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Anthony’s Philippines: “It was an Adventure” Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Amazing Singapore: “Toe Dipping” Point of SE Asia Jake Redman
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Anthony’s Ireland: Hellman’s Makes Ketchup Too Jake Redman
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Dallas, Disney and Deals. Our 100th Episode. Jake Redman
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AirBnB Cancels Some Cancelling & Jake Thinks Charlotte is a Beach Town Jake Redman
Cathay Pacific just moved the goalposts for status chasers and credit card optimizers. Now, the new Cathay World Elite Mastercard is officially the ‘bridge’ to the 2027 status overhaul. The Threshold: Diamond Exec The old 1,200 Status Point (SP) target for Diamond remains — but the perks worth having are now locked behind a brand-new 2,400 SP ceiling called Diamond Exec. Everything changes January 1, 2027, with 2026 as the transition year to qualify. The Point Gap Diamond: 1,200 SP (unchanged — but pared-back benefits) Diamond Exec: 2,400 SP (new tier, launching Jan 1, 2027) The Squeeze: Regular Diamond members […]
Is CLEAR still worth it in 2026? It’s the question every traveler asks when standing in a 40-minute security line. CLEAR in 2026 isn’t the scrappy startup service we remember from a decade ago. It’s a massive biometric machine. If you’ve stepped into an airport lately, you’ve seen the pods, the ambassadors in neon, and the people breezing past the TSA PreCheck line like they own the place. But with the price tag creeping up and tech evolving, the question remains: is it still a must-have for your business travel essentials, or is it just another subscription to cancel? The […]
Lounge Wars 2026 has officially entered a new phase: the era of the 30,000-square-foot mega-lounge is over. In 2026, the flex isn’t how many people you can fit; it’s how many people you can keep out. We’re seeing a radical shift toward “boutique” spaces. Tiny footprints. High-end menus. Strict clocks. The “Lounge Wars” have entered a new phase of guerrilla warfare. Amex, Capital One, and Chase are no longer building ballrooms, they’re building speakeasies. Airport Intel: The Amex Sidecar Debut March 4, 2026. Las Vegas (LAS). Amex drops the “Sidecar.” It’s not a Centurion Lounge. It’s an annex. Opened March 4, […]
