TravelStories Episode 82: A Tale of Two Hotel Certs

Join Trevor and Tom as Tom shares his ‘forced adventures,’ hotel and restaurant experiences as he tries to avoid the dreaded expiration of hotel certificates, all while exploring Chicago and New York City. Discover how to turn last-minute travel plans into memorable adventures.

Key Points From This Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Travel Stories and Hotel Certs

02:03 Using Hotel Certificates Before They Expire

03:59 Trip to Chicago: Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel

08:54 Exploring Chicago Neighborhoods and Hotel Views

15:04 Crossing Chicago's Lower and Upper Wacker

20:01 Travel Mishaps: Shoe Print and Suitcase Repair

25:16 NYC Hotel Stay at The Standard Highline

35:01 Dining Experiences in New York: French Restaurants and Bagels

45:03 Nightlife and Sports Events in NYC

55:00 Reflections on Travel and Hotel Loyalty

Reference:

The Standard Highline, New York - https://www.standardhotels.com/new-york

Gallagher's Steakhouse, NYC - https://www.gallaghersnysteakhouse.com

Apollo Bagels, NYC - https://www.apollobagels.com

Lowe's Hotel, Chicago - https://www.theloweshotel.com

Saint Regis Chicago - https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chist-the-st-regis-chicago/

Delmonico's, NYC - https://www.delmonicos.com

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Key Topics for Episode Discussion Post: 

• Hotel certificate strategies and expiration management
• Chicago hotel experience at Saint Regis and Lowe's Hotel
• New York City hotel stay at The Standard Highline
• Travel planning and last-minute booking tips
• Experiences with hotel amenities and service quality

Keywords

travel stories, hotel certificates, Chicago, New York, travel tips, hotel reviews, travel hacks