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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
It is Monday, April 27, 2026, and this is less a breaking-news blast than a quick loyalty catch-up. A couple of these changes, especially from United and Marriott, have been rolling around for a few weeks already. But if you have not checked the fine print lately, […]
If you’ve checked into a hotel recently and felt a strange sense of déjà vu, like you’ve been in this exact room before, even though the sign outside says “Brand New”, you aren’t losing your mind. You’re just experiencing the massive 2026 expansion of the hotel conversion trend. The Verdict: […]
Key Takeaways The “polite ask” isn’t useless, but it’s not a strategy. Upgrades are mostly decided by inventory + rules + the hotel’s system. Booking direct (and having even base-level loyalty) usually beats booking via third-party sites for upgrade priority. OTAs like Expedia and Booking.com often charge hotels ~15–25% commission, […]
For years, the Marriott Bonvoy Free Night Award (FNA) was the travel world’s version of a “participation trophy.” You’d get one every year for paying your credit card’s annual fee, but when it came time to actually use it, you were usually stuck at a Fairfield Inn near a suburban […]
