The Travels & Tips of Nurse Traveler
Just a Nurse who Travels for Work
Marriott confirmed today they are changing Marriott Rewards to the ridiculously named BONVoY which was leaked last November. The name change is official as of February 13, 2019. As if to drive another nail into the coffin of what was a decent program under Marriott and a great program under SPG, Marriott probably paid millions …
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After departing Seattle on Alaska Airlines, Jenine and I arrived in San Francisco at about 10am. With nearly 5 hours until departure, we had some time to kill so we wandered the airport and checked out some of the lounges. Unfortunately, due to some circumstances I should have forseen, we spent about 2 hours just …
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This November, Jenine and I will embark on our second multi-country vacation. Planning for this type of vacation (for me) begins about a year in advance. I'm always thinking about where I want to go next and how I'll get there. Someday, I may get to all of those places but it all starts with …
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In the last 5 plus years, I have shifted the vast majority of my holiday shopping (and shopping in general) to online retailers. Most now have pretty flexible return options and I generally feel like I'm getting the better price online. Online shopping also allows me to easily compare products and prices across multiple sites. …
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With over 5,000 hotels in over 100 countries, Hilton is the 5th largest hotel chain in the world. There are 14 brands that fly under the Hilton flag, each different and unique and catering to a different type of traveler. Hilton hotels fall under the following categories: luxury, upper scale, upscale, midscale, midscale/select service, and …
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