It may seem hard to eat healthy while flying, but it’s much easier than you might think. Here are three things to keep in mind to help you eat better while flying. 1. Drink water. Drink lots of it. According to builtlean.com, “It is important to stay hydrated while traveling, which is especially important on…
Recently I posted about leaving items with your hotel. While doing some research on packing, I found a fantastic thread on FlyerTalk about six different packing techniques. About the author: Till Richter is the Founder and Director of the Till Richter Museum of Contemporary Art in Buggenhagen, Germany. For more information about Till, visit his…
Traveling to Australia just got easier. Users of U.S. Trusted Traveler programs (Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI) can now gain expedited entry into Australia. The following is from an email I received from the Global Entry people: Visiting Australia is now easier than ever for U.S. Trusted Travelers. Late last year, Australian Customs and Border…
As I mentioned in December, the US Bank Cash+ Visa is probably one of the best cards out there for travelers because it offers 5% cash back on several categories relevant to business travelers including hotels, restaurants, and car rental. The only catch is that you must select your reward categories quarterly. The second-quarter selection website is…
Hyatt has announced its spring promotion and the registration link is now live. The details are pretty simple: Earn 3,000 Hyatt Gold Passport® bonus points after every three eligible nights, up to 45,000 bonus points when you stay at a Hyatt hotel between March 1st and May 31st. You must register by April 30, 2013…
So you’ve signed up for a credit card that promises a bonus after you’ve spend a few thousand dollars in 90 days. If you aren’t spending someone else’s money (think business travel, purchasing items for a business, etc.) you might be thinking, “How the heck am I going to spend $3000 on a credit card…
Earlier this week, I learned about a great credit card offer. Barclays is effectively giving away $400 for signing up for their NFL Extra Points card. For $400, I can be an NFL fan. 😉 Here’s how to get in on the action: Apply and be approved for the card. The application is at: http://www.nflextrapoints.com/xlvii Spend…
Packing is a pain, but if you travel for business every week, it is a ritual that you go through, probably every Sunday and Thursday night. If you are on a project that requires you to travel to the same place every week, you could save time and luggage space by storing some items at…
If you are a Delta flyer, you have probably heard about the new revenue tiers that are being introduced for the 2014 program. In short, to earn frequent flyer status during 2014, you will have to spend a certain amount on Delta tickets. Interestingly, I haven’t received the email yet, but here is what Delta…
Today, American Express came out with a fantastic sign-up bonus on their business gold card. Spend $10,000 within four months and earn 75,000 Membership Rewards points. You can’t have had any American Express Business Green, Gold, or Platinum card within the past 12 months to qualify for the offer. The card comes with no annual…
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