All posts by Michael W

Michelin-Starred Restaurant Served Diners On A Ferris Wheel In Budapest

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Michelin-Starred
Ferris Wheel in Chernobyl!

Dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been so simple. Many restaurants had to switch to a takeout and delivery only model, while other have also offered outdoor dining.

Since then, many restaurants have reopened for indoor dining with a greatly reduced capacity.

During the pandemic, my family has had quite a few car picnics. We’ll order/ pickup food and eat in the car or stand outside with the trunk of my Jeep acting as the table to rest our food on. Continue reading Michelin-Starred Restaurant Served Diners On A Ferris Wheel In Budapest →

Man Shot In Brooklyn, Orders Uber To Get To Hospital Instead Of 911

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Uber
image: Pixabay

When we need a ride share service, Uber is our first choice. The prices are pretty fair and the app is pretty reliable.

We’ve used Uber during trip in India, Azerbaijan, Portugal and various other countries.

A few years back, an Uber drive got an assist in a drug bust. This morning the ride share was summoned to help after another crime. Continue reading Man Shot In Brooklyn, Orders Uber To Get To Hospital Instead Of 911 →

Spend $250 at Hyatt Independent Collection, Get $75 Statement Credit with Hyatt Credit Card

Credit Cards, Deals,

hyatt

Correction: This offer is good for participating Hyatt Independence Collection properties.

A couple of days back I wrote about a solid offer to earn a free night after spending $4,000 with the Hyatt credit card. (I’m planning to complete the spend to earn this extra free night.)

Yesterday, the Hyatt card sent out another very interesting offer that I’m hoping to take advantage of. Continue reading Spend $250 at Hyatt Independent Collection, Get $75 Statement Credit with Hyatt Credit Card →

Earn Up To 100,000 Jetblue Bonus Points With This Credit Card Offer!

Credit Cards,

JetblueSince completing the minimum spend on a new credit card I’ve been looking to apply for another.

I wasn’t looking very hard for an offer but then an incredible one was sent my way. I received an e-mail with the subject “Best. Offer. Ever.” for the Jetblue Plus Card. Continue reading Earn Up To 100,000 Jetblue Bonus Points With This Credit Card Offer! →

Spend $4,000 With The Hyatt Credit Card, Earn A FREE Night

Credit Cards, Deals,

Hyatt Credit CardSome of our most memorable hotel stays (in recent years) have been at Hyatt properties. Those stays were primarily made possible thanks to the Hyatt Credit Card.

A couple of years back we visit St Kitts. St Kitts is a very expensive place to visit and we only headed there thanks to having four Hyatt Visa Free Nights. Find out about our family visit at the Park Hyatt St Kitts. Continue reading Spend $4,000 With The Hyatt Credit Card, Earn A FREE Night →

US Borders With Mexico & Canada Closed Until Late Nov., Couple Orders $18 Wine- Served $2,000 Bottle & More- The Rehash!

Travel Articles,

Rehash

It’s getting more & more likely that we won’t be going anywhere far over any of the upcoming holidays.

I shared an article in my weekly recap that “NYC teachers looking at holiday travel to virus hotspots must self-isolate upon return.” Continue reading US Borders With Mexico & Canada Closed Until Late Nov., Couple Orders $18 Wine- Served $2,000 Bottle & More- The Rehash! →

NY Times 52 Places Will Look Different, Many Americans Unsure When They Will Fly Again, UK Police To Enforce Travel Ban To Curb COVID & More- Travel News!

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Travel NewsTravel News:

Continue reading NY Times 52 Places Will Look Different, Many Americans Unsure When They Will Fly Again, UK Police To Enforce Travel Ban To Curb COVID & More- Travel News! →

Oops! Couple Orders $18 Wine, Served $2,000 Bordeaux at Balthazar NYC

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a wine being poured into a glass
image: Pixabay

A couple dining at Balthazar in NYC got a pretty sweet deal when they ordered the cheapest bottle of wine on the menu.

Rather than get served the $18 bottle of wine they ordered, they were brought the restaurant’s most expensive bottle, a $2,000 Bordeaux! Continue reading Oops! Couple Orders $18 Wine, Served $2,000 Bordeaux at Balthazar NYC →

Win $250 Worth of Bluffworks Apparel & BluffCube Pro- 4 Winners!

Contest, Sweepstakes,

BluffworksAdventure travel clothing brand Bluffworks is currently running a giveaway where four lucky winners (and three of their friends) will each win $250 worth of apparel and a BluffCube Pro packing cube!

I recently wrote about the BluffCube Kickstarter. I’ve since been sent the item to check out. This is a high quality upgraded packing cube with compression. (Keep an eye out for an upcoming review.) Continue reading Win $250 Worth of Bluffworks Apparel & BluffCube Pro- 4 Winners! →

Win A Lux Trip For Two To Grenada from Shermans Travel

Contest, Sweepstakes,

GrenadaSherman’s Travel is giving away a luxury trip for two to Grenada!

The prize includes a four-night hotel stay, airport transfers and gift cards to use towards airfare.

We took a short trip to Grenada almost five years back and had an awesome time. (Check out my trip planning post here.) I’d love to win this prize and visit again to check out more of the islands. Continue reading Win A Lux Trip For Two To Grenada from Shermans Travel →