If you ever fly Southwest, you know the agony and ecstasy of their boarding policy. With no assigned seats, it’s every person for themselves once you board the plane. There’s a bit of a shortcut, though, if you’re flying out of the right airport. While most airports have a single entry point onto the aircraft,…
How I Scored Free 2-for-1 Flights on Southwest for a Year (and you can, too!)
When I first heard about the Companion Pass from Southwest Airlines, I thought it was too good to be true. After all, how can any airline offer unlimited free flights for a companion for an entire year? I’d heard of limited two-for-one/BOGO (buy-one-get-one-free) deals before, but this unlimited thing was new to me. On top…
7 Reasons to Visit: Live Like Gatsby at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar
In the first ever Fly&Dine “7 Reasons to Visit,” we head down to San Diego for a trip to the opulent Fairmont Grand Del Mar. There are luxury hotels that feel like a nice place to stay and there are luxury hotels that feel like you get to step into a fantasy life. The Fairmont…
Amazon Hack: Get Around the New Amazon Prime Price Increase
Bad news for Amazon Prime fans: since 2014, you’ve been paying $99 a year for Prime but that price is about to jump to $119. That means you’ll be paying an extra twenty bucks for the same Prime services starting in the very near future. As of May 11th, new Prime members will be paying…
This Class Wants You to Paint Airplane Food
When was the last time you heard someone talk about airplane food as if it was a work of art? Probably never. While the best of premium cabin dining can measure up to some of the better restaurants on the ground, economy class food doesn’t really do much in the way of inspiring us. There’s…
$15 for You, $5 for Them [sponsored]
Have you heard the good news? The Dosh referral bonus has risen! It used to be $5 and now it’s $15. Here’s How it Works: Download the Dosh app by clicking right… HERE! Sign up by uploading your credit card details. (Don’t worry, Dosh uses the same security to guard your CC data that credit…
Dunkin Donuts Rolling Out Churros (Disguised as Donut Fries)
There’s big news in the donut/doughnut/fried dough world, courtesy of the biggest name in misspelled treats: Dunkin’ Donuts. Check out this tweet: JUST IN: @DunkinDonuts confirms it is testing cinnamon dusted Donut Fries ($2) in select locations in Boston area. pic.twitter.com/NRHk5E3hEj — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 6, 2018 Now, DD can call them donut fries all…
How to Relive Your Favorite Vacation
Think back to your favorite vacation. What do you remember? If you’re anything like me, it’s a specific moment. Even more likely, it’s a specific sensory experience: the smell of the plumeria as you walk through Kauai; the sound of the mosquitos along a river in Bali; the brilliant turquoise of the water in St.…
When $.13 Means So Much More
this is a sponsored post For the past year, I’ve been telling you about DOSH. It’s the cash-back app that gives you free money every time you use a linked credit card. Pretty much the “set it and forget it” version of the money-saving apps on the market. Anyway, I wanted to share my most…
Save Big at Chili’s and Papa John’s Without Coupon Codes
[This is a sponsored post.] If you’re a big fan of Chili’s (I am) and Papa John’s (I am not), this is pretty great news. My favorite cash-back app DOSH just added both Chili’s and Papa John’s to their roster and that means you can save money every single time you eat at either place…
The Secret to Getting Food and Liquids Through TSA
I was going to let the whole Chrissy Teigen/Emotional Support Casserole story skate by without comment, but it made me think about how foods are classified by the TSA and why certain foods can get through while others are rejected and destined for the trash can. I went on a research mission and came back with…
Banking Nightmare: Chase Glitch Gives Online Access to Random People
Have you ever wondered what would happen if hackers got into your bank account? What if YOUR BANK ITSELF let someone into your account? While hackers may be scary, the scarier prospect is your bank’s online system allowing access to random people. As of this afternoon, that’s actually what happened to my fiancee. According to…
To Park Hyatt Tokyo or Not To Park Hyatt Tokyo?
I’m planning our honeymoon next November and choosing the location was easy: Tokyo. I’ve been saving up my AAdvantage miles for years and getting two First Class tickets on JAL in their amazing Sky Suite seems like a perfect use of 320,000 miles (I hope…). Now come the hard part: where to stay. Multiple friends…
Give Yourself a Christmas Refund with Dosh [sponsored]
Holiday gift-giving got the dollars in your bank account looking lonely? DOSH has you covered. They’re giving you $15 for EVERY PERSON YOU REFER (who then links a credit card). For the uninitiated, Dosh is an app that gives you cash back for doing nothing more than using your credit card at restaurants, hotels, and…