As a member of the Board of the Directors for Housing Works, one of my favorite events of the year is the Design on a Dime fundraiser in Miami. Each year, the organizers bring together more than 25…
How to Link Your Virgin America and Alaska Airlines Accounts
Late last year, the Virgin America and Alaska Airline merger closed, and we almost immediately got word of how the integration process would begin. For starters, we found out that as of earlier thi…
Airlines No Longer Have to Announce Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Ban
If you’ve traveled through a US airport recently, you’ve probably heard a gate agent making a pre-boarding announcement explaining that Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone is banne…
United’s Retiring Its 747s Much Sooner Than Expected
During an investor presentation in November (caution: PDF link), United shared plans to pull its remaining 747-400s from service by the third quarter of 2018. That gave jumbo diehards plenty of tim…
Deal Alert: US to Iceland From $249 Round-Trip
Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz or Expedia, whi…
United Chicago Polaris Lounge Sit-Down Service and Menus
As part of United’s December 1 Polaris launch, the airline opened its very first dedicated airport lounge at Chicago’s O’Hare airport (ORD). It’s easily the best lounge oper…
4 Things To Do Once You Get Chase Sapphire Reserve
Application Link: Chase Sapphire ReserveToday is the final day you’ll be able to apply online for the 100,000-point bonus offer on the Chase Sapphire Reserve. Hopefully you’ve already a…
Up to 5% Back With the New Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card
Update 1/11/17 11:38am: Customers who sign up for this card will receive a $70 Amazon.com gift card instantly upon approval.Today, Amazon’s unveiling a new co-branded credit card from Chase: …
If you’re looking for inspiration, check out this couple’s vanlife story
Dillon and Tess quit their jobs in Alaska and have been traveling for 2 years in a VW bus.
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