Frequent Miler
The Trafalgar St. James London (Hilton Curio Collection): Bottom Line Review
Hilton Honors maintains a massive footprint in London, with 65-70 properties bookable with points. Many of these are exactly what you’d expect from a Hilton or Doubletree: large hotels with comfortable, if unremarkable, rooms; familiar, but without much in the way of personality or character. One exception is The Trafalgar...
Frequent Miler
Triple dipping credit card coupons | Frequent Miler on the Air Ep330 | 10-31-25
In this episode of Frequent Miler on the Air, we’ll reveal a trick for booking 2 people at single-person award rates, Wyndham & Vacasa are breaking up and breaking our hearts, and we’ll talk about how to triple dip towards thousands of dollars in credits. Triple-dipping credit card coupons Watch...
Miles To Memories
Disney In Vegas, MGM’s Overcharging Apology, Durango Phase 2 Confirmed, & Dishonest Casino Marketing
Disney joins F1 in Vegas, a huge lawsuit about alternative gambling, Durango phase 2 confirmed, Caesars extends deals, Odyssey Noir and Rio's big problem. The post Disney In Vegas, MGM’s Overcharging Apology, Durango Phase 2 Confirmed, & Dishonest Casino Marketing appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Your Mileage May Vary
Which Airports Are Falling Apart Today (and How to Check)
The government shutdown is, of course, on the minds of most travelers. When someone’s plane will take off (or not), when it will land, etc., if an airport has a…
The Points of Life
AA Hopper Toronto to Philadelphia: You Can’t Sit There
The flight from Toronto to Philadelphia is only 1:35. After encountering my defective seat, I moved to the unoccupied exit row. Immediately, the flight attendant asked if I was having trouble finding my seat. I explained that the velcro on my seat had come off, and I thought it would...
Miles For Family
Increased Flight Award Taxes, Decreased Hotel Award Prices and More
TGIF!! Increased Air France / KLM Flying Blue taxes and fees ($489 one-way departing Paris): Ouch! Looks like the taxes and fees have increased on Air France/KLM award flights for some routes. See this post on Frequent Miler. Hilton Drops Award Prices at Some Top Properties: Finally, some good news! Looks...
TravelUpdate
On the Etihad flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi that got cancelled!
I had a morning flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi on the Etihad 787 Dreamliner booked through AA.com…
Economondo
Sampling Greece’s National Carrier: Athens to Rhodes on an Aegean A320
Flying on an Aegean Airlines Airbus A320 on a short Greek domestic flight
Points Miles and Bling
Live Webinar: Porter Airlines and PMB
I am excited to announce that Points Miles and Bling (PMB) will be hosting a live webinar with the senior… The post Live Webinar: Porter Airlines and PMB appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
The Alviator
Whoa: Fly From the U.S. To London On LEVEL In A Flat Bed From £335
Flying transatlantically in a flat bed for £335? This is now possible, thanks to some operational arrangements with Spanish airline LEVEL. The post Whoa: Fly From the U.S. To London On LEVEL In A Flat Bed From £335 appeared first on The Alviator.
TravelUpdate
Why Hyatt Place Continues To Be My Top Family Travel Choice
After years of travel with and without kids, I keep coming back to one brand as the best hotel for family travel: Hyatt Place. Here's why.
Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 558: Diversions and Distractions
The adventure of getting there is part of the fun, right? Plus lots of new routes and a new terminal on the horizon.
The Points of Life
AA Admirals Club Toronto: Not Worth a Review
I write these ‘Lounge Reviews’ differently from other bloggers. While they will show up first to the lounge and take a picture of all the chairs and zoom in to capture photos of the day-old hummus, I document my experience to catalog all of the cities in the world I...
TravelUpdate
Flight Review: Delta A321neo Main Cabin San Juan to New York
Background For a quick weekend getaway, I spent two nights in San Juan, Puerto Rico. On my outbound…
Miles For Family
3 Credit Cards Offering 85,000 Bonus Points
All 3 Southwest Airlines personal credit cards now have elevated welcome bonuses of 85,000 points after spending $3000 in the first 3 months! Non-affiliate links to the cards: Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Credit Card ($99 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Credit Card ($149 annual fee) Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority...
Frequent Miler
A second look at the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card | Coffee Break Ep75 | 10-28-25
Back in June, Chase introduced the new Chase Sapphire Reserve® card with a higher annual fee. Our initial reactions were mixed and a little disappointed because the card was no longer a no-brainer, broadly applicable card in our view. Now that we’ve had some time, has our opinion changed? A...
Economondo
A DAT Dart on an ATR 72: Sampling the Aalborg to Copenhagen Shuttle
Flying from Aalborg to Copenhagen on a DAT ATR 72
Your Mileage May Vary
Uber Sent Me a “Personalized Offer.” I Have Questions
Uber emailed me with what they called a “personalized promo.” I have questions. I opened the email expecting something relevant — maybe a discount for rides where I actually am right…
Miles To Memories
Gaming Industry Battles, Another Casino Demolished, Big Downtown Land Grab & $8 Hand Sanitizer?
Huge troubles in the gaming industry, a big downtown Vegas land purchase, Vegas casino demolition coming, $8 hand sanitizer and the hilarious AI granny. The post Gaming Industry Battles, Another Casino Demolished, Big Downtown Land Grab & $8 Hand Sanitizer? appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner
Aeroplan has announced a new redemption partnership with Bearskin Airlines (JV), expanding members’ ability to redeem points for travel within… The post Aeroplan onboards Bearskin Airlines as a new redemption partner appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Points Miles and Bling
Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform
Aeroplan has announced a new partnership with DINR, a Canadian dining platform that offers members exclusive access to reservations and… The post Aeroplan announces partnership with DINR, Montreal based dining platform appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
Miles For Family
Booked: Flights to/from Australia!
My family of 5 visited Sydney, Australia for a few days before we toured New Zealand in 2019. We had a great time, and I’d love to return to Australia to see more of the country. My middle son was 11 years old at the time. One of my son’s...
2PAXfly
HOTELS: This would be funny if it wasn’t true — Jake Lambert on ridiculous hotel light switches and airport security
I’ve just returned from 17 days away in South East Asia, staying in six different hotels. Now the level of accommodation went from five stars to no stars, with a few eco-resorts thrown in as well. All the hotels, except one, had incredibly confusing arrays of light switches. Airconditioning craziness...
Hawaii Calling
Guide to Hawaiian Airlines Lounges: Premier, Plumeria, and International Partner Lounges
In this guide, I’ll break down what Hawaiian Airlines lounges have to offer, including the Premier Club, The Plumeria Lounge, and International Partner Lounges—what to expect, how to get in, and whether they’re worth your time. **Updated with recent changes from Atmos Reward program launch** With Alaska Airlines now owning...
Bald Thoughts
Hidden River Cave Off-Trail Tour
Looking for a weekend getaway before school started, we booked an off-trail tour at Hidden River Cave in Horse Cave, Kentucky. It has the world’s longest underground suspension bridge and a beautiful Sunset Dome at the end of the regular tour. But we’ve never been off trail before. Here’s everything...
Miles To Memories
New AA Globe, Citi’s Forced Generosity, 24 Hour Chinese Spas & New Portal with Big Payouts & Xfers!
Citi is overly generous with a catch, breaking down the new AA Globe card, 24 hour spas in China, watching your kids grow up, learning new culture & a portal that pays big & has transfer partners! The post New AA Globe, Citi’s Forced Generosity, 24 Hour Chinese Spas & New...
TravelUpdate
Review: Escape Lounge San Juan (SJU)
Background & Access A friend and I visited the Escape Lounge San Juan (SJU) on our way back…
Miles For Family
Sacred Tree, Santa Cruz La Laguna: Our Home Base in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
On my recent trip to Guatemala, my daughter and I stayed at a beautiful Airbnb rental, Sacred Tree, in the small town of Santa Cruz La Laguna on Lake Atitlán. Location/Getting There From Antigua, we took a shuttle to Panajachel that we booked through Guatego. The drive is normally 2.5...
Frequent Miler
Grand Wailea Maui, A Waldorf Astoria: Bottom Line Review
Half of my wife’s family is from Maui, and she grew up going to Wailea Beach with her mom and brother. Unlike many beaches in Hawai’i, Wailea gradually drops off into the water, making it a terrific place for younger kids, which is why her Mom took them there. The...
Economondo
Remembering when a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 Flew to Mallorca: Palma to Frankfurt
Flying onboard a Lufthansa Jumbo Jet on a short haul flight from Palma de Mallorca to Frankfurt
2PAXfly
SCOOT: Disgusting passenger — feet on my armrest
I just had my first experience of SCOOT on a flight from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore. Besides all the falderal with option selection that you have to go through to complete or manage your booking, it was largely a pleasant and efficient experience. The exception was the behaviour of a...
{Tech} for Travel
New 44mm Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Joins Original 48mm Version
The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro now comes in a smaller 44mm version, offering a titanium case, AMOLED display, offline maps, HYROX training modes and long battery life. The post New 44mm Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro Joins Original 48mm Version appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.