Doctor of Credit (link) recently ran a post about a Safeway gift card promotion; where if you purchase $125 in Gift Card Mall gift cards you would receive a promo code on your receipt for a $25 Visa Gift Card redeemable online. I don’t usually shop at Safeway, but today … Read more
My first visit to the Centurion Lounge Las Vegas was before a 6:50am flight to Seattle. I was one of only a handful of people in the very spacious lounge located in the D Concourse. Concourse D can be accessed by either Terminal 1 or 3 by automated tram once you … Read more
If anyone is going to be in Vegas next weekend (and who doesn’t need an excuse to go to Vegas!), check out this event to learn and socialize with other in the travel community. I’ll be speaking first at 2:30. It is a free event! EDIT: Here is my … Read more
This past weekend I spent three nights in Vegas in three different Mlife properties — Vdara, Bellagio, and Mandalay Bay. I not only wanted to try out new properties but also wanted to get as many stay credits as possible towards Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond status for 2016. My favorite room … Read more
I make it no secret that I am an Apple fan. Today Apple announced the newest iPhone, dubbed the iPhone 6s. I believe the iPhone 6s will be the last “s” model iPhone that Apple releases. Ever since the release of the iPhone 3G (the second generation iPhone back in … Read more
Last week I applied and was approved for an Amex Platinum card after reading about the increased 100k Membership Rewards sign up bonus. Amex only gives you one sign up bonus per card per lifetime, so I knew I had to wait until the 100k offer came up. When it did, … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review With a flight at 6:00am, I decided to spend my last night at the Hyatt Regency Istanbul which … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review There are two major airports in Istanbul (although a third is under construction that when finished will be … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review As part of my whirlwind trip to Istanbul, I spent two nights at the Grand Hyatt Istanbul. I … Read more
I applied for and was approved for an American Express Platinum Card last week. Today I received the “Membership Rewards Terms and Conditions” (which are about as exciting a read as any legal document). But after reading through them I was reminded that frequent flyer miles and credit card points … Read more
Weekend in Istanbul – Part 1: Air France 777 Business Class Weekend in Istanbul – Part 2: What to See Grand Hyatt Istanbul – Hotel Review Hyatt Regency Istanbul – Hotel Review Back in March, Air France had a limited sale on flights from Houston to Istanbul in Premium Economy … Read more
Hyatt Regency Houston Review On my way to Istanbul, I had a 24 hour layover in Houston. I was able to secure a room at the Hyatt Regency Houston for $112 online through the Hyatt Best Rate Guarantee. As of March, 2019, the property is a Category 2 which allows … Read more
The day before I was scheduled to check in to the Hyatt Regency Houston, I received Hyatt Consumer Research asking me to download and test out the new Ask Hyatt app for iPhone. Previously I have used the STAYConnect app and enjoyed the ease of controlling the tv, checking out, … Read more
Alaska Airlines Mile Calculator For all things Alaska Airlines, check out my Alaska Airlines Page. Calculating your total miles with Alaska can be a bit of a chore. The Mileage Plan website shows your progress towards the next level of elite status and your mileage activity. However, it doesn’t break … Read more
Here is my airline mistake fare analogy I came up with after the recent British Airways ordeal: You go to the Apple Store. You see a Macbook priced at $600. “Wow!” you think. “That is an incredible deal! I’ll buy one.” You take it to the cashier. Cashier rings it … Read more
