Welcome to The Morning Shave for Friday, March 7, 2025. Learn about 20% discounts on award tickets with Singapore Airlines, Choice is dumping budget hotels in favor of upscale and extended stay properties, and hotels to book for Cherry Blossom season. Visit BaldThoughts.com/tms to read all the stories.
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Choice Has Dumped Hundreds of Budget Hotels in Upscale Strategy Shift.
As the hotel brand seeks upscale customers, it is abandoning its roots as a budget-friendly option for travelers. This strategy has been accelerated with its acquisition of Radisson Americas and its focus on opening higher-end properties like Cambria Nashville. What do you think of these changes?
The Best Places to Stay for Cherry Blossom Season.
Spring is in the air, and flowers are beginning to bloom. One of the most amazing blooms to witness are the cherry blossom trees in D.C. and Japan. Whether you’re traveling domestically or to Japan, this article shares some excellent hotel options for your trip. Listen to our interviews with local experts from Washington, D.C., and Tokyo, Japan, for tips on the best things to do in these cities while you’re there.
The One Thing You Should Never Do With Your Boarding Pass.
A friend recently posted a photo of a letter he received on his Facebook account, so I thought I’d share this reminder. He scratched out his address but not the barcodes on the front of the envelope. While humans can’t read this information, some apps can. The same goes for your boarding pass. Never share your boarding pass online. Not only can someone scan your information, but this is a clear sign that you’re not home, which leaves you at risk for someone breaking into your home.
Unexploded WWII Bomb Found Near Paris Halts Eurostar Trains.
Since the world seems a bit more dangerous in 2025, it is a reminder that the leftovers of war can remain for generations. What a scary situation in France as trains were halted due to an unexploded bomb from World War II. Fortunately, everyone was safe, and the experts removed the munitions without incident.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Global Redemption Sale – Save 20% on Economy Class saver awards.
If you’re looking for discounted award flights, Singapore Airlines is an excellent option if you’re ok with flying Economy. For a limited time, you can save 20% on Economy Class Saver Awards when you book by March 23, 2025, for travel from May 1, 2025, through November 15, 2025.
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