Mike Friedman, Author at LVA Travel

This Week In Travel – Back On Airplanes?

Mike FriedmanAugust 7, 2020

The Boston Globe just wrote an article about what it would take to get people back on airplanes. I don't think that there's anything in the article that will surprise people, other than the number of surveys that people were willing to take about flying....

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanJuly 28, 2020

Okay, it's "this every-other week in travel," but that doesn't shorten as "TWIT notes," so it stays. Here are a few of the items from the week(s) that I found interesting....

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If You Have To Fly | You Must Choose One Of These Airlines

If You Have To Fly (To Las Vegas Or Anywhere Else), You Must Choose One Of These Airlines

Mike FriedmanJuly 21, 2020

In our previous lives, which now feel like a few decades ago, choosing an airline was simple: You found who had the cheapest fares, best loyalty program or most convenient times, and you bought a ticket. If you had mentioned safety as a concern, you risked being laughed at. In 2020 it's not unusual to hear the statement "if you have to fly...."...

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanJuly 10, 2020

Technically, it's "these weeks in travel," since we're moving this to an every-other-week feature but, as long as I get to call them TWIT notes, I'm okay with the change....

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Pack The Car: Your Next Vacation Could Be A Road Trip

Mike FriedmanJuly 1, 2020

But times change, and COVID-19 has added a new factor into the equation. It's going to be a while before people clamor to get on airplanes again, but there will come a day when they return (More on that in a future post.). Until then, however, pack the station wagon, because it's time to hit the road. Here are a few tips for your family vacation road trip....

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Hyatt Bonus Points | Earn Big In Las Vegas

World Of Hyatt Promotion – Offering Triple Points In Third Quarter

Mike FriedmanJune 19, 2020

We knew that when the hotels sensed that people were ready to travel again, they'd come out and hit the bonuses hard, just to get you moving. LVA Travel is excited about the new World of Hyatt Promotion....

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanJune 6, 2020

For the first time in what feels like forever, it seems that an inkling of normalcy is creeping back into the travel market. And while we're a long way from the all-clear, it's possible to start thinking about making vacation plans again. That's something. Welcome back to TWIT (This Week In Travel)!...

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Airlines Starting To Court Traffic With Double Mileage Bonuses

Mike FriedmanMay 26, 2020

People respond to incentives. For instance, I buy a product that I normally wouldn't buy because they give me a coupon. Bonuses are exciting, especially double mileage bonuses....

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This Week In Travel

Mike FriedmanMay 25, 2020

Welcome back to TWIT (This Week In Travel). Another week has passed, and I've finally found a new show to watch. "Normal People," which is a bit dark, has managed to keep me interested for about eight episodes and is a good offset to the silly "Scrubs," the other show that I'm on....

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Marriott Gift Cards - Gift Cards Promotion

Marriott Gift Cards Promotion | 20% Off Through May 17

Mike FriedmanMay 13, 2020

Perhaps, you are surprised to see a Marriott Gift Cards Promotion? Over the past month, Marriott has turned to both its credit card partners and Wall Street to provide it with financing, generating just over $2.5 billion in additional liquidity....

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