Hyatt Globalist May Not Be Worth It For You, Shawn’s Travels & Dealing With Terrible Hotel Neighbors

Pensacola is the oldest settlement in the US (1559) but St Augustine is the oldest permanent settlement (1565).

Alligators brumate (reptile-like hibernation) in the winter, which is likely why you didn’t see a lot of them in February (usually the second coldest month in NoLA).

Mardi Gras fluctuates based on Easter dates.

Interesting podcast, thanks.

Excellent podcast, guys!
The importance of alternative viewpoints is enhanced by the reaction of the “establishment,” and how dare you depart from the gospel, and lead the flock astray.
Ultimately, travel is extremely individual, and this should be incorporated into the blogs, as the patent conflict of interest many “influencers” have.
Thanks. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the “different voices and opinions matter” and “don’t let your elite status be your identity” discussion. As well as “what’s right for YOU” as opposed to joining the bandwagon.

I had hoped that the “community” would be more like “crowd-sourcing” collaboration as opposed to “group-think” or worse. But, the “community” seems intolerant of sharing of alternative views. Indeed, some commenters harshly criticize voices that promote alternatives to the hamster wheel system status quo. Perhaps, as you noted, these individuals have vested interests in the business. Ultimately, these conflicts of interest compromise the information that circulates in the community.

Just once, I’d like to see a blog do an honest and critical run-down of all the gripes with the hotel loyalty programs and say that the programs simply aren’t living up to their promises as a whole.