Amenity Kit Draw result
The draw for the American and La Compagnie amenity kits has concluded, with winners selected from comments 28 and 63. The organizer will reach out to the winners via email to notify them of their prizes.
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The weirdness of travel…or specifically other passengers!
Sometimes passengers surprise you. It’s just this trip that they did this in a bad way. Was I threatened by one passenger with revenge for not allowing her to sit with her friend, and why did another demand to know if I smoked. It’s the incredible weirdness of travel, at least that is what I am telling myself.
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Fat And Furious: Cherry Blossoms and THE BEST STEAK EVER In Tokyo
On the initial stop in Tokyo we were hoping to take advantage of our jet-lagged body clocks to wake up in time for the daily fish auction at Tsukiji Fish Market. Based on our research, we had read that you really need to be there by 4AM at the latest to secure a spot. But we ended up going 0 for 2 on our attempts, although I fully admit that I only gave it a half-hearted effort. After all, while on vacation there’s no way that you should be forced to wake up earlier than you do for work.
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Giveaway day – an AA or La Compagnie amenity kit
A chance to win an amenity kit? These give aways have been popular in the past and you could be one of the lucky people.
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Fat And Furious: Maids, Robots, and Cosplay In Tokyo
At Kyoto Station we hopped on the shinkansen for a very pleasant 2-hour journey to Tokyo. Even by the lofty standards of train systems in Asia, the shinkansen is truly amazing. We had received some mixed signals from the hotel concierge on whether to book our tickets in advance. Perhaps the they assumed that we were using the Japan Rail Pass, in which case you will want to make reservations ahead of time. Since we weren’t, we simply purchased tickets at Kyoto Station for the next Nozomi train which left every 15 minutes.
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So we’re having a little election in the UK tomorrow
24 hours before polling opens in the General Election, I wonder exactly Friday morning will look like for the UK, and our relationship with Europe.
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Miscellaneous | News | Travel
BA Changes to partner earning…apply immediately.
BA announced reduced earning rates for partners. Many people thought that tickets purchased before 28 April were safe at the old levels, it appears not. BA have now said on Flyertalk that if these flight are not booked with BA flight numbers they won’t earn at the old rates. Who knew?
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UberEATS Delivers Gourmet Meals in 10 Min – NYC, CHI, LA, BCN
UberEATS has introduced a rapid delivery service, bringing gourmet meals to customers in New York City and Chicago in 10 minutes or less. Currently offering a limited menu from select restaurants, the service operates between 11am and 2pm, allowing users to enjoy high-quality meals with convenience.
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Deals | Miscellaneous | News
IHG imposes massive award increases 450 properties
Whilst hotel groups always change levels, IHG – who own well known chains such as Intercontinental, Holiday Inn and Indigo had put up some properties by nearly 70% in terms of points needed to redeem. Coupled with their announcement of expiring points they are turning customer unfriendly pretty fast.
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Fat And Furious: Department Store Hopping in Ginza
The blog post explores a culinary adventure through Ginza, Tokyo, as part of a broader travel report. It highlights the author’s experiences with department store hopping and the vibrant food scene, showcasing the unique offerings and cultural significance of this iconic district.
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Deals | Miscellaneous | Travel
Uber Offers Earth Day $5 Flat Rides – Next 5 Days in Manhattan
Uber is celebrating Earth Day by offering $5 flat rides in Manhattan for five days, available from April 22 to April 26. Users can take advantage of this promotion by using UberPool, sharing rides with others traveling in the same direction, covering all areas below 125th street.
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Deals | Miscellaneous | Travel
Get Up To $300 Lyft Credit – Refer Friends – TWO WEEKS
Lyft is offering a limited-time promotion where users can earn up to $300 in credits by referring friends over the next two weeks. By inviting up to 10 friends, participants can receive bonuses based on the number of successful referrals, with credits expiring after 30 days. Details on how to share referral codes and qualifying cities are included.
