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SingleFlyer Top Posts of 2020 The year 2020 was unlike any other. COVID-19 shut down the world for travel. People were traveling less and reading less about travel. And it may be a long time before things come back to 2019 levels. There is a good chance that the travel … Read more
2020 Year In Miles I think everyone agrees 2020 was the worst year in a long time. Especially for those of us that like to travel. It was the first time in many years that I didn’t leave the USA. Instead I did a cross country train trip followed by … Read more
Alaska Airlines Lowers Elite Status Requirements Alaska Airlines is joining oneworld on March 31, 2021. Some, including me, were worried that there would be disruptions to what makes Mileage Plan fantastic. I think that COVID prevented Alaska from making any changes that could be viewed as negative. This is not … Read more
Alaska Airlines adds Qatar Airlines as a Mileage Plan Partner Alaska Airlines is joining oneworld on March 31, 2021. So it is no surprise that in the future you will be able to earn Alaska Mileage Plan miles when flying Qatar Airways, a oneworld member. What is a bit of … Read more
Miraval Arizona – Dining, Activities and the Property This is the second post about my four day stay at the Miraval Arizona in Tucson. Read about my arrival and stay in a Sunrise King Room here. Dining All meals and snacks are included with your room rate at Miraval. Note … Read more
Miraval Arizona Sunrise Room Review Hyatt’s Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona has been an aspirational property since Hyatt acquired it in 2017. It is an inclusive resort in that meals, some classes, airport transfer and tips are included. In addition, you get $175 resort credit per night that … Read more
Grand Hyatt Washington DC Review I stayed four nights at the Grand Hyatt Washington right after the 2020 election and in the midst of COVID. I booked my stay with a Privé agent with a 3rd night free, $100 credit and breakfast included. The total for the four nights was … Read more
Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace Las Vegas Review Back around the time of the NFL Draft, Caesars ran a contest offering various prizes including free nights at any property. I was able to win two free nights and decided to cash them in with a stay at the Nobu Hotel. … Read more
Hyatt Regency Austin Review After staying three nights of my workation at The Driskill, I moved to the Hyatt Regency Austin for my next three nights. I booked through a Privé agent and got a third night free promotion. The total was $360 + tax, and included breakfast and a … Read more
The Driskill Austin Hotel Review The Driskill is Austin’s oldest hotel. It is part of Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, a small group of historical properties managed by Hyatt. Previously I stayed at the fantastic Párisi Udvar in Budapest. The Driskill is actually owned by Hyatt Corporation and participates fully in the … Read more
How much is Hyatt Globalist status worth? Hyatt is about to launch a promotion. Though the exact terms and conditions haven’t been released, word is that from October 1, 2020 through January 4, 2021 for every night, you will earn one Elite Qualifying night credit for 2020 AND one Elite … Read more
Hyatt Regency Bellevue Review The West Coast of the US has been hit hard this month by forest fires. Currently there is hazardous levels of smoke in the air. I decided it would be nice to get out of my stuffy apartment so I booked a night at the Hyatt … Read more
Caesars Diamond Celebration Dinner during COVID One of the perks of being a Caesars Diamond elite, even if you get it through a status match, is the $100 annual Diamond Celebration dinner. Right now there are more limited options of restaurants (all buffets are closed, for example) — those that … Read more
If you are a citizen of the USA, you can register to vote! First time voter? Here is an easy checklist: https://www.vote411.org/first-time-voter-checklist Find out if and where you are registered: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote/voter-registration-status For more information about voting in your state, visit https://www.usa.gov/election-office
Caesars Rewards Diamond Status Explained – 2020 Update 2020 has been a tough year on travel. Vegas essentially shut down for a few months. Fortunately the second half of 2020 looks to be a lot brighter and 2021 is sure to bring back a sense of Vegas normal. In the … Read more