Welcome to The Morning Shave. We read a ton of travel articles each day for our research to share the best travel tips, tricks, and news with you. Here are the articles for Wednesday, October 5, 2022, that we think you should read.
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There’s a Clever Way to Get a Free Trip to Sweden. But There’s a Catch.
Overseas delivery programs are an excellent way to buy a new car. You get a free trip out of it, and you don’t have to worry about getting a rental car. My buddy David and I did this with a Mercedes S500 he picked up in Germany for his boss several years ago. We loved every minute of it. I paid for flights and hotels (using miles & points), and he covered food & attractions. Win-win for everyone.
15 Mistakes to Avoid on Your Caribbean Vacation.
Now that I live close to the East Coast traveling to the Caribbean is an easy getaway. Before booking your vacation, check out this list to set your expectations appropriately and avoid some of the mistakes that travelers make. Timothy and I had a wonderful time in Grand Cayman a few years ago, but we definitely made a few mistakes, like not realizing that all prices were basically 25% more in US dollars vs. Cayman dollars.
American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue alliance in antitrust trial.
The implications of his testimony could affect the outcome of JetBlue’s purchase of Spirit Airlines and how the Northeast partnership is handled going forward. The big concern is that AA and JetBlue command too much of this market and, therefore, make prices less competitive. Let’s see what happens.
Legislation that could gut credit card rewards set to move through Congress.
Competition is normally a good thing. However, if the government makes this change, all of us consumers (and small businesses) could be negatively affected. While reducing credit card interchange fees could help retailers, it is highly unlikely that they’d actually reduce prices. Instead, the reduction of this expense would just increase their profitability and eliminate a huge source of miles, points, and cash back for the rest of us. Contact your Congressperson and tell them to vote no on the Credit Card Competition Act of 2022.
10 Unique Ways To See The Best Fall Foliage In America.
“Peeping leaves” is an annual tradition every fall when the leaves change colors. Looking out, you can see unimaginable colors that are so vibrant that they don’t seem real. If you’re looking for a unique experience, check out these fun options that are a bit out of the ordinary.
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