Living in Portland, Oregon, Frank Lupel Chiaro is a passionate environmentalist who has spent years honing his knowledge and hands-on skills in water and environmental conservation. In high school, Frank got involved in the high school Lake Ecology Program – and later Marine Biology Program – through Shedd Aquarium. Frank Lupel Chiaro‘s passion for animals and his desire to help others have motivated him to volunteer at the local animal shelter in his junior and senior years. During this time, he worked with the shelter’s cats and dogs on various aspects of their care. After graduating from high school, Frank Lupel Chiaro attended college, where he got involved with the Pacific Discovery GAP Program. Here, he embarked on a four-month service trip to Hawaii focused on environmental stewardship and cultural understanding. During this time, he got involved in the Canyoning club and spent weekends mountain climbing and hiking. College is also where Frank Lupel Chiaro got his start working with the Cook County Forest Preserve as a Volunteer, which he continues to this day.
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How New COVID-Tracking Apps Make Travel Safer
The global COVID pandemic forced changes people never expected. Some of the most extensive changes affect travelers. Even as countries open their borders more liberally, differences exist in how people plan for work and pleasure trips. Apps have become the most effective and easiest way to stay safe and informed. Here are some ways the…
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Frontier adds 2 more intra-Caribbean routes from fast-growing Puerto Rico base
Frontier Airlines is getting set to launch two new intra-Caribbean routes this summer as part of a significant scaling up of its service from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Between mid-June and early July, the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier will launch new nonstop service from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) to Cibao International Airport (STI) in…
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American delays new Flagship Business Suites as it shuffles wide-body flights
American Airlines’ newest onboard innovations won’t be flying as soon as flyers might’ve expected. It’s all part of major changes that the Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier is making to its wide-body network, reducing service on 12 routes due to delivery delays from Boeing. The news was first communicated to flight attendants in an internal memo…
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Is it possible to have too many points? How TPG recommends a reader redeem 35 million miles
You might consider a 100,000-point welcome bonus on a new credit card to be a huge haul, and it is, but not all points balances are created equal. Business owners with significant monthly business expenses could find they are earning points even faster than they can redeem them with the right credit card. In the…
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Deal alert: Points and miles travel deals for April 2024
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. Some of the below offers may be targeted. From lucrative deals for bonus points on hotel stays to generous sales of airline miles, we’re finding plenty of travel deals to help you earn and redeem your points and miles so you…
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At Nashville’s Bobby Hotel, rescue dogs get the suite life and a new home
For centuries, dogs have been bred to work and perform specific tasks. For example, Pembroke Welsh corgis often work as herding dogs and were “once invaluable to farmers in Wales,” according to the American Kennel Club. These days, though, dogs that were originally hard at work are now frequently found hardly working. Like my own…
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Deal alert: Earn free Starbucks with a $300 Delta gift card purchase
Delta Air Lines has partnered with America’s favorite airport coffee brand since October 2022, allowing travelers to earn Delta SkyMiles with every Starbucks purchase by linking their Starbucks Rewards and Delta SkyMiles accounts. In honor of Mother’s Day, Delta is strengthening that partnership with a new promotion that can help you earn free Starbucks coffee.…
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Quick Points: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards points before downgrading your card
If you’re considering changing your Chase credit card, here’s an important step to consider before doing so. The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® are two of our favorite travel credit cards at TPG, and both offer generous welcome bonuses: Chase Sapphire Preferred Card: Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three…
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Alaska Airlines adds 3 routes, bolsters 9 others amid business travel surge
Alaska Airlines is launching two new routes from its West Coast hubs and bringing back another it tried out last summer — but full time. The Seattle-based carrier announced Thursday that it will launch nonstop service from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Harry Reed International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, the carrier will…
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Everything you need to know about visiting Joshua Tree National Park
A little more than two hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly expanse covering nearly 800,000 acres in the high Mojave Desert. Here, majestic boulders mix with striking Joshua Trees, known for their spiky, spiny, twisty profile. These plants — which, fun fact, are not actually trees but succulents —…
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Get more from your rewards with these current credit card transfer bonuses
Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers; some offers may be expired. Citi is a TPG advertising partner. If you truly want to maximize your points and miles, periodic transfer bonuses can offer lucrative opportunities for fantastic award redemptions. You can sometimes get significantly more value from your…
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