Staying in one of the top 25 hotels in the world for $81/night
A few weeks ago, TripAdvisor released their annual list of the top 25 hotels in the world. While…
My strategy for maximizing Hilton Honors points and free award nights
If you read my blog often enough, you’ll know that I’m a recent convert to the Hilton-portfolio brand…
Should you stay in Ka’anapali or Wailea during whale season on Maui?
Whale season on Maui runs from December 15th-May 15th every year. During this time, Maui has the largest…
Is it worth upgrading to business class on United’s direct flight between San Francisco and Tahiti?
United recently started direct service between San Francisco, California and Tahiti, French Polynesia (airport code: PPT). Earlier this…
Drug-sniffing dog overdoses on ecstasy while screening passengers boarding EDM party cruise ship
A drug-sniffing K-9 working for the Brevard County Sherrif’s Office in Florida was given an anti-overdose medication after…
Air Canada flight turns back halfway to Hawaii, compensates passengers with $10 food vouchers
I get it, airplanes sometimes have issues mid-air (which is nothing any traveler really wants to hear). That…
United announces new non-stop flights from San Francisco to New Delhi, Melbourne, and Toronto
This morning, United announced new service from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The new flights are: San Francisco…
How to save 25% on almost every Hilton booking
If you’re paying full price for a room in the Hilton portfolio (which includes Waldorf Astoria and Conrad),…
Black Friday deal: buy $100 hotels.com gift cards for only $80
I’m not a big Black Friday shopper — in fact, this may be the first Black Friday where…
Supreme Court of Spain strikes down Iberia’s “No Show Policy”
Airlines often hate when you don’t board a pre-booked flight, particularly when you use that as a way…