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RIP Anthony Bourdain, Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia Review, LL Bean Being Sued, McDonald’s Cyprus, NYC Getting Nutella Cafe, Win A Trip To Australia & More- The Rehash!

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rehashRIP Anthony Bourdain.

The world was shocked by the surprising death of Anthony Bourdain a few days back. Many of us have been affected by this in one way or another. Most of us would say that he had the dream job- traveling all over the world, eating great food and meeting interesting people. Maybe that kind of life isn’t all that its cracked up to be.

Here is one of my favorite Tony Bourdain quotes:

“Travel isn’t always pretty. It isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that’s OK. The journey changes you; it should change you… You take something with you. Hopefully, you leave something good behind.”

I’ve been reading and watching stories about him all weekend. Yes, I’ll go back and watch (or rewatch) episodes to destinations we’ll be visiting on future trips. I think many of us will. Continue reading RIP Anthony Bourdain, Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia Review, LL Bean Being Sued, McDonald’s Cyprus, NYC Getting Nutella Cafe, Win A Trip To Australia & More- The Rehash! →

Trouble At Pearl Harbor, Jerky IHG Elite Benefit At Kimpton, Win 100,000 United Miles, Ordering Room Service For 1st Time, Benefit of Traveling With A Toddler & More- The Rehash!

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rehashI recently applied for another credit card. The bank requested that I mail in more info before the final decision was made as to whether or not I’d be approved.

I’ve yet to send in the info but really need to do so. I just don’t get why it needs to be mailed in! Hasn’t the bank heard of e-mail!

How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading Trouble At Pearl Harbor, Jerky IHG Elite Benefit At Kimpton, Win 100,000 United Miles, Ordering Room Service For 1st Time, Benefit of Traveling With A Toddler & More- The Rehash! →

What Did I Get For Saying The Kimpton Social Password?

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Earlier in the month I shared the details about where we would be staying with my IHG Anniversary Free Night. (Hint: It’s a Kimpton property…)

Before our first ever stay at a Kimpton Hotel, I came across an article on TravelUpdate by MJ On Travel. MJ shared news that the Kimpton’s social password was back. Continue reading What Did I Get For Saying The Kimpton Social Password? →

Japan Will Have A Hello Kitty Bullet Train This Summer

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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)- Japan

Eva Air has a popular Hello Kitty plane. Onboard, you’ll find lots of touches featuring the popular cartoon, including the toilet paper!

A couple of months back View From the Wing shared news that the Eva Air Hello Kitty jet would also be flying to Los Angeles.

For those of you who’d like to experience Hello Kitty during travel, there will soon be another option. Continue reading Japan Will Have A Hello Kitty Bullet Train This Summer →

New AA Emotional Support Animal Rules, Bonus United Miles, 2 Years In Prison For Inflight Fight, Up To 15K AA Miles For IHG Stays, US Surgeon General To The Rescue, Royal Wedding & More- The Rehash!

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rehashI recently applied for the Jetblue Business Card. I was glad that I wasn’t rejected but I do need to send in more info to see if I’ll be approved. Credit card hurdles…

We’re still working out the details of a few upcoming trips. Otherwise, there isn’t much going on around here when it comes to travel.

How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading New AA Emotional Support Animal Rules, Bonus United Miles, 2 Years In Prison For Inflight Fight, Up To 15K AA Miles For IHG Stays, US Surgeon General To The Rescue, Royal Wedding & More- The Rehash! →

A New NYC Attraction That I Have To See!

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I’m always looking for things to see and do around the NYC area. This could be as simple as checking out a new restaurant or visiting a park with the kids.

If public or quirky art is something you like, then a new sculpture in NYC should be high on your list of things to see if you happen to find yourself in the area. Continue reading A New NYC Attraction That I Have To See! →

US Surgeon General Helps Out During Medical Emergency On Delta Flight

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The US Surgeon General was flying from Atlanta to Jackson, Mississippi on a Delta Air Lines flight when a medical emergency took place.

The Delta crew asked if there was a doctor on board to help out. Jerome Adams, the US Surgeon General stepped up to help out the passenger in need. Continue reading US Surgeon General Helps Out During Medical Emergency On Delta Flight →

American Airlines Has New Rules, Bans Some Emotional Support Animals

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american airlinesIn recent years we’ve heard a lot about bizarre emotional support animals.

Recently a passenger claimed that Spirit told her to flush an emotional support hamster down the toilet. There was big news when United banned an emotional support peacock from flying. There’s also the story about Daniel, an emotional support duck!

As you can see from the examples listed above, people are trying to bring just about any kind of animal onboard in the name of emotional support.

I was happy to see that American Airlines is now cracking down. Continue reading American Airlines Has New Rules, Bans Some Emotional Support Animals →