Adam Stuart

Avid traveler/lounge aficionado, who looks to maximize the fun while traveling. The journey can be as fun as the destination!
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Review: Etihad/Chase Sapphire Reserve Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Great food and service remain the highlights of this stylish lounge The summary I was happy to revisit this Chase lounge, which like its counterpart at JFK, is a collaboration with Etihad Airways and Chase. These two lounges are smaller than the “regular” Chase lounges (LGA, BOS, PHL, SAN) but...
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Review  – Air France Lounge (Revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse A
Stylish and bright space is a great early morning lounge for Priority Pass members with a nice breakfast buffet The summary It’s been a while since I have visited this lounge. Typically, I am at IAD during the later part of the day during which lounge access is limited to...
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Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge (revisited) – Washington Dulles (IAD), Concourse B
A great meal and a great space - beware of the crowds
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Review: Capital One Landing – New York LaGuardia (LGA), Terminal B
The finest airport dining in the US in this hybrid lounge/gourmet restaurant The summary The long-anticipated Capital One Landing has opened in Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport. It is a new space near the skybridge to gates 11-31 (which serves American) but easily accessible to all Terminal B passengers.  This...
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Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance
For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound...
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Elon’s WILD New Debit Card, Bilt’s Big Backlash & Robinhood Platinum Is Misleading?!
Bilt gets in even more hot water, Elon's INSANE new debit card with crazy interest, saving more with Amazon, Marriott top-ups are better & why Robinhood Platinum credits are somewhat misleading.
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Top 5 Car Rental Bonus Mile and Point offers for March 2026
Here are our Top Car Rental Bonuses for this month. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for rentals you need to book further down the road! Keep in mind sometimes the rates paid for some of these offers may cost more than other...
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United Airlines Sued After 4-Year-Old Is Burned By 200-Degree Tea — But Airline Liability Is Capped
A United Airlines passenger is suing after her 4-year-old daughter was burned by 200-degree tea during a flight from Newark to Tel Aviv. The bigger story is that even when a young child is seriously hurt onboard, airline liability on international flights is often capped.
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Chase Freedom Unlimited Credit Card Review (2026)
The Chase Freedom Unlimited card is unique among Chase’s Ultimate Rewards-earning cards in that you earn a minimum of 1.5x for all spend while also earning 3x-5x within bonus categories, including dining and drugstores. The card has no annual fee and earns transferable points, which can be very powerful when...
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Amex Hilton Honors Surpass Card Review: Gold Status & Valuable Credits
Link: Learn more about the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
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This is how many states the average American has been to
I recently read a survey done in 2016 talking about the number of states the average American has been to. I was blown away - it was WAY less than I thought!
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Thrifty Traveler prices are going up – lock in current rates and get $20 off this must have service.
Thrifty Traveler launching new top tier Premium+ at $129.99 a year ( lock in the current $59.99 yearly rate )
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Why The Same Purchase Abroad Can Cost Different Amounts On Different Credit Cards
If you travel internationally and pay attention to your credit card statements, you might notice something odd. The same purchase in a foreign currency can show up as slightly different amounts…
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Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026
​tl;dr – Marriott hasn’t even dropped the pre-release for this one yet. ​Stop me if you’ve heard this…
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Chase World of Hyatt Business Card: Increased 80k welcome offer
There’s an increased welcome offer out for the Chase World of Hyatt Business card, but it comes with a fairly sizeable spend requirement: you’ll get 80k Hyatt points after spending $10k within the first three months. This card won’t offer the most points per dollar, but it can be a...
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Three Massive Offers for Amex Marriott Bonvoy Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy has a bonus of 175,000 points, Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant is offering 200,000 points and the Marriott Bonvoy Business card can earn you up to 5 Free Night Awards.
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Surplus Sales: Buy Way Cool Items Instead of Stealing Them — Like a Landing Gear
Unlike stealing items such as blankets and pillows from airplanes — as was the topic of this article — you can attend what are known as surplus sales where you can purchase just about anything which has to do with commercial aviation. I attended a surplus sale at what was then...
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(Update) Bilt 2.0 is charging 0.2% foreign transaction fees despite claiming there are none
Update: Per this screenshot of an email from Bilt CEO Ankur Jain: Hey [redacted] copying in the cardless team here as well to dig in asap on your fraud charges. On the other one, we are aware of the questions surrounding final transaction amounts for foreign transactions and are actively...
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Front Row to the Bellagio Fountains: Prime Steakhouse Review
Quick Take• Restaurant type: Upscale steakhouse by Jean-Georges Vongerichten• Atmosphere: Classic steakhouse inside, fountain-view patio outside• Price range: $150–$300+ per person depending on steak selection• Reservation tip: Request outdoor patio seating and book between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM for the best fountain views Some restaurants promise a “fountain view,”...
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Marriott Guest Finds Crack Pipes In Hotel Room — Hotel Offers 10,000 Points [ROUNDUP]
A Marriott guest says they found crack pipes in a Dallas hotel room and received 10,000 points plus an apology from the property. Also X to launch a 6% interest account and 3% rebate debit card, American will serve Smash Kitchen condiments with its sliders, and one flight attendants tombstone...
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IHG Premier Card 175K Points Limited Time Welcome Bonus (Last Chance)
Link: Learn more about the IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card with a bonus of 175K points
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Marriott Increases Free Night Award Top-Up to 25K Points (Up From 15K)
Marriott Bonvoy has increased the Marriott Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points, effective immediately! With the previous cap…
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The Best Hotel Rewards Program, per Travel + Leisure
A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzed nine hotel rewards programs to see which deliver the most value for travelers. Hotel loyalty programs have been around since the…
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Highest Ever 80,000 Points Bonus for World of Hyatt Business Card
The World of Hyatt Business Card now has a new welcome offer of 80,000 points, which is the highest ever bonus offered for this card.
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Chase, Amex, Capital One Or Citi — Which Premium Card Is Best For You Now
American Express, Chase, Capital One, and Citi have all overhauled the premium card market, and the right answer is no longer obvious. The best card now depends less on marketing claims and more on which lounges, credits, transfer partners, and spending bonuses actually match how you travel.
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Marriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 175K and 200K Welcome Offers
American Express has just launched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bonvoy Bevy cards, each one almost doubling the previous version. The Bevy is now giving 175,000 Bonvoy points after a $5,000 minimum spend within the first 6 months, while the Brilliant card doles out a...
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Marriott Adds More Flexibility to Free Night Awards
Marriott announced today a positive change for Marriott Bonvoy members, adding more flexibility to Free Night Awards.
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Miles & More: Earn 5 extra miles per EUR spent on Hertz car rentals worldwide
Today's bonus offer highlight is another really good car rental offer from Miles & More offering extra miles on Hertz rentals! Check out all of the new bonuses added today:
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Review: United Club (revisited)– New York LaGuardia (LGA), Terminal B
…Smaller lounge with some nice touches
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Review: American Express Centurion Lounge  – New York JFK Int’l (JFK), Terminal 4
The coffee shop, the speakeasy bar, and the tarmac views are the highlights of this two-story lounge The summary The American Express Centurion lounge is found on the Mezzanine level of JFK’s Terminal 4, which houses Delta, its partners (e.g. Virgin Atlantic), and several other non-US carriers (e.g. Singapore, Emirates,...
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Review: Delta Sky Club – Boston Logan Int’l (BOS), Terminal A (Satellite)
The larger of the two Sky Clubs in Terminal A is an excellent domestic lounge with luxurious furnishings, showers and an excellent buffet. The summary The lounge is found to the right, just after ascending into the satellite portion of Logan’s Terminal A.  The lounge is one level above the...
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Review: Avianca/TAP Air Portugal Lounge  – Miami Int’l (MIA), Concourse J
Small and comfortable lounge highlighted by a made-to-order menu The summary The shared Avianca and TAP Air Portugal Lounge in Miami International’s J concourse provides a welcome space for Star Alliance Gold and Priority Pass travelers. The lounge shares its entry with the LATAM lounge, one level up from the...
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Review: Turkish Airline Lounge  – Miami Int’l (MIA), Concourse H – J
A second Turkish Airline Lounge in Miami provides a much-needed lounge for Star Alliance Gold travelers and Priority Pass members. Temper your expectations. The summary It is very odd that Turkish Airlines operates two lounges out of Miami. One in Concourse E, and a second in the terminal between Concourses...
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Review: Delta Sky Club – New York LaGuardia, Terminal C
Large, luxurious, crowded Delta’s Sky Club and LaGuardia airport is a beautiful and large space that is very luxurious, sports 2 bars, buffets, an all – weather deck, and New York- themed décor.   The summary The lounge is one of the largest lounges in the Delta network and is...
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Review: Delta Sky Club – Boston Logan Int’l (BOS), Terminal A (A7)
Nice breakfast buffet and comfortable place to get some work done The smaller of the two Sky Clubs in Terminal A is highlighted by excellent breakfast buffet and plenty of places to recharge your devices. The summary The summary The lounge is near gate A7 at Logan’s Terminal A. The...
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Review: United Club Fly– Denver (DEN), Concourse B (East)
United’s Club Fly concept offers an onsite barista bar, food to go, and a place to check your emails and charge. The summary The lounge is near gate B60 on the east side of Denver International’s massive B concourse.  This is not a traditional lounge. It is a small place...