Travel from the desk
Guides, award strategy, and destination notes for people who actually book — not brochure copy.
Riley Quinn
Senior Travel Editor, Mighty Travels
Riley Quinn is Senior Travel Editor at Mighty Travels. Based between New York and Lisbon, she covers award flights, hotel strategy, and the practical side of destination travel — from Paris café etiquette to redeeming points for business class without overpaying.
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- Flying Blue Promo Awards: 50% off vs 25,000-mile surcharge waiver in 2026
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- Burbank Airport new terminal 2026: nonstop award seats vs LAX cash fares
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- ANA Round-the-World Award: How to Verify the Live Option Before You Commit
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- Is the Amex Gold worth it in 2026: 4x dining vs $325 fee breakeven
- Aeroplan 5,000-Point Stopover: When the 65,000-Point Business Award Beats Two Awards
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- November 2026 Europe business class: verify any sub-$2,000 fare before paying
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