Rachel Thomas

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Los Angeles, CA.
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Woman Books Airbnb For Bachelorette Trip To Nashville. Then Something Terrifying Happens. Now She’s Warning People To Choose Hotels Instead
Nashville, Tennessee is one of the most popular bachelorette party destinations in the country. Every year, thousands of women flock to Music City to let it all hang out on Broadway before their big day. Most have a blast. The trip that was supposed to be one last hurrah as...
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Woman Boards American Airlines Flight. She Can’t Believe What The Woman In Front Of Her Does Mid-Flight: ‘American Airlines Horror Story’
"I hate flying omg."
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Women Go On Bachelorette Trip To Punta Cana. Everyone Gets Free Upgrades Except The 2 Brides. It Only Goes Downhill From There
"They told us to 'watch your tone.'"
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‘Bliss Cruise Is The Best. Hottest People’: Woman Takes Royal Caribbean Cruise. Then She Spots Something Unsettling From Her Balcony
“So obviously the designers did not think..."
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KLM first Airbus A350 enters the Final Assembly Line
KLM had an Easter present of sorts – with its first Airbus A350 entering the final assembly line at Airbus Toulouse. As can be seen, the major assemblies for the Airbus A350 are coming together as the aircraft takes shape, and parts form into an aircraft. As can be seen,...
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You Might Already Qualify for a Canadian Passport—Here’s Why
You’ve probably heard of people having dual citizenship. Having citizenship from two countries is potentially a helpful thing to have, since it allows you to work and own property in…
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Which Card Took Venture X’s Place In My Wallet?
At some point, a premium card stops being worth it—not because it’s bad, but because it no longer has a job. There was a time when having two Capital One…
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Rakuten offering up to 25K points/$250 cashback on select Bank of America credit cards
Last year, Rakuten started offering bonus rewards when applying and being approved for select Chase credit cards. The only Chase card available via Rakuten at the moment is the Freedom Unlimited®, but there are now also two Bank of America credit cards for which you can earn bonus rewards on...
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Caesars Goes All-Inclusive, The Daily Mail Hates Vegas & Rio’s Ownership Shakeup!
Huge shakeup at Rio, Caesars ups the "all inclusive ante", Daily Mail's war on Vegas & taverns taverns everywhere.
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Traveler At Pet-Friendly Hotel Pitched Dog Meat Restaurant Recommendations [Roundup]
A traveler at a pet-friendly hotel in China was reportedly sent recommendations for dog meat restaurants, in one of the stranger travel stories of the day. Also: Amex’s Fort Lauderdale lounge waitlist hits 197, politicians are debuting airport holograms, bees delay a flight in Charlotte, and American’s new A319 interiors...
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Hotel Mobile Check-In Via App: Is It Worth Using, And If So, When?
Most major hotel groups, like Hilton, Hyatt, and Marriott, offer a mobile check-in option through their apps. The question is, should you use this, and if so, what’s the benefit to doing so? I don’t actually have a terribly strong opinion about this, but a reader asked me, so I’ll...
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Should You Buy Hyatt Points With a 20% Discount? (Deal Ends Tuesday)
Hyatt is offering a discount if you buy points during the current promotion. But there are only a few times that it makes sense to purchase Hyatt points, like ....
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British Pub Etiquette: What Tourists Always Get Wrong
Walk into a British pub, head up to the bar…and try to figure out who’s next. There’s no line. No sign. No system you can see. And yet somehow, everyone…
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Wyndham promo: Earn 5K bonus points + save up to 25% on 2+ night stays at Caesars Rewards properties
Wyndham Rewards is running a promotion that’s offering 5,000 bonus points plus savings of up to 25% when staying two or more consecutive nights at Caesars Rewards properties. The Deal Save up to 25% & earn 5,000 bonus Wyndham Rewards points when staying 2+ consecutive nights at Caesars Rewards properties....
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$200 back on $500+ at Away (luggage brand) via new Chase Offer on Sapphire Reserve cards
A new Chase Offer offer has dropped on Sapphire Reserve cards to get $200 back after spending $500 or more at Away. If you’re looking for Away luggage, stack this with a shopping portal for a really nice savings. The Deal A new Chase Offer is out that’s good for...
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Delta Eyes Minneapolis for Next Delta One Lounge
A new ultra-premium lounge could soon be coming to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
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JetBlue Premier Card Adds Companion Credits, Mosaic Boost, Award Rebate
In early 2025, we saw JetBlue and Barclays launch the new $499 annual fee JetBlue Premier Card. This was intended to coincide with JetBlue starting to open its own network of lounges, and was also intended to capitalize on the increasing demand among consumers for premium credit cards.
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White House Budget Bans COVID Air Travel Mask Mandates — Four Years After They Already Ended
The White House budget would bar federal spending on COVID air travel mask mandates, reopening one of the most polarizing fights in modern flying even though the federal rule died in court and vanished four years ago. What makes this feel especially strange is that it is not responding to...
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Kimpton EPIC Miami: A Nice IHG Redemption, But Not Quite A Free Stay
Miami pre-cruise hotels aren’t exactly cheap, so when I saw that I could book the Kimpton EPIC for about the same number of points it would have cost to stay…
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AirAsia is Still Committed to Building a Hub in Bahrain With Flights to Europe Set to Take Off in June… Hopefully
AirAsia X, the long-haul arm of Kuala Lumpur-based airline AirAsia, says it remains committed to building a “key strategic hub” in Bahrain, with flights between London and Asia set to take off from the small Persian Gulf nation in June. The renewed commitment was announced on Monday, amidst speculation that...
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National Car Rental One Two Free Returns: Earn a free rental day with two rentals
One of the longest running annual car rental promotions has returned for 2026 and that is National Emerald Club’s One Two Free promotion. The free rental day offer: Receive one free rental day with every two eligible Midsize or larger vehicle rentals of at least two consecutive days in the...
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Chase Sapphire Reserve ‘Pay Yourself Back’ Categories Extended
Chase Ultimate Rewards points may be redeemed for a statement credit using Pay Yourself Back for purchases made at select merchants.
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Citi Strata Elite Card — 75,000 Points Plus $1,200 In Credits In Year One
Citi new Strata Elite card delivers a surprisingly strong first-year value play. The current offer combines 75,000 points with up to $1,200 in travel credits, and those points can now transfer directly to American Airlines AAdvantage.
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Amex Business Gold Card Review: Maximize Rewards With Up To 4x Points
Link: Learn more about the American Express Business Gold Card
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JetBlue Adds Companion Pass And 15% Award Rebate To Its $499 Premier Card — No Fee Increase
JetBlue and Barclays just made the $499 JetBlue Premier Card materially better, adding a companion pass, a 15% rebate on award redemptions, new travel credits, and a 25-tile head start toward status — without raising the annual fee.
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JetBlue changes: Increased checked baggage fees, subscription plans, & redeem points for various expenses
It was a busy week for JetBlue last week as they announced several changes and new initiatives. Checked baggage fees were increased, several subscription plans were launched, and they also introduced the ability to redeem your TrueBlue points for various different fees that they charge. Increased checked baggage fees JetBlue...
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United Celebrates 100 Years With Limited-Edition Vinyl Featuring Iconic “Rhapsody in Flight”
United Airlines is marking its 100th anniversary with a unique collectible release. It has…
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Amex Business Gold Offer: 200,000 Points Bonus with No Lifetime Language [Targeted]
The Amex Business Gold card once again has a welcome bonus of 200,000 points. This offer is available through a public targeted link which does not have the usual lifetime language.
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‘Please do your research’: Women book ‘luxury’ Egyptian retreat. There’s no bathroom, hot water, or heat
"It’s not safe to be in no Airbnb type settings, you will get taken.”
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Two passengers fit personal items in Frontier bag size checker. Then a worker steps in: ‘Looks like a scam to me’
“Frontier associates get paid a kick-back for bag fees!”