Recently, I have spent a lot of time posting vlogs on my non-travel YouTube channels. I was a little shy at first about appearing in videos, but I have found that I enjoy turning on the camera and offering my unscripted thoughts. In that vein, I have recorded a new welcome video for the Debrian Travels YouTube channel.
Read MoreLast year, my family and I went to Orlando for Fall Break. My wife did the same trip with the kids the year before and enjoyed it so much that she wanted to do it again. So, we loaded up the minivan and road-tripped, Griswold-style, to the real-life Wally World. We stayed at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort and, today, I review the condo where we stayed during our visit.
Read MoreThe consolidation of my video travel content onto my “Debrian Travels” YouTube channel is now complete. The back catalog material pre-dates the Debrian Travels blog and covers domestic and international travel. Having a focused channel will better align with the Debrian Travels brand and provide a platform for some additional content I am considering.
Read MoreEarlier this year, I opened an American Express Hilton Honors Business Card and spent $4,000 to earn the welcome bonus. This gives me a head start on meeting the $15,000 annual threshold for a free weekend stay at a Hilton property. But is this a good use of $10,000 of spending? I take a look in this article.
Read MoreThough students in the Atlanta area have been back in school just over a month, fall break is upon us. Many people who live in school districts that have Fall Break will be hitting the road in a couple of weeks. I thought it would be a good time to review my Fall Break trip last year to Orlando, Florida.
Read MoreRecently, I received a text from a close friend asking for advice on a couple of European travel issues. While I knew the answers, in general, I checked a few websites to be sure I was giving him solid information. I also realized this could be information that others relatively infrequent travelers to Europe would also like to know.
Read MoreWith the merger of the Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty programs occurring in August, I wanted to highlight some of the practical benefits of that combination for moderate travelers like me. Specifically, there are some definite benefits coming to Marriott/SPG co-branded credit card portfolio.
Read MoreFor many, if not most, people, a transportation method is a choice borne primarily of expediency: which options is cheapest, easiest and fits a schedule. For others, getting there is part of the overall travel experience. Personally, I love European trains and I wanted to discuss how they enhance my travel experience.
Read MoreThat was a long road, but I have finally reached the destination! Yesterday my shiny, new Chase Sapphire Reserve card arrived via UPS! Earlier this week I applied for and was instantly approved for what is perhaps the most popular points and miles card on the market. My excitement level was higher than normal given that I have been waiting to get this card since its debut in September 2016. The card has a $450 annual fee but great benefits. The question begging to be answered is simple: “Is the card worth such a high fee?”
Read MoreThe name Rick Steves can elicit a mixed response in the travel world. Some love him, with his devoted followers called “Rickniks,” while others are not quite as smitten. Me, I am somewhere in the middle. and I lean toward liking Rick far more often than not. Today, I will discuss how his variety of media content has greatly aided my European travel experience.
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