Author: Ice Machine
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The Jim Beam Distillery: A Complete Tour in Photos
Most folks who take a trip along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail are going to encounter the Jim Beam Distillery. With its central location just a half hour south of downtown Louisville, Beam is very easy to reach. The location just 2-3 minutes off I-65 and proximity to other attractions makes it a box that has…
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Finding The Best Rare Bourbons in Kentucky
Bourbon isn’t just distilled and aged in Kentucky. It’s commonly enjoyed there as well. The Bluegrass State leads the nation in straight whiskey consumption and it isn’t particularly close. Folks there drink so much bourbon that distilleries and distributors allocate retailers there with their best products. These include rare bourbons like single-barrels and Kentucky-only releases.…
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Churchill Downs: An Insider’s Guide to the Twin Spires
Once the most popular sport in the US, thoroughbred racing has become something of a niche pursuit in the 21st century. You can count on one hand the number of US racetracks that stand on their own as a tourist destination. Many of the country’s busiest tracks are in places like New York, LA, New…
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Is Buc-ee’s the Most Overrated Attraction in Roadside America?
Not so long ago we were all going happily about our lives, blissfully unaware that a certain chain of Texas gas stations was on a quest for global domination. It wasn’t even 10 years ago that the first Buc-ee’s outside of Texas opened its doors. Since 2016 the brand has developed 11 locations and counting…
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Ever Seen a Thai 7-Eleven? Take a Quick Tour in Photos
Planning a trip to Bangkok is wild. It’s a lot of work sorting through hotels and finding a flight that works for you. But once you’re in the city it won’t take long at all before you find yourself inside a Thai 7-Eleven. On one hand they’re pretty similar to the stores we have here…
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My Results on the Atlantic City Status Match Merry Go Round
About a month ago Frequent Miler wrote a very long, detailed and helpful post about how to get free cruise offers by matching casino statuses. You should go and read through it. Even if you aren’t holding a casino status it explains how to gain status by matching from hotel loyalty programs. On top of…
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How to Take a Train from PHL Airport to the Beach
I recently became aware that there are a number of benefits available by matching a high level casino status around Atlantic City. Free rooms at the beach and cruises are there for the taking. The only catch is you have to actually be in Atlantic City to take advantage of these promotions. If you’re looking…
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Review of the Tropicana Atlantic City: Resort Report
Atlantic City appeals to a very specific kind of traveler. It’s a place for someone who wants to go to the beach, but also wants to be around a lot of casino gambling. If you just want the casinos you’re better off going to Vegas, or maybe just finding the one closest to home. If…
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How to Avoid Baggage Fees on Every Low Cost Flight
Nobody loves flying on a discount airline. Even if you’re savvy enough to use Skyscanner and snag a $20 fare, excessive baggage fees add insult to injury. But from time to time for various reasons you might find yourself eyeing up that impossibly low fare and wondering if you can justify it. Maybe it’s a…
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The Best Highway Rest Area in the South?
When going a great distance by car travelers are often compelled to stop whether they want to or not. The rest areas that are part of the interstate system are designed to make stops as quick and efficient as possible. With bare-bones design and minimal amenities they are characterized by the easy-in/easy-out access they afford.…