For inviting us to the Bahamas — and for a lifetime of unsolicited, surprisingly excellent travel advice.
One boarding pass, issued with thanks. The destination was paradise; the company was the upgrade.
Thank you for the invitation, the itinerary, and every tip along the way. First-class company, all-inclusive memories.
Hard-won wisdom, dispensed freely and frequently. Tick each one off — Tad is watching.
Tad's golden rule — announced early, repeated often, and confirmed again at the gate. Possibly the most-mentioned sentence in travel history. Did you pack it? Are you sure?
The customs form waits for no one — and the plane will not provide a pen. Borrowing one from row 32 is a rookie mistake. Pack your own and breeze through the line.
Apply generously. Then apply again. The Bahamian sun does not negotiate, and Tad will absolutely notice if you skipped a shoulder.
Use the lavatory about 30 minutes before landing — never after. While everyone else queues at the terminal restroom, you'll already be at baggage claim. Thank you, Tad.
You've been automatically enrolled in the lifetime membership. There is no cancellation option, and frankly, you wouldn't want one.
Proof that the tips paid off.
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Thank you for being a great friend and mentor — and for inviting us along to the Bahamas. The tips were free. The trip was unforgettable. The friendship is decidedly Premium+.