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Fake Hotel inspectors? They could have your bags…

April 15, 2015 by James Larounis 1 Comment

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! In this scam, a thief posing as a hotel inspector, goes into a room occupied by housekeeping. What they come out with is your purse, laptop bag, and more. It’s a fairly ingenious crime, and most housekeepers probably wouldn’t think … [Continue reading]

Secrets to Receiving Hotel Upgrades

April 15, 2015 by James Larounis 4 Comments

Secrets to Receiving Hotel Upgrades

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! When checking-in to a hotel, we all want the largest room, the biggest bed, and the most expansive balcony overlooking prime real estate. With so many people visiting daily, how can you improve your chances of a hotel upgrade? There … [Continue reading]

How to Travel the World with No Money, What’s in a hotel’s name?, New DC Metro

April 14, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

How to Travel the World with No Money, What’s in a hotel’s name?, New DC Metro

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Here are some worth-reading articles, stories and videos from around the internet: What’s in a hotel’s name? Guests try to decipher the mystery. The Hyatt Regency Tyson’s Corner has opened it’s doors! The hotel is actually in a very strategic location, … [Continue reading]

Amtrak 3 Day Sale – As Low as $20

April 14, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

Amtrak 3 Day Sale – As Low as $20

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! Amtrak periodically runs decent sales between their major Northeast train stations, and when they do, I highly suggest jumping on them as traditional fares, one-way can run about $150-200. If you’re debating flying or taking the train, you might want … [Continue reading]

A New Credit Card That Earns 3% Back on Gas, 2% at Grocery Stores and 1% Everywhere Else

April 14, 2015 by James Larounis Leave a Comment

A New Credit Card That Earns 3% Back on Gas, 2% at Grocery Stores and 1% Everywhere Else

Get award booking help and personalized travel assistance for as little as $1 a month! In opening my mail yesterday, I received an interesting credit card offer for the Bank of America Rotary International credit card, one that I had never seen before, but am now intrigued. To preface this, I’m a member of Rotary, … [Continue reading]

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