American Express and Delta have just announced a new benefit for Delta Skymiles Gold, Platinum, and Reserve cardholders. Starting September 1, 2011, cardholders will be given Zone 2 priority boarding along with up to 9 of their travel companions on the same reservation. They will also be given a 20% discount on any in-flight food,…
Free GoGo wireless internet on Delta Airlines in August
GoGo internet is offering free wifi internet on Delta flights for the month of August by entering in promo code DIETCOKEGOGO. A 24 hour pass usually costs $12.95! UPDATE 11 Aug: Some are reporting that the deal is dead.
Maldives – the final day
Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 1 Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 2 Conrad Lounge in Mali and Seaplane to Rangali Island Beach Villa at the Conrad Maldives Euro swimsuits and Turtles The main pool and snorkeling Our luggage arrives, Vilu, and the Quiet Zone The employee strike The strike…
Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer bag review
I’ve had a pretty sturdy backpack that I have used for traveling for the past 7 years. It’s a little bit bulky, but it’s held up well and I’ve been able to fit all of travel gear in there without any problem. Now as I’m trying to act more as a grownup, I decided that…
Maldives – Sunset fishing and Superior Water Villa
We spent the whole morning in the Water Villa and went over to Atoll very late. We only had about 20 minutes to eat before they closed it all down. We headed to the main pool again while the staff came and retrieved our luggage again to move us to the Superior Water Villa. Trip…
The end of using credit cards at the Mint
Just got this email in the mail – it’s a sad day but one that was expected given all the recent publicity from NPR, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal previously. Sad, sad, day. Dear United States Mint Direct Ship Customer: The United States Mint has eliminated the credit and debit card purchase of $1…
Wear your luggage instead of checking it
I saw a bit on the news about this last night. There is a company that is offering a jacket with gigantic pockets so that you don’t have to check your luggage. It’s called the “Rufus Roo“. They brag that you can put up to 22 lbs of items (including a laptop) in the oversized…
Maldives – Ithaa underwater restaurant, Overwater Villa, and Sunset Cruise
Due to the uncertainty from the employee strike, the majority of people had their reservations for dinner and excursions cancelled. Most rebooked for the following day after the strike. My wife decided to rebook them the second day in case the situation was not resolved. This meant that the day prior was overbooked, but when…
Someone finally takes dollar coins
And the winner is……
Kevin! comment #18 Kevin said, I could certainly use that! Thanks everyone for participating!
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