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U.S. Department of State Issues Travel Alert For Europe

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Yesterday the U.S. Department of State issued a Travel Alert for Americans going to Europe this summer saying that, “we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will…

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Are These The 10 Best Airports In North America?

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Yesterday we highlighted a list of the 10 Worst Airports in North America as voted on by readers of sleepinginairports.net.  Today we will look at the 10 Best Airports in North America as voted by readers of the website. I would guess that Portland International (PDX) and Tampa International (TPA) would top the list –…

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Are These The 10 Worst Airports In North America?

Late last year the website sleepinginairports.com published a list of the Worst Airports in North America voted on by readers, and based on passenger overall airport experience. Here is the list of the top ten, and a quote from the article about why the airport made the list: New York City LaGuardia International Airport, USA…

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Delta First Class Meal Update – New Meal

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Delta first class meals have been improving over the past few years. Recently we ran across two new meals so we thought we’d share a Delta first class meal update. We’ll share two new meals, complete with pictures, that we recently experienced. Usually Delta offers two meal options in First Class. This flight was no…

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Uber and Lyft Suspending Service In Austin Starting Monday

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According to the Austin  Statesman, “Uber finally put a date and time to its pullout threat: 8 a.m. Monday” and, “Lyft reiterated its threat to terminate service in the city as of 5 a.m. Monday.” While both companies say they want to continue to operate in Austin, Austin voters on Satuday rejected Proposition 1 which would…

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Starbucks Rewards 2x Stars Per $1 (Targeted)

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Last week we wrote about Starbucks Launching Their New Starbucks Rewards Program This Week and a Super Easy Starbucks Gold Status Promotion! Today I was emailed a targeted promotion for twice the stars when you make purchases after 2pm. Basically, with this one I can score 4 stars for every dollar that I spend after 2pm. Starbucks Rewards 2x…

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Carrabba’s Double Dip: New Coupon Pair With Amex Offer!

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Carrabba’s is out with a coupon that will sweeten this Amex Offer for You that I posted the other day! The coupon will get you 20% off your entire meal (excluding alcohol, applicable taxes, gift cards and gratuity.) The Amex Offer for You will get you $10 statement credit on a $25 purchase! Should make for…

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Top 10 Controversial Travel Destinations: Are They Safe Or Not Safe?

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Earlier this week the writers and editors at Budget Travel published a slideshow listing their opinions of controversial travel destinations around the globe, and offered up reasons as to whether they are currently safe, or not safe, for Americans to visit. Here are the destinations that are currently considered safe to travel by Budget Travel:…

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