Starwood rolled a bunch of great updates for Platinum Members this week. I won't re-hash them all. You can read about the changes here and here. And if you want to read Gary's thoughts, go here. My thoughts will come in a future blog post.
Today, Hilton responded. Previously, Elite members would have to choose between a list of benefits. As of today, Diamond Members get them all. Check here to see the list of benefits on Hilton's ...
Marriott Rewards provides earning and redemption oppportunities at all Marriott brands including: Marriott, JW Marriott, Autograph Collection, TownePlace Suites, SpringHill Suites, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn and more.
Marriott Rewards has announced its first promotion of 2012. This promotion is far less generous than the one mentioned by Kevin SPG Q1 Promo: 2x and 3x Points, Discourages Hotel Hopping.
MegasBonus 2012 Details:
After two paid stays, earn a free night- up to two nightsRegister by March 31, 2012To qualify you must stay consecutive nights at a participating hotel between February 1, 2012 and April 30, 2012Free nights ...
Last night, I took my last flight of the year, and boy was it a doozy. Now with the year in the past, it's time to reflect on milestones I hit in 2011, and what I'm hoping for in 2012.
United Airlines
It was a good year for me on United. I started the year off as a 1K, and I wasn't sure if I would be able to requalify again. My business travel can be sporadic, and I actually changed jobs TWICE this year, often ...
I checked into the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead a couple hours ago, and upon checking in, the Front Desk Agent said to me, "We have an excellent room for you, Mr. Hanson" - now usually at this point, as elites, our ears perk up. We envision suites or large corner rooms or something like that, but then she continued, "It's a 'pure' room." She then went on to say it was a king size bed and blah blah blah.
I asked, "What's a pure room?"
She said, ...
Next week I’m traveling to Hawaii funded primarily by frequent traveler rewards. I know Christmas is peak tourist season in Hawaii, but the timing is unavoidable. My motivation for choosing Hawaii is to see my alma mater, Xavier University, play in the ESPN Diamond Head Classic. Who doesn’t plan their vacation around their favorite college basketball team??
Here is a breakdown of the frequent traveler points/miles redeemed to fund my 8-day ...
