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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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AirBnB Cancels Some Cancelling & Jake Thinks Charlotte is a Beach Town Jake Redman
The short version: Aeroplan got more expensive and more specialist. Flying Blue got more attractive for anyone who just wants to book something normal. Air Canada’s Aeroplan pricing changes are the biggest points and miles updates this week, and they matter mostly because they confirm something that has been building for a while: this program has drifted away from the occasional upgrader. I’ve been using transferable points for Delta domestic and international bookings for years, and this week’s changes are worth paying attention to for different reasons than you’ve been hearing. If you fly a handful of times a year […]
On July 8, 2026 — less than a month away — American Express is changing who can walk through the Centurion Lounge door with you. Not the guest fees, which have been $50 per adult and $30 per child since 2023. The same-flight rule: starting July 8, every guest has to be on your departure. The Centurion Lounge guest fee hasn’t changed: $50 per adult, $30 per child, since 2023. What’s changing on July 8, 2026 is who’s allowed through the door with you. The baseline for the Occasional Upgrader hasn’t changed much: you still need to spend $75,000 a […]
Global entry renewal has one rule: do it exactly one year before expiration. That’s the short version. You won’t lose any time on your current membership, and if you submit your renewal before expiration, you’ll trigger a 24-month grace period that keeps your benefits active while the government takes its sweet time processing the paperwork. Global Entry also includes TSA PreCheck, which is a big part of why it’s still the baseline move for most US travelers. As for CLEAR, the math is simpler: keep it if your Amex Platinum pays for it. If you’re paying $209 out of pocket, […]
