Travel
CategoryThe Best Airport Lounge Membership Program
Back in the golden age of travel, private airport lounge memberships were given by the airlines to VIPs on a purely discretionary, and..
The Best Compact Umbrella: ShedRain WindPro Jumbo Mini
My mom had one request for Hanukkah: A compact umbrella, with auto open/close and a wind vent in any color but black. The one I found w..
The Best Atlas: National Geographic Atlas of the World
Thanks to my friend David at UprightAndStowed for this tip. He says "Hands down the greatest hard-bound world atlas there is. My dad ga..
Tumi Luggage at a 25% Discount
I’m not a huge fan of Tumi luggage, mostly because it’s overpriced. And it’s really hard to ever find it on sale. But during Neiman Ma..
The Best Car Rental Rates: Dollar.com
If you compare renting a car to say, renting a tuxedo or rototiller, car rental is a bargain, no matter who you rent from. But there is..
The Best Guide to Disney World: The Unofficial Guide To Walt Disney World
My friend Sara asked me for some insider travel information for Walt Disney World. Once upon a time when I was managing New Haven Trave..
The Best Automotve GPS Systems: Magellan/Hertz Neverlost
The final recommendation for Road Warrior "Week" 2007 is from my friend Juan, who has been bugging me for months to recommend Hertz Neve..
The Best San Francisco Hotels
BKB Update, 12/08: The Ramada Plaza is once again the Hotel Whitcomb. And see my more recent post on the Hotel Americania. Yesterday I ..
The Best Hotel in San Francisco: The St. Regis
Travel perfectly illustrates the subjectiveness of "best."
Someone who’s accustomed to staying at the Travelodge might check into
a Hyat..
The Best Travel Pillow: Eagle Creek Comfort Neck Pillow
Comfort amenities are some of the major differences between the front and the back of the plane. But bringing your own helps bridge the..