Win US Open “Swag & Sweet Treats” from Chase

US OPENChase is currently running the 2020 US Open Sweepstakes where you can win US Open “Swag and Sweet Treats” from Chase Small Business clients!

While there are no travel prizes being given away, there are 300 prize winners per day! All who enter are eligible to win prizes like a water bottle, edible treats and hats. Continue reading Win US Open “Swag & Sweet Treats” from Chase

Check Out The Bluffworks BluffCube Packing Cube On Kickstarter!

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In early August 2020, travel-friendly clothing brand Bluffworks launched a Kickstarter campaign for the BluffCube Smarter Compression Packing Cube.

For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, check out a couple of my reviews:

Overall, I’d say that the company makes high-quality, comfortable gear made for your travels and adventures. Continue reading Check Out The Bluffworks BluffCube Packing Cube On Kickstarter!

Do You Know About The McDonald’s McMansion In Freeport, Maine?

McMansionA couple of years back I wrote about a very unique McDonald’s location in Long Island, NY, the McMansion. Check out my review of the McDonald’s McMansion here.

Due to COVID-19, what would usually be a month-long summer trip for my family amounted to a few road trips.

We actually just back from from an awesome 11-Day visit to Maine! While there, we visited lots of interesting (primarily outdoor) sites and ate so much great food. Continue reading Do You Know About The McDonald’s McMansion In Freeport, Maine?

Visiting The World’s Largest Rotating Globe, Review: Avid Hotels (IHG), NYC Airports Testing Passengers For COVID, BluffCubes Kickstarter & More- The Rehash!

REHASHWe just got back from an 11-Day Road Trip to Maine.

During our trip we saw lots of lighthouses, hiked around Acadia National Park and ate a lot of great food including lobster rolls from 15 different places! I plan to write some posts about the trip soon. Check back for more info!

How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading Visiting The World’s Largest Rotating Globe, Review: Avid Hotels (IHG), NYC Airports Testing Passengers For COVID, BluffCubes Kickstarter & More- The Rehash!

Get Paid To Travel, Should You Cancel A Trip To Europe, Is This The End Of Airline Change Fees, How Clean Is The Air On Planes & More- Travel News!

Travel NewsTravel News:

Continue reading Get Paid To Travel, Should You Cancel A Trip To Europe, Is This The End Of Airline Change Fees, How Clean Is The Air On Planes & More- Travel News!

NYC Airports JFK and LaGuardia Will Test Passengers For COVID-19

NYC AirportsThe two NYC airports, JFK and LaGuardia will soon have the capabilities to test passengers for COVID-19.

The airports will have testing facilities set up “to screen passengers arriving into New York City for signs of COVID-19″, according to Lonely Planet. Continue reading NYC Airports JFK and LaGuardia Will Test Passengers For COVID-19

Review: Avid Hotels (IHG Property)- Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Avid HotelsA few weeks back, the Michael W Travels family took a visit to Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

During our visit, we spent a night on a train at the Red Caboose Motel in Ronks, PA. We almost spent both nights there but we were glad that we didn’t.

For the second night, we decided to try a relatively new IHG brand called Avid Hotels. The property, located in Lancaster, PA was in a good location and available at a pretty reasonable price. Continue reading Review: Avid Hotels (IHG Property)- Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Win A Trip For 4 To Universal Orlando Resort from Frontier Airlines

Universal OrlandoFrontier Airlines is giving away a trip for four to Universal Orlando Resort!

The prize includes airfare, a three-night Universal Orlando resort stay and more!

I’ve never been to Universal Orlando so I’d love to win this prize. While the park is probably geared towards kids older than mine, I’m pretty sure that we’d still have a great time! Continue reading Win A Trip For 4 To Universal Orlando Resort from Frontier Airlines

An Incomplete Visit To See The World’s Largest Rotating Globe

GlobeWe’ve been traveling around Maine for about a week now. This is Kim and my second visit, the first time for our kids. So far we’ve had a really nice time, seeing lots of natural sites and eating lots of great food.

While staying in Yarmouth, ME, I wanted to visit Eartha, the world’s largest rotating globe. Continue reading An Incomplete Visit To See The World’s Largest Rotating Globe

Coming In September: McDonald’s Spicy McNuggets!

McNuggetsWhile I rarely eat McDonald’s, it’s a must visit when visiting new countries. It’s also a treat for my kids whether its at home or while on the road.

My almost four-year old Theo loves McDonald’s McNuggets. I’ll prefer that he’d eat ‘real’ chicken tenders (which he will) but the kid can pound like 10 McNuggets in a sitting.

Regardless, I find it exciting when the Golden Arches offers new menu items! Continue reading Coming In September: McDonald’s Spicy McNuggets!