on a 777-200. I am the type that hates to check my bag, and I will do just about anything – including stuff all my toiletries into 2 one quart sized bags to be 3-1-1 compliant – to avoid checking my…
It’s no secret that I am a big AirBnb fan. I find that you can book great spots in many locals that can easily accommodate a larger group which becomes especially helpful when traveling with children. On a recent reservation I waited to post a review of my stay (I really just forgot.) When AirBnb emailed me…
Did you know that if you have a Disney FastPass for a ride that a young child can’t go on that you can use a feature that allows adult Guests to take turns waiting with youngsters or Guests unable to ride? It’s called a ‘Rider Switch’ and it is pretty awesome! Let’s take a look at…
I am planning a trip to Disney. It is quite possibly the most intense planning that I have done for a trip. I have planned big trips to Seychelles, Mauritius, Bora Bora and the like, but for some reason planning my kid’s first ever trip to Disney trumps all. Think reservations with character lunches, fast-passes…
Last week I posted about how Amazon had raised their spend threshold to get free shipping from $35 to $49. Reader Askmrlee, posted a good comment that this news made Shoprunner’s free 2 day shipping look more valuable. Which is an excellent point. Remember, you can get free ShopRunner membership with an eligible Amex card…
I am starting to think about planning our family’s first trip to Disney and want to make it the best trip possible. With that said, I have so many questions and ideas floating around my head so wanted to open the conversation up to my wonderful readers for suggestions. 1st Disney Trip Help Me Plan…
We recently took a trip and stayed at a Marriott Autograph Collection. We checked in with Toddler and Baby Weekly Flyer and we were automatically upgraded to a corner suite. Hooray! Only problem was that when we went to give our kids a bath after a day of sweaty travel, we only had a shower.…
Have you ever checked into a hotel room, maybe with your baby or kids only to find that the only fridge in the room is full with over-priced mini bar drinks? Honestly, the only time I’ve ever been excited to see this sight when I opened the fridge in my hotel room was when I…
Most of us travel all year long, every week in a plane, hotel, rental car, maybe even a train. As a result, we know that little things; gadgets and helpful products can make traveling easier! As we approach the holiday season, if you are looking for a gift for the traveler in your life, here…
According to Fox News, “Thanksgiving travel can add 130-259% increase in airline volume!” Well, it’s finally here, the dreaded Wednesday before Thanksgiving travel day! It’s one of the most hectic travel days of the year! Are you already on the road? Perhaps you are lucky and got a few extra days off work and have…
Today is Verizon connection day! Today only you can score free movies, airport wifi, music and more for both existing Verizon customers and people who use other carriers as well! Go here to check out what you can get for free today! If you are a Verizon customer, you may even be able to get…
During the Holiday travel seasons flights are more full than normal and that can mean an oversold flight. If you are on the receiving end of an involuntary oversold situation there are a few things you can do to make your alternative travel accommodations better. We’ll outline a few of these steps along with passenger…
Delta Sky Miles members may run into an issues finding award space across the country. I’ve been there myself. The low level award space in First Class usually requires only 45,000 miles. But when that isn’t available, the mid level award space requires a significant amount more in miles, 80,000 miles in total to be…