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Nobody likes spending a lot of time and effort planning a vacation. Sometimes, it feels like you spend more time planning than you do actually on the trip. That doesn’t have to be the case. With a last-minute vacation, you can take a lot of time and hassle out of it. That’s even the case if you decide to make it a surprise trip for your partner. With a little effort, you’ll make having a surprise romantic trip much easier than you’d think. Here are seven fairly specific steps to getting out and enjoying a special trip before you even […]

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A Starter Guide to Foodie fun!

Contributing Author November 4, 2022

Food and travel goes hand in hand. The food in each place you visit will tell a unique story about its customs and cultures; from the different tools and methods they use to prepare and cook foods to the ingredients they use. Over time, the availability of different meats, seafoods, dairy, fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices in the country have impacted the dishes that were created. This repetition has worked its way into the fabric of the culture. So, when you’re visiting any place, it’s well worth checking out what food is out there and sampling it to better understand […]

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Japan is Back! A Travel Primer for Newbies.

Jake Redman October 11, 2022

Japan has reinstated visa-free travel to several countries, so now may be the time to start planning a trip. Japan is a wonderful country thanks to its many natural landscapes and beautiful architecture. It’s a country that’s rich in history and its people are said to be some of the most polite and kind individuals on the planet. Japan is the kind of place that truly has something to offer every type of traveler. Whether it’s someone looking to delve into history, to try the delicious food, or to simply relax and unwind, there are lots to do. If […]

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Podcasts

Goodbye Amex Platinum, Hello Milan!

Jake Redman January 24, 2022

The podcast returns after the guys get through another busy holiday season. Jake and Anthony dive into the planned revamp of the US passport renewal process and touch on more unruly behavior in the skies. Amex Platinum is on Jake’s chopping block once the increased new nearly $700 fee comes due so we break down why it’s not the value it used to be. Also, we finally wrap Anthony’s trip to France and Italy with his stop in Milan filled with drinks and apartment balconies with trees. Podcast Links: Self-upgrading and mask-lessness turn 2 flights around last week.Pricey to keep, […]

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We Love Itineraries. Some Tips for Yours…

Contributing Author January 17, 2022

One of the best parts of your travels is seeing different places and enjoying whatever your travel destination has to offer. However, you might find that you’re at a loss for what to do while on vacation, especially if you’ve picked a location that you have never been to before. This is where a good old fashioned travel itinerary comes in. A travel itinerary can be a list of places you plan to visit during your vacation in addition to the typical rundown of your transpiration and accommodation. It can be a detailed list created before or during your […]

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Avoid Stale Travel: Slow Down & Mix it up.

Contributing Author September 29, 2021

Travel (we’re talking non-business) is almost always fun, except on the rare occasion when things go wrong. But anything that’s fun can always be cranked up to more fun if you put some effort into it. Even if you love the trip you’re on, it can sometimes get a little repetitive or boring if you feel like you end up doing the same things again and again. Traveling should be enjoyable, not stressful or boring. So if you’ve found that you’re stuck in an un-fun rut where trips aren’t as amazing as you thought they would be, it might be […]

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New to Travel? Here’s why you Should.

Contributing Author March 19, 2021

The past year has seen a massive hiatus on travel that no one asked for. Travel is one of the most desired things in the world and something that many of us indulge in throughout a ‘normal’ year. It’s a time to just escape the stresses of everyday life and get to experience something brand new. From stepping on board a plane to discovering completely new cultures it curates memories that will last a lifetime. Unlike material gifts that are often received and then forgotten about within a matter of weeks, travel memories will stick with you for life and […]

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Chase Gets Flexy as we Fire the Podcast Back up.

Jake Redman September 11, 2020

We’re back to give our pal “Contributing Author” a break. We dust off our talking skills to chat about where US Citizens are currently welcome, why NOT to steal sand in Italy and vanishing airline change fees. Plus, we daydream (out loud) about where we want to go next. Show Links -Where can Americans go right now?-Live in Thailand right about now.-Don’t take Sardinian Sand.-That new Chase Freedom Flex card looks like a deal. [Miles to Memories digs deeper].-Airlines that still charge change fees.

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Destinations for 2020 and the Mileage Programs that Won’t Get you There.

Jake Redman December 31, 2019

Anthony knew better than to go anywhere near Times Square on New Years Eve so Jake is solo from the SiriusXM Pandora tower in NYC. It’s just a 4+ minute roundup highlighting a favorite year end tradition of someone else’s blog and a peek into some popular travel spots for 2020. Show Links -Who you WONT be flying ever again.-Frequent Flyer programs. Extinct?-2020 Vacation Trends and what we’ve said about some of them: Italy: Amalfi with the Commish, Anthony’s Italy Adventure (Rome/Amalfi & More). Spain: Southern Spain with Bryan Apple. Tokyo: No recent podcast, but here’s a flashback flying on […]

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Amalfi with the Commish. Guest: Randy Gordon.

Jake Redman August 30, 2019

More Italy?! Yep. 2019 has been a year dedicated to planning and eventual podcast highlighting Anthony’s trip, but we’re not finished. Former NY Boxing Commissioner and author of the new book “Glove Affair” visits to talk about all-things Amalfi. Plus, we’ve got news on fuzzy-faced flights from Newark and miles that don’t expire! Show Links United Miles are now good forever-ever. Frontier brings a mountain of new flights to Newark. Bring a book. The worst (and best) TSA lines.

Search Results for: italy

7 Tips for Planning a Surprise Romantic Getaway

A Starter Guide to Foodie fun!

Japan is Back! A Travel Primer for Newbies.

Goodbye Amex Platinum, Hello Milan!

We Love Itineraries. Some Tips for Yours…

Avoid Stale Travel: Slow Down & Mix it up.

New to Travel? Here’s why you Should.

Chase Gets Flexy as we Fire the Podcast Back up.

Destinations for 2020 and the Mileage Programs that Won’t Get you There.

Amalfi with the Commish. Guest: Randy Gordon.