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1,000 United Miles for $1, McDonald’s American Samoa, J.Crew $50 Off $50, 3 Year-Old Survives Plane Crash & More- The Rehash!

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I was feeling a bit under the weather so I didn’t post as much as I’d like to this week.

Regardless of how I felt,  this was a busy week here related to travel.

I decided to use Kim and my Hyatt free night certificates for a trip at the end of June. Surprisingly, I was able to get flights to our destination with an American Airlines MileSAAver level. It’s sad that this is a shocker… Continue reading 1,000 United Miles for $1, McDonald’s American Samoa, J.Crew $50 Off $50, 3 Year-Old Survives Plane Crash & More- The Rehash! →

50% Offer Uber Rides, Airbnb Host Made $15,000,000, Engine Catches Fire At Airport, Former MLB Pitcher Dies in Plane Crash, Sex Acts During Flight, Travel Contests & More- The Rehash!

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After a long wait, my newest credit card arrived. I’m currently working on the spend for the bonus which shouldn’t be hard to complete.

Kim got approved for the excellent JetBlue 60K bonus offer. She got a pending message and it said a response should come in a few weeks. The following day, she got a call from the bank and after a short conversation, she was approved! Continue reading 50% Offer Uber Rides, Airbnb Host Made $15,000,000, Engine Catches Fire At Airport, Former MLB Pitcher Dies in Plane Crash, Sex Acts During Flight, Travel Contests & More- The Rehash! →

Top Airbnb Host Made $15,000,000 In One Year!

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Airbnb has proven to be a great option when your looking for non-traditional lodging options.

What’s nice about Airbnb is that you can find places in more desirable locations for cheaper prices than at hotels. You also get to meet locals and learn a bit about the destination (well at least if you chat with your hosts). Continue reading Top Airbnb Host Made $15,000,000 In One Year! →

No Food On AA Flights, Mile High Club- FBI Investigating, 9.5 Hours on Christmas Island, Shopping Portal Bonuses, $200 Beer & More- The Rehash

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Kim and I both completed the offer to earn 7,500 Wyndham Rewards points per stay, up to two times.

One of my bonuses posted within a few days but the other bonus and Kim’s hadn’t posted. I reached out to Wyndham Rewards and was told that it could take some time from when the promo ended. It sounded odd that one out of four bonuses posted so quickly. I’m happy to report that all of our bonus points posted a couple of days back!

I was approved for a new card almost two weeks ago and am still waiting for it to arrive. I guess the bank is in no rush for me to use it! Continue reading No Food On AA Flights, Mile High Club- FBI Investigating, 9.5 Hours on Christmas Island, Shopping Portal Bonuses, $200 Beer & More- The Rehash →

Most Powerful Passport, Anthony Bourdain Banned From This Country, Only Passenger On 189 Seat Plane, Lonely Planet Best In Travel, NBA Team’s Plane Damaged During Flight- The Rehash!

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rehashBesides getting approved for another new credit card, it’s been a pretty uneventful week here related to travel.

I was close to booking a flight for an early summer trip but decided to wait a bit longer before deciding on that idea. Otherwise, we have a good amount of planning to do for trips in February and during Spring Break. Hopefully something will materialize soon for winter break! Continue reading Most Powerful Passport, Anthony Bourdain Banned From This Country, Only Passenger On 189 Seat Plane, Lonely Planet Best In Travel, NBA Team’s Plane Damaged During Flight- The Rehash! →

Delta Plane Flying NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder Damaged In Mid- Air

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A charter plane carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder was damaged pretty badly in-flight while flying from Minneapolis to Chicago.

The plane was operated by Delta Airlines. Photos that players shared to social media show a massive dent in the nose. Continue reading Delta Plane Flying NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder Damaged In Mid- Air →

Anthony Bourdain Banned From Entering Azerbaijan

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The new season of the Anthony Bourdain show Parts Unknown is half way through. He still has some interesting destinations coming up over the next month.

Anthony Bourdain isn’t afraid to share his opinions on his show and in life. My guess is that he probably has a hard time following the rules.

While filming a future episode, Bourdain got himself banned from the country Azerbaijan. Continue reading Anthony Bourdain Banned From Entering Azerbaijan →

How to Have a Perfect Trip to Koh Samui

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We’re trying something new over here at Michael W Travels. This post is a collaboration with Luxury Retreats written by Emma Grant.

Are you thinking about taking a dream trip and looking for the perfect place to go? If so, consider visiting Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. This small island has endless beaches, secluded spots and an active nightlife with a range of luxurious Koh Samui rentals to choose from. Visitors instantly fall in love with the island and always start thinking about returning next year. If this is your first time to the island, here are a few suggestions on how to have the perfect vacation when you rent a villa in Koh Samui (hint: click the link to check out Tempston Luxury’s properties). Continue reading How to Have a Perfect Trip to Koh Samui →

What Country Has The Most Powerful Passport In The World? Find Out!

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Not the most powerful…

What makes a passport powerful?

Lonely Planet mentions how, “the more countries a passport will give you access to without getting a visa, the higher the visa-free score and the more powerful it is deemed to be.”

So if you’re passport allows you to enter a country without a visa, it makes it powerful. Simple enough.. Continue reading What Country Has The Most Powerful Passport In The World? Find Out! →