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Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio by Hilton, 스테이케이션 #33
2시간 40분 거리에 위치한 리조트에 다녀왔습니다. 단풍 구경과 힐튼 크레딧 (Aspire $200 + 비즈 플랫 $50 크레딧) 사용이 목적이었어요.  기분 좋게도 투숙 전날 스위트룸으로 업그레이드 되었다는 이메일을 받았습니다.    체크인 힐튼 포인트로 예약해서 리조트피는 면제되었고, 발렛 주차 $43은 부과되었습니다.  다이아몬드 티어 혜택으로 식음료 $30 크레딧...
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니가 가라~! (16): 임박한 숙박권을 처제네가 또 잘 소화했습니다^^ [Marriott Le Meridien Seoul 투숙후기 포함 + 찔러나보자 74]
Marriott 85k짜리 숙박권이 11월 8일자로 만료가 되는 가운데, 도저히 숙박권을 제대로 쓸수도 없고 시간도 없어서 처제네 카드를 또 꺼냅니다! 이번에는 Marriott Le Meridien Seoul을 예약하였고요, 당시 65k밖에 안되서 85k 커버할 수 있는 숙박권을 쓰기는 쫌 아까웠지만, 일정이 정해져있고, 다른 호텔들은 불가능해서 여기로 찜했습니다. 당시 일반룸 가격이 대략 한화로 60만원+이었는데요,  USD는 대략...
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[Updated] Star Alliance Business Lounge at LAX 2025 Review
이번주에 와이프가 한국방문을 하면서, LAX 환승시 가봤던 Star Alliance Business Lounge 리뷰입니다.  이 라운지는 제가 2023년에 다녀와서 아래 Full Review를 남긴적이 있습니다.  2년전 방문시에는 없었던것이 최근에 간단한 리노베이션을 하면서 생겨난것 같습니다. 오늘 리뷰에서 같이 보시기로 해요. 
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London, England 여행기 – Part #3 Big Bus London
런던여행 3일차에 혼자 다녀본 Big Bus London 후기입니다. 3박 4일의 짧은 런던 일정이라서 계획해본 빅버스 투어인데요. 투어라기보다는 Hop-on, Hop-off 가 가능한 버스라서, 단시간에 이곳저곳 제가 원하는 곳을 갈 수 있는 큰 장점이 있어서 선택했습니다. 결론적으로는 상당히 만족합니다. 제가 운전하는것도 아니라서 더더욱 편했던것도 좋았어요.  이때 다녀왔던 런던의 이런 저런 모습들이 한동안 기억에 남아있을듯...
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Hilton Honors American Express Card Review (100K Offer)
The American Express Hilton Honors card has an excellent welcome offer and benefits for a card with no annual fee. This is definitely a card to consider adding to ...
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Should Military Personnel Receive Special Treatment as Airline Passengers?
As I waited to board the airplane as a passenger who was seated in the first class cabin earlier this week on Monday, November 17, 2025, one of the groups of passengers who were invited to board the airplane first were those people who are veterans or currently serving in...
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Choice Hotels is Joining the Safari Party
tl;dr – Yet another hotel chain is entering the points on safari fray.  We are living in ‘Pax… The post Choice Hotels is Joining the Safari Party appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Capital One Shopping travel purchases: From “ineligible” to “pending” after travel is completed
Stephen recently covered a terrific targeted Capital One Shopping deal for TripAdvisor purchases. While Stephen reported the deal at 65% back, I actually got targeted for 70% back. I made a couple of bookings, all of which initially tracked as “ineligible”. However, as per Capital One Shopping terms, the purchase went from...
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Etihad’s Lowball Compensation For Broken TV & Shower In The Residence
Etihad’s The Residence is probably the most luxurious product in commercial aviation, as it consists of a three room suite. I recently reviewed the experience, and had a fantastic flight. Unfortunately a reader shared a less impressive experience with me, and it sounds like the handling of this by the...
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Airport Food Is Already Bad — These Five Managed to Be Worse
When you go to an airport, you know that chances are your options for food are usually going to be pretty limited. Sure, there might be a diamond in the…
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QANTAS & VIRGIN: What travellers need to know about the ban on power bank use on flights
If you’re the sort of traveller who boards a flight with your phone at 23%, a laptop on life support, and a power bank the size of a small brick, brace yourself. Australian airlines, that’s Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink and Virgin Australia, are banning the use of portable power banks onboard...
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The Tallest Hotel in the World is Now Open and Bookable on Points
Tl;dr – Dubai, where else? IHG recently debuted the world’s tallest hotel, the Ciel Dubai Marina, part of… The post The Tallest Hotel in the World is Now Open and Bookable on Points appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Chase makes Ink bonuses once in a lifetime ( no fee cards get family rule )
I was just alerted to new terms on the Chase Ink cards as seen below. Eligibility Rule Explanation: No Annual Fee Ink Cards – “The new cardmember bonus may not be available to you if you have ever had this card or any other Chase for Business card without an annual...
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Capital One adds $100 travel credit to Quicksilver, VentureOne, and Savor offers (ending soon)
Update: The last day to apply for the increased welcome offers on the VentureOne, Quicksilver, and Savor cards will be 12/9/25. A $100 travel credit isn’t huge, but given that each of these cards is $200 or 20,000 miles otherwise, it does represent a pretty significant sweetener. ~~~ Capital One has...
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Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks 
tl;dr – I know the government has been searching for ways to combat over-tourism, but…DAAAAMNNN this is next… The post Bear Market: Japan Calling in the Military After Experiencing Record Number of Bear Attacks  appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should Stay at the Gate Until Their Turn To Take Off — But That’s Not How Airports Actually Work
A viral proposal argues that planes should wait at the gate in a “virtual queue” instead of taxi-queuing for departure. But gate scarcity, runway-throughput requirements, and the need for a minimal physical queue mean the idea doesn’t match how airports actually operate. Continue reading Viral ‘Virtual Queue’ Idea Says Planes Should...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale – Save up to 25% on stays worldwide + up to 60% off Iberostar stays
IHG Hotels & Resorts Cyber Sale offer for 2025 has officially kicked off with up to 25% off stays at most hotels worldwide and up to 60% off Iberostar stays.   Save up to 25% on stays around the world IHG One Rewards members save 25%. Everyone else can save...
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The NFL Wants to Bring Back the Glory of the Concorde
tl;dr – At the heart of this? League Expansion. For almost a full two decades now, the NFL… The post The NFL Wants to Bring Back the Glory of the Concorde appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Credit Card Rewards: Points versus Miles
Wondering what the difference is between airline miles, hotel points, and bank points? Learn what they are and and how to maximize the value of your points.
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How To Double-Dip With Starbucks Rewards & Marriott Bonvoy
If you’ve read this blog for a while, you already know we’re unapologetically pro-Starbucks when we travel. It’s predictable coffee in unfamiliar places, mobile ordering in chaotic airports, and an…
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Porsha Williams’ Delta First Class Inflight Kerfuffle: What Really Went Down?
On November 16, 2025, Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Porsha Williams was seen being escorted off a Delta Air Lines flight by police. She had just flown Delta first class from Las Vegas (LAS) to Atlanta (ATL) after attending BravoCon, and we didn’t actually know what happened at the...
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Get up to a 100% bonus when buying Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards Points
The next buy points bonus for Alaska Airlines new Atmos Rewards program is here and it’s a good one. This new buy points bonus awards up to 100% more points until December 23, 2025. I don’t believe this version of the offer is a mystery bonus but do let me...
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Get an extra $200 with the Virgin Atlantic 60K welcome offer via a dummy booking
Update 11/20/25: Through December 12th, 2025, the dummy booking offer for Virgin Atlantic Mastercard has increased to 60,000 plus a $200 statement credit, $100 better than the usual 60k + $100 offer. We don’t know if this is universal or targeted, but Stephen received an email with the offer, and I...
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Earn 15,000 Bonus Points Per Stay With All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts
You can earn 15,000 bonus points per stay with All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy Resorts with a minimum of four consecutive nights at 36 participating resort properties in the Caribbean and Latin America regions for travel between Saturday, January 17, 2026 and Sunday, April 26, 2026 in addition to the typical...
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My Unique Airport Departure Experience From Dili, Timor-Leste
My departure from President Nicolau Lobato International Airport in Dili was quite interesting before I even stepped onto the plane. Departing From Dili Airport Outside the airport is a statue honoring Nicolau Lobato. He is considered a national hero of the country. Leading separatist forces, he was killed by Indonesian...
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Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode
Save big with Black Friday Deals 2025 on Away’s best-selling luggage, including the fan-favourite Carry-On, checked bags and travel sets. The post Black Friday Deals 2025: Away moves premium travel gear into sale mode appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Staying at the Hampton Inn near Sandton City in Johannesburg
I stayed at the Hampton Inn by Hilton which is near Sandton City in Johannesburg. Below is the…
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NTSB Finds Evidence Of Fatigue Cracks In Fatal UPS MD-11 Crash
On November 4, 2025, we saw a horrific accident, whereby a UPS McDonell Douglas MD-11 crashed while taking off from Louisville (SDF), killing the three pilots onboard, plus 11 people on the ground.
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Korean Air ATL-ICN 구간 매일 2회 운항으로 증편 – 어워드 항공권 발권방법 몇가지
아틀란타 출발로 한국을 가시려는 분들께 희소식이 하나 있습니다.  매일 1회 다니던 대한항공 직항편 KE035/036편에 추가로 KE033/034편이 매일 1회 추가로 운영된다고 합니다.  2025년 3월 30일부터는 두번째 생겨난 대한항공 (11:45am 출발)은 주 4회를 다니고요. 6월부터는 매일 두편씩 다닌다고 합니다. 
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Dodger Stadium 2025년 NLCS – 야구역사에 남을 경기를 관람하고 왔습니다.
Moxie는 미국내에 여기저기 다니다가, 야구 관람을 가끔 가곤 합니다. 다저스 야구장은 두번째 왔고요. 지난번엔  Chicago Cubs 경기장 Wrigely Field에도 갔었고, Denver Colorado에서 Coors Field도 다녀왔어요. (그 외에 Cardinals, Braves경기장은 꽤 많이 다녔고요) 미국 프로야구에 관심이 많으신 분들은 이날, 금요일 저녁에 엘에이 Dodger Stadium에서 있던 경기가 역사적으로 얼마나 큰 경기였는지 아실건데요.  그 경기를...
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Nobu Hotel Atlanta (FHR) + 설악산 화가 김종학전 @ High Museum of Art, 스테이케이션 #32
아이들 가을 방학때 애틀란타 노부 호텔에 다녀왔습니다. 아멕스 FHR 통해서 방 2개 예약했고요, 투숙 일주일 전에 호텔에 전화해서 커넥팅 룸 요청했어요. 발렛 주차는 $50인데, 호텔이 Phipps Plaza에 위치해 있는 덕분에 셀프 주차는 무료였습니다.  벅헤드에 있는 호텔에서 무료 주차라니… 이런 좋은 호텔이 있나요.   FHR 베네핏...
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Consolidated Gold Mine 여행기 – Georgia Gold Rush
제가 사는 주변에 Georgia Gold Rush의 모습을 그대로 가지고 있는 금광(?)이 있다고 해서 9월의 어느 주말에 다녀왔습니다.  여러분들 California Gold Rush에 대해서는 많이들 알고 계실것으로 생각합니다.  캘리포니아 골드러쉬는 우리가 1848년부터 1855년사이에 일어났다고 합니다. 그리고 그와 관련된 수많은 스토리들을 찾으실수도 있어요. 이 내용을 바탕으로 만든 영화 Gold Rush도 있는것으로 알고 있습니다.  우연히 찾은듯한 금광에...
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잠실 소피텔 서울 앰버서더 호텔 조식 후기
잠실 소피텔 서울 엠버서더 호텔 조식 후기 다음날 아침, 조식 먹으로 조식당으로 갑니다~ 이런 프렌치 감성 서울에서 보다니!  여심저격 ~^^ 우후훗 전 여기 호텔 너무 이뻐서 볼때마다 좋더라구요~ 넘 이쁘쥬~??     입구 들어가자 마자 왼편에 아일랜드에 베이커리 섹션과 커피 쥬스 섹션등 셀프 바가 있습니다....
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니가 가라~! (15): 임박한 숙박권은 처제네가 잘 소화합니다^^ [Conrad Seoul 투숙후기 포함]
여의도의 위치한 Conrad Seoul의 로비인데요, 처제의 말로는 사람들이 꽤 많이 있었다고 합니다. 뭐~! 가능한 주말에 급하게 숙박을 끊어주기도 했지만, 서울은 어딜가나... 정말 사람이 많은 듯 하네요! 고급진 로비의 모습과 그 곳에서 많은 사람들이 사진에 담겼습니다.
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잠실 서울 후기 2탄-롯데월드몰 , 서령 평양냉면 후기
🏙 잠실  롯데월드몰, 블루보틀, 런던베이글, 서령 평양냉면까지! 잠실 소피텔 앰배서더 서울(Sofitel Ambassador Seoul)은 롯데월드몰과  바로 옆에 있어 쇼핑과 식당, 카페 다 한번에 갈수 있어서 좋아요. 인근 롯데월드몰 구경 & 맛집 후기를 모아봤어요. ✨ 📍 잠실 롯데월드몰 가는 법  소피텔 앰배서더 호텔에서 롯데월드몰은 도보 5분 거리!...
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Jetblue Family Pooling 하기 [한순간에 37만이 모이는게 되는 마법!]
Jetblue 관련 Family Pooling에 대한 블로그 글을 간단하게 소개하고자 합니다. 동부지역을 기반으로 하는 이 항공사인 Jetblue는 사실 저가항공으로 시작했지만, 요즘은 하이브리드 서비스(Mint)등을 선보이고 있습니다. 이에, 동부에 계신 분들이 많이들 이용하실텐데요, 저는 DFW 기반으로 있는데 ... 그냥 Barclays 카드를 (심심할때마다) 몇년간 만들다보니 꽤 많은 항공마일을 가지고 있게 되었습니다.