Hilton reward category changes – 2 weeks to beat the increases
Hilton has announced a list of category changes from 13 January 2016. Full details in this post.
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A look back at my adventures in 2015
Reflecting on a year filled with travel, the author shares memorable experiences from 2015, including multiple visits to Los Angeles. Highlights include attending an awards show, exploring Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration, and enjoying local cuisine, all while creating lasting memories with friends.
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Does Intercontinental have the worst customer service?
When I renewed my Ambassador status with Intercontinental last year I expected my membership pack to come. Five months later and endless emails, I am still waiting. Does it matter? Yes, the half-price stay certificate is still paper!
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Insideflyer.co.uk is giving away enough Virgin miles for a free Upper Class ticket
Check out how you could win enough miles to travel across the Atlantic on Virgin Atlantic
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UK’s Platinum American Express pack and benefits
The Amex Platinum card in the UK comes in at £450 per year. What do you get for that many ask. Here I take a look at the travel benefits.
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United about to strip it Million Mile Programme of benefits?
Are United about to put Million Mile status through the sausage machine?
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Thanks for reading
A short ‘Thank You’ to readers, old and new at the end of my Featured Blogger cycle.
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Miscellaneous | News | Travel
Did British man commit suicide at Bangkok Airport?
It appears that a North Irish UK national committed suicide at BKK when he could not afford the fare home.
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Ex-London BA Christmas and New Year sale – plus £700 for 30,000 Avios discount
BA are running a premium cabin sale from 21 Dec – 3 Jan – book by 30 November.
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Off to Hawaii – Thanksgiving mileage run
Over Thanksgiving I shall be travelling 18,000 miles to Honolulu and back.
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REVIEW: Radisson Blu, Portman Square, London.
The Radisson Blu Portman Square is in a good location but they cannot get their refit sorted too quickly. At the moment it’s a property whose better days are behind her.
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Deals | Miscellaneous | Travel
Thirsty for Points – Maximizing Starbucks
I love Starbucks. More precisely, I love the Starbucks Rewards program. To quote my friend Dr. J, “I go there just to watch those stars fall on my phone.” It’s designed well to entice brand loyalty. More importantly, the program works quite similarly to frequent traveler programs – you earn stars, achieve elite statuses, and get free drinks. As a newly minted points enthusiast, I became excited about playing with a new rewards program and figuring out how to get the most out of it. I started drinking coffee and, a year later, now have two Gold cards.
