Out and Out

One of the people who asked me about whether or not I was north or south of the Equator in Kenya also asked me about in which direction does water drain at the Equator. People generally believe that water drains counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere in accordance with the Coriolis...

​tl;dr – Hilton makes a move in the ‘smart-convenience’ sub-segment of ‘lifestyle’ travel. ​Hilton recently announced an exclusive…

If you’re used to flying within the U.S., the rules are pretty straightforward:Domestic flight? No passport.International flight? Passport. Then you fly through Europe… and suddenly none of that logic seems…

​tl;dr – This is a conversion of an existing property. Marriott recently reached an agreement to bring The…

There’s a new card-linked spending offer for Viator available on targeted cards. It’s a Chase Offer giving 8% back on up to $125 spend and it’s also valid for TripAdvisor Experiences bookings. The Deal Get 8% back as a statement credit for Viator and TripAdvisor Experiences bookings with a targeted...

I’ve put together this Oahu 7 day budget itinerary based on my own trips around the island, focusing on the best free and low-cost things to do without missing what makes Oahu special. If you’re trying to experience beaches, hikes, local food, and iconic spots like Pearl Harbor without overspending,...

A passenger boarded a flight with a boarding pass for seat 27E, only to discover that there was no 27E on the aircraft at all. The most likely explanation is a last-minute aircraft swap that changed the seat map without giving the traveler a new boarding pass.

CardPointers is an app/website/browser extension that helps you track all your credit cards, their various benefits, etc. Its most popular feature is the ability to auto-enroll card-linked spending offers like Amex Offers, Citi Offers, etc. Rather than having to go through and manually click to enroll in each offer, CardPointers...

tl;dr – The first-ever Ritz-Carlton Lodge is set to debut in 2026. A few months ago, Emirates and…

Delta Air Lines has reported its 2026 first quarter earnings, offering an early look at how U.S. airlines are navigating rising costs, geopolitical uncertainty, and still-strong travel demand. As expected, it was a strong quarter for Delta, but the future is anything but certain. Delta Air Lines Reports Strong 2026...

Choice is out with a promotion to buy points with a big bonus. Buying points can be a great way to boost your balance, but only if it makes sense...

Today's bonus offer highlight is one of several offered from WestJet's BIG Rewards Event and this one is 50% bonus tier qualifying spend on WestJet flights for their elite members. Check out all of the new bonuses added today:

When we wash our windows at home, we usually have a cleaner of choice. It might be a commercial product like Windex, or a homemade concoction that includes white vinegar…

Discover is sending another targeted offer to some cardholders: a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay. The Deal There is a new targeted offer for a $20 cashback bonus when spending $100+ in-store or online with...

​tl;dr – Peanuts anyone? ​Southwest Airlines, the carrier that used to show all the LUV but now doesn’t…

American Express is targeting some customers with a great welcome bonus for the Amex Gold Card. If eligible, you can earn 100,000 Membership Rewards points.

Air Canada and United Airlines are deepening their transborder partnership by introducing reciprocal complimentary…

IHG has returned with another sale, offering an 80% bonus when buying points. That means you can buy IHG Rewards points for as low as 0.56 cents per point (cpp). This is a limited-time sale that ends April 30. Unlike many IHG sales labeled as mystery bonuses, this latest version...