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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
Frontier UpFront Plus is the closest thing to Spirit’s Big Front Seat on the eight routes Frontier grabbed after Spirit shut down, but it is not the same seat. You get a blocked middle and a front-row spot, not a wider recliner. My verdict: a fair trade if Frontier prices it right, a downgrade if you crave hip room. When Spirit Airlines shut down for good in May 2026, it didn’t just leave a hole in the flight schedule. It left a void for travelers who were addicted to the “budget first class.” For years, we knew where to go […]
Do you need World of Hyatt status? Do you need World of Hyatt status? For most occasional travelers, no. I have never held it, and my best Hyatt stays came from booking suites with points as an ordinary member. The status I chased at other chains delivered worse rooms. Skip the chase and book the suite. Jake Redman has published 360 first-hand travel reviews since 2008 and has stayed both as a mid-tier status holder and as a base member with no status at all. The travel internet is obsessed with the “grind” for status. You’ve seen the guides. They […]
Air France opened its first dedicated Heathrow lounge in 17 years on July 7, 2026, a 750-square-meter space in Terminal 4. But whether you can walk in depends on your fare code, not your cabin. A Business Standard or Flex ticket gets you in. Business Light does not, unless you have elite status. I have had my share of lounge-eligibility surprises over the years, so let me save you the awkward walk to the desk. Air France Heathrow Lounge Access: Who Gets In? The lounge is open daily from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm in Terminal 4 with seating for […]
