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Hotel Reviews – Hyatt Regency O’Hare

The Hyatt Regency O’Hare is like an old college friend with whom you share distant memories – great for a night of catching up, but not something to plan a vacation around.  I’ve had many stays at this property over the years – sometimes planned, sometimes due to irregular operations.  I’ve found the property to…

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New UberX Rate Cuts in 48 Markets Squeeze Drivers

Uber has announced another round of UberX rate cuts in select markets including Dallas/Fort Worth. Uber X drivers received this surprise news yesterday when logging onto the driver app to accept passengers.  The notification required drivers to acknowledge UberX rate cuts of up to 25% before being allowed to continue accepting new passenger rides.  In related news, several drivers…

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The Rêveurs

“Some, though, follow the circus wherever it may lead, through money or luck or extensive favors from other rêveurs. But they are all rêveurs, each in their own way, even those who only have the means to visit the circus when it comes to them, rather than the other way around. They smile when they…

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More Ways Passengers Can Cheat Uber

Editors note:  Jetsetter’s Homestead does not encourage or endorse Uber hacking techniques.  Attempt to cheat Uber at your own risk! The number of “hacks” for passengers to cheat Uber seems to be growing, prompting discussion among drivers about Uber’s fare adjustment practices. On several Uber driver message boards and private groups in the past week,…

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What Does a Typical Travel Day Look Like?

Some of my friends believe that I’m permanently on vacation.  I can see where the misconception comes from – I’m constantly in airports and hotel rooms, catching another flight, eating in restaurants, and engaging in social media activities at odd hours – just another typical travel day for me. The reality is, work – and…

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Airline Champagne – Good Choice for New Years Eve?

Tonight many revelers will ring in New Years Eve with a champagne toast.  While I think champagne is an every day beverage (I mean seriously – it pairs with everything from sushi to fried chicken), others I know limit their champagne consumption to specific events like weddings, New Years Eve, and premium travel experiences. If…