Author: Ice Machine
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Exploring Inca History in the Pachecamac Ruins
If you’re coming to Peru to see Machu Picchu or just passing through Lima for other reasons you might be considering a visit to the site of the Pachecamac Ruins and Museum. Being within Lima, the site is not difficult to access. But if you’re short on time or there are other activities competing for…
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Is the United Club Card the Best Airline Card to Get Right Now?
Should you apply at Chase for the United Club card after its recent annual fee increase? At first glance the answer might be “No, of course not. What are you, a fool?” And I have to admit, it does feel a bit foolish to buy a $695 card I may not even use for general…
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Review of the Hilton Garden Inn Lima Miraflores: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching hotels in Lima there are many good choices in the popular Miraflores district. If you like or are loyal to US brands there’s still a lot to choose from in this area. This week I’m at one such hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Miraflores. Should you go from just looking to booking?…
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The Cost of Living in Hotels: Update #3 Jan-Jul 2025
There’s not a lot of content on the Internet about the cost of living in hotels full time. Most people who adopt a nomadic lifestyle opt for some combination of AirBnb, monthly leases, or extended stays in hostels. The purpose of these updates is to provide a picture of what it actually costs to live…
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Why the New Citi Strata Premier is Not a Keeper Card
Right upfront I should say that the Citi Strata Premier is not a keeper card for me. Overall it’s a very good card for someone either starting out or quite experienced with points and miles. The credit card marketplace is going through a bit of a shakeup at present (Summer 2025) with popular cards like…
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Review of the Fairfield Miraflores Lima, Peru: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching hotels in Lima odds are you’re looking in Miraflores. It’s a very popular area with visitors and features a great number of hotels from which to choose. Many of the hotels here are US based brands you may already know and love, and today we’re looking at one of those hotels, the…
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Review of the Best Western MIA Airport: Hotel Intel
There are so many hotels to choose from around MIA airport. Virtually all of them have an airport shuttle and are essentially the same in terms of convenience. So they can either compete on quality or on price. The Best Western MIA Airport is priced very competitively. Is that low price worth it? Let’s take…
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Review of the Hampton Inn Boca Raton: Hotel Intel
When it comes to searching for hotels in South Florida, a Hampton Inn is a pretty safe bet for quality, convenience and cleanliness. How does the Hampton Inn Boca Raton measure up to the brand’s other regional properties? I’m here today to find out. I booked this stay for Fri-Sat June 20-21 as part of…
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Review of the Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach, FL: Hotel Intel
Sometimes when searching for hotels you can tell pretty easily what’s going to be bad. You also know that if you’re spending above a certain level the room is going to be very nice. But some hotels, like the Comfort Inn Deerfield Beach live in that grey area, where you won’t know if the place…
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Review of the Homewood Suites Ft Lauderdale: Hotel Intel
If you’re searching for a cruise hotel and traveling with a family, you’re probably looking for a suite. An all-suite hotel like the Homewood Suites Ft Lauderdale is probably your best bet right? Not so fast. Many hotels in this area have fold out couches and can easily accommodate a family. Can the Homewood stand…