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Why Did We Cancel Our Bargain Sub- $300 Flight To Croatia

CroatiaOn November 1st I booked a flight for Spring Break for my family of four to Croatia.

I wasn’t exactly looking to go there at the moment but there were amazing fares to the country (from the US) for around $250 to $300. When I got home from work, I booked a short trip which would give us 6 full days in Croatia.

The total cost for Kim, Lucas, Theo and I came to $1,177.72 ($294.43 per person). Continue reading Why Did We Cancel Our Bargain Sub- $300 Flight To Croatia

Win a Three Night Stay At The Kimpton Hotel Of Your Choice!

KimptonKimpton Style is running a sweepstakes where 10 winners will win various prizes related to the boutique hotel chain.

The grand prize is a three- night stay at the Kimpton hotel of your choice! Other prizes include a bed, sheets, pillows and more.

Back in June, the Michael W Travels stayed at the Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia. Continue reading Win a Three Night Stay At The Kimpton Hotel Of Your Choice!

Hyatt Credit Card Statement Offer, Cartoon Network Hotel, Yosemite Deaths Caused Due To Selfie, Armenia’s Stonehenge, Win A Trip To See The Voice Live & More- The Rehash!

rehashThis past weekend was very productive. We booked a couple of flights for upcoming trips.

I used my US Bank Altitude Reserve points to book a flight for an upcoming trip already in the works. We also booked a flight using American Airlines miles for our February trip. It was surprising to find award availability around a holiday!  Continue reading Hyatt Credit Card Statement Offer, Cartoon Network Hotel, Yosemite Deaths Caused Due To Selfie, Armenia’s Stonehenge, Win A Trip To See The Voice Live & More- The Rehash!

Airline Seat Max Comfort, Emerging Places To Visit In Europe, Strangers Planning Your Vacation, Important Things When Booking A Flight, Istanbul’s Massive New Airport & More- Travel News

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Continue reading Airline Seat Max Comfort, Emerging Places To Visit In Europe, Strangers Planning Your Vacation, Important Things When Booking A Flight, Istanbul’s Massive New Airport & More- Travel News

Win A Trip for 2 to Copenhagen from Lonely Planet

lonely planetLonely Planet is giving away a trip for two to Copenhagen, Denmark.

The prize includes flights, accommodations and various activities.

Copenhagen is ranked #1 in 2019’s Best In Travel. Kim and I have been to Copenhagen a couple of times and really love the city. Yes, it’s pricey but I’d love to win this prize and visit again. Continue reading Win A Trip for 2 to Copenhagen from Lonely Planet

Win A 5 Night Trip For 2 To Punta Canta from AA Vacations

Punta CanaAmerican Airlines Vacations is giving away a five-night trip for two to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

The prize includes airfare, an all- inclusive resort stay and more.

While I’m not typically a fan of beach vacations, I wouldn’t mind winning this prize. I’d like to go back to the Dominican Republic since I’ve only been there once before. Continue reading Win A 5 Night Trip For 2 To Punta Canta from AA Vacations

A Visit To Armenia’s Stonehenge, Zorats Karer

stonehengeA lot of mystery surrounds Stonehenge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in England.

The site consists of burial mounds and massive standing stones set up in a ring. Stonehenge is one of the most famous pre-historic monuments built around 2500 BC.

During our summer trip to six former Soviet states, we ended our journey in Armenia.

While visiting Armenia, we hired a guide & driver to take us to the unrecognized republic of Nagorno- Karabakh. (More on that another time.) As we headed back to Armenia’s capital, Yerevan, we had a chance to stop at the country’s version of Stonehenge called Zorats Karer. Continue reading A Visit To Armenia’s Stonehenge, Zorats Karer

Couple That Fell To Death In Yosemite National Park Were Taking A Selfie

a river with trees and mountains in the background
image: Pixabay

Last week I wrote about a couple who tragically fell to their death in Yosemite National Park at Taft Point.

There wasn’t much detail about the couple or what had happened to cause the tragedy. Last I had read, an investigation was under way to figure out what happened. Continue reading Couple That Fell To Death In Yosemite National Park Were Taking A Selfie

Win A Trip For Two To See The Voice Live In LA

The VoiceOle Red restaurant and music venue is giving you a chance to win a trip to Los Angeles to see a live taping of The Voice.

The prize includes airfare, a two-night hotel stay and tickets to attend a live taping.

I can’t say that I’ve heard of Ole Red before but I did find it interesting that it’s owned by Blake Shelton, country music star and one of the coaches on The Voice. Continue reading Win A Trip For Two To See The Voice Live In LA

A Cartoon Network Hotel is Opening in the Summer of 2019!

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image: Twitter @cartoonnetwork

The Cartoon Network is opening their first hotel in the summer of 2019!

While I’m not a fan of the Cartoon Network and would have a hard time naming any of their shows, my six year old is already a fan. I’d love to visit when they open since it would probably be a ton of fun for both of my kids. Continue reading A Cartoon Network Hotel is Opening in the Summer of 2019!