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Things to Do and Places to See in New York City

New York City is a cosmopolitan buzzing city with a panoply of entertainment options including varied Broadway shows, musicals, bars and cafes, museums, shopping venues and so much more. One could visit NYC regularly and never get bored. There are also countless restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. In Manhattan, modern glass towers soar […]

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Thomas Edison National Historical Park in New Jersey

We were recently in New Jersey for a scuba diving conference and decided to visit the Thomas Edison National Historic Park. Maintained by the National Parks, the Laboratory Complex opened in October of 2009. The brick buildings in West Orange, NJ, are just remarkable. It honestly looks like all the workers and inventors left for […]

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New Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia: Our First Impressions

We have been using travel reward cards to pay for travel, mostly because of their great benefits that include travel insurance. But with our Chase Reserve Sapphire card we got the keys to the coveted new Chase Sapphire lounges too.

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Beneath the Sea Exposition in Secaucus, New Jersey

We attended our first Beneath the Sea oceans exposition, dive and travel show at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, in March 2024. This conference is a non-profit that both honors and recognizes contributors to the scuba diving community and also provides scholarships to students getting into marine biology and more. Beneath the […]

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Road Trip: Madrid to Toledo and Cordoba With a Few Castles Along the Way

We had visited Spain previously spending time in Madrid, Barcelona, and doing road trips and excursions to see Seville and other popular spots from Malaga and Torremolinos. We enjoy Spain quite a bit, and when we saw a deal on tickets for a direct flight from Miami to Madrid, we jumped on it knowing we […]

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Where to Go and What to See in Madrid, Spain

The capital of Spain is a vibrant dynamic city with a rich cultural scene, excellent dining opportunities and a lively nightlife. Madrid has successfully achieved the blending of the traditional and the modern with interesting architecture ranging from elegant Art Deco buildings to ultra-modern constructions lining its streets. Madrid has not one but three world-renowned art […]

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Travel Tip: Opt for a Small Rental Car in Europe, Skip the Tempting Upgrade

We love doing road trips in Europe and one of the things we’ve learned along the way is the importance of renting a small car! We pack light so it’s never a problem to get our carry-on bags and personal items into the trunk or under a hatchback cargo cover. This way everything is nicely […]

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Must-See Places in Cordoba, Spain

We visited the wonderful city of Cordoba on a road trip from Madrid. We ended up driving one way while stopping in Toledo and seeing a few castles along the way. For the return we opted for the train which was actually much faster, cheaper, more comfortable and way more relaxing. Moreover, we were pleased […]

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Toledo, a Must-Visit Historic City in Spain

We had received a recommendation to visit Toledo as a day trip from Madrid. While this could work, we missed the opportunity when visiting Madrid last time. So this time around, we built a road trip with the intention of arriving in Madrid and visiting some castles in the surrounding area. Toledo was a good […]

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Choosing a Travel Rewards Credit Card

Every year we review our travel rewards cards and reevaluate them based on upcoming travel preferences, our travel habits, and the choice of newly available credit cards. In doing so, we have learned a lot. Here are our tips on what to look for and how to evaluate the travel rewards credit card benefits and […]