Monthly Archives for July 2014.
In the previous post I highlighted a thread in which travelers are discussing Post Trip Depression (PTD) and possible cures. And now a new travel-related disease has cropped up over on Milepoint – Post Redemption Anxiety (PRA).
The points and miles game can be euphoric. Finding that incredible bonus offer. Learning how to work credit cards. And, of course, planning your dream vacations … And then there’s the aftermath.
No doubt for most of us the quality of the hotel gym is the most important factor when choosing lodging. Right after food, bed comfort, lounge access…
Somewhere near the top of the list of things you DO NOT want to hear the captain come onto the PA system to announce has to be “We only have 45 minutes of fuel left”.
When smoking was banned on airlines there was no discussion about it on any online travel community. Then again, there were no online travel communities – or no public internet for that matter.
Did you know that United first- or business-class ticket you just purchased might not actually guarantee you a seat in first or business class? If irregular operations should cause a need to switch planes or flights, well then, you probably should have read the fine print on your ticket.
Many points and miles bloggers focus much of their attention on how to earn millions of miles and use those miles to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime trips. But what about those of you who work for a living, maybe only getting 2-3 weeks off for the entire year, and have kids to boot?
Near the start of this South Korean trip report the reader is told to “feel free to skim”. All due respect to the author, you should NOT take her up on that offer.
The three most popular posts/thread on ThreadTripping last week, as well as a list of all of the travelers and travel communities that were featured over the course of the week.
Now Hyatt has really gone a step too far. Leading the liberal, socialist charge to bring down the U.S. is one thing. But neglect to stock rooms with an item crucial to good oral hygiene and as far as I and Milepoint member Seacarl are concerned, boycotting is too good for this once beloved hotel chain.
