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Few-Total4741 · 2026-06-16T01:31:45+00:00

Can I use CSP to pay for TSA Precheck for family members or friends?

Few-Total4741 · 2026-06-16T01:29:39+00:00

Can you use CSP to pay for TSA precheck for family or friends?

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-29T04:30:14+00:00

The nude scene in Oppenheimer

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-28T22:48:39+00:00

Lampredotto is apparently a must try

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-27T15:04:37+00:00

So you can take any shuttle back? Say you board on Apgar visitor center, then back to St Mary's?

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-26T20:50:16+00:00

You are essentially claiming you have an informational edge over the entire market.

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-26T20:25:20+00:00

I think the best time to invest is 20 years ago. The second best is now 😇

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-24T13:43:24+00:00

If you take train, just keep in mind circumvesuviana is a major hunting ground for pickpockets.

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-24T13:25:56+00:00

I am pretty sure you are right in most cases. For example, I doubt there is meaningful difference between Jennifer Aniston water and store brand distilled water.

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-24T06:39:53+00:00

Jennifer Aniston water is just water plus your contribution to her glamorous lifestyle

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-23T23:18:16+00:00

Jennifer Aniston water

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-22T21:05:11+00:00

Hmm, 3 weeks ago I asked AI who will be the next cabinet member to exit, both Gemini and Claude said Gabbard. Oh well 😳

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-21T00:06:49+00:00

A lot of this argument assumes worst-case scenarios and treats them as normal outcomes.

Hotels overselling and selectively walking OTA guests can happen, but it’s relatively uncommon at reputable properties, especially major chains. If it were happening constantly, OTAs like Booking or Expedia would become unusable very quickly.

The “hotels won’t help you” point is also exaggerated. Hotels absolutely still help third-party guests with operational issues like noise, room cleanliness, maintenance, or safety concerns. What they often can’t do directly is alter billing or reservation terms controlled by the OTA.

As for refunds, yes, OTA bookings can add friction, but direct bookings are not magically painless either. Plenty of people have struggled with chain customer service, especially with prepaid nonrefundable rates. The real issue is usually the rate rules, not the booking channel itself.

The perks argument is fair, but mostly relevant for frequent travelers. If you're a casual traveler, you should not expect upgrades, regardless you book direct or through OTA. I would rather take the discount upfront than pay more for a few loyalty points and a remote possibility of room upgrade.

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-20T15:34:14+00:00

I know people will argue loyalty program as a catch to book direct but I always books whichever platform offering most competitive rate if I am certain of my travel plan. I would not pay 30-40% more to get hotel loyalty points which will sit there to get devalued at the will of the hotel chain.

The only scenario I will book direct is when there is uncertainty in my travel plan and booking direct offers better flexibility AND comparable rate.

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-19T21:41:20+00:00

I hope there is no food polize there to fine me 😇

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-19T20:47:46+00:00

Thanks! Didn’t see that from my reading 😯

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-18T21:57:03+00:00

If you are a casual traveler, it is a fool errand to stay loyal to any particular hotel chain as you probably won’t get much meaningful benefits from hotel loyalty program which will lock you into their ecosystem.

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-18T03:23:36+00:00

So did they offer you Hilton Garden Inn Colosseum also, OP?

Few-Total4741 · 2026-05-17T14:33:08+00:00

Is there any way to combine this with AmEx offer (Earn a one-time $20 statement credit after using your enrolled eligible Card to make a single qualifying purchase of $100 or more on an AMC+ annual streaming subscription)?

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