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DC’s pride: Right Proper Brewing Company
In every major American city, there is that special microbrewery everyone speaks highly of. Since 2013, the Right Proper Brewing Company has been the latest draw to the DC area. Located on Girard Avenue, NE in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, DC, Right Proper Brewing Company has made a name for itself. Washington, DC has …
3-1-1: How cruisers can circumvent the numbers
3-1-1, 3 numbers which airline passengers are not fond of. Cruise guests aren’t fond of 3-1-1 at all. It’s surprising to see that some don’t recall how this rule came about. Travelers must turn back the clock to August 2006. Al Qaeda terrorists were piecing together a massive plot to blow up ten airplanes while …
Celebrating with travel parties
In December 2013, I created the web site, DEKTravelJournal.com. To this day, the site features articles about my travel experiences, travel news, popular destinations, and valuable traveling tips to inspire fellow travelers’ around the country. In January 2015, I started producing travel lectures to bring my passion for travel to life. Among my popular lecture …
The one-day pass: Life made easy for Metro riders
Springtime is “one-day pass time” in Washington, DC. The cherry blossoms are out in full bloom. The seasonal tours have officially begun. The Spring and Summer months can’t be a better time to visit the nation’s capital. Yes, it’s a great time to visit. Yes, it’s a great opportunity to go museum hopping around the …
Hotel cancellations: Avoiding the red tape and runaround
There is nothing more exciting than getting ready for a vacation. Whether business or pleasure, it’s all good. The hotel has been booked. The train or plane tickets have been purchased. The countdown has begun. All of a sudden, unfavorable weather conditions begin threatening the trip. Whether snow or a hurricane, it dampens the traveler’s …
Amtrak Guest Rewards: Keeping ‘track’ of points
Everyone has traveled on Amtrak before. Amtrak provides service in forty-three states, with 21 major routes. Amtrak Guest Rewards is one of the finest passenger loyalty programs in the travel industry. It allows avid Amtrak travelers to earn points for every trip and every dollar spent on ticket purchases. With the Amtrak Guest Rewards Mastercard, …
The New Jersey shore: Summer adventure awaits
As the winter weather continues to improve, everyone across the tri-state area is wishing to be someplace warmer. Shore goers don’t have to wait for too long. The summer season is slowly approaching. This coming summer 2018, shore goers should be more adventurous. It’s highly typical of shore goers to visit one location and forget …
Too cold?: The top five destinations to “chill”
New Year’s week, the northeast was slammed with the third coldest temperatures on record. It was kind of odd watching everyone on TV at Time Square bungled up layer on top of layer. The temperatures were ten degrees or colder. Too cold? The winter weather had everyone wishing they were somewhere else. Who would want …
Winter travel: Be prepared, be healthy, and stay warm!
Has anyone thought this winter would be this frigid? For more than a month, the temperatures in the northeastern United States have been dipping close to zero. The wind chill has made these near-zero temperatures feel five times colder. For those who are looking forward to traveling during these frigid winter months, there’s plenty to …