Kimpton Hotels Has A New Social Password For Summer

Kimpton HotelsIn May 2018, we stayed with the Kimpton Hotels chain for the first time.

The hotel was really impressive. Check out my review of the Kimpton Monaco Philadelphia here. (BTW- We booked a stay at the hotel thanks to my IHG Anniversary Free Night.)

During our Kimpton stay, we received a jerky IHG Rewards Club Elite Benefit. At check-in I said the social password. Continue reading Kimpton Hotels Has A New Social Password For Summer

Taco Bell Is Opening A Hotel This Summer

Taco Bell
image: Taco Bell

I wouldn’t consider myself a big fan of Taco Bell but I do like to eat it once every few years.

The biggest news regarding the brand in recent years was when they started opening Taco Bell Cantina restaurants.

livingmas.com says the restaurants “features an urban restaurant design, open kitchen, custom menu with shareable appetizers and alcoholic beverages. Yes, you read that right. A Taco Bell with beer, wine, sangria and twisted Freezes“. Continue reading Taco Bell Is Opening A Hotel This Summer

Game of Thrones Fans Will Want To Travel For This…

Game of Thrones
Dunluce Castle- (Castle Greyjoy in GoT)

Game of Thrones ended a couple of days back and it’s been one of the hottest topics.

I’ve been asked many times if I watch the show.

While I can’t say that I’ve ever seen an episode, I have visited various sites (in Malta and Northern Ireland) which happened to have been featured in the show.

If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you might want to take a trip to Split, Croatia. Continue reading Game of Thrones Fans Will Want To Travel For This…

Fighter Jet Crashes- Pilot Ejected, Visiting An Abandoned Bull Ring in Uruguay, American Citizens Can Get Help At McD’s, Buenos Aires Hostel & More- The Rehash!

rehashWe’re currently in the early stages of planning our first trip of the summer.

Our flights are booked but we definitely need to work on the itinerary so we can move forward with our accommodations. We’ll also need a rental car which is going to be on the pricier end.

How has your week gone when it comes to miles, points and travel? Continue reading Fighter Jet Crashes- Pilot Ejected, Visiting An Abandoned Bull Ring in Uruguay, American Citizens Can Get Help At McD’s, Buenos Aires Hostel & More- The Rehash!

Ending Convo With Annoying Seatmate On Plane, Cleanest Gas Station Bathrooms, Accused Of War Crimes- Approved To Drive For Uber & Lyft, Top Destinations For Summer & More- Travel News!

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Continue reading Ending Convo With Annoying Seatmate On Plane, Cleanest Gas Station Bathrooms, Accused Of War Crimes- Approved To Drive For Uber & Lyft, Top Destinations For Summer & More- Travel News!

America Del Sur Hostel, A Great Budget Friendly Option in Buenos Aires

America Del SurOver Spring Break, the Michael W Travels family headed to Argentina and Uruguay.

As usual, Kim and I were looking to do this trip on a budget while not giving up much when it came to the locations of our accommodations.

While looking into where to stay for four nights in Buenos Aires, we came up empty when I looked for potential stays with points. Traditional hotel options weren’t overly exciting so I decided to look into hostels. Continue reading America Del Sur Hostel, A Great Budget Friendly Option in Buenos Aires

American Citizens Needing Help In Austria Can Head Over To McDonald’s

a fast food restaurant with a red light
(Not a McD’s in Austria)

While we rarely visit McDonald’s at home, the Michael W Travels family always visits McD’s when visiting a new country.

We visit McDonald’s primarily to check out what local menu items might be available and for the kids, it’s always a special and exciting treat.

If you’re an American citizen and happen to be in Austria, now there’s another helpful reason to visit the golden arches. Continue reading American Citizens Needing Help In Austria Can Head Over To McDonald’s