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Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda – 9/6/24 Just Opened
오늘은 지난주에 새로 오픈한 오사카에 있는 호텔에 같이 가 보시겠습니다.  Hilton Honors 호텔 브랜드중에 하나인 Canopy by Hilton에서 오사카 Umeda에 9월 6일에 처음으로 문을 열었는데요.  제가 직접 다녀온것은 아니고, 제 지인께서 9월 8일부터 10일까지 2박을 하고 오셔서 저에게 제보(!!) 해 주셨습니다.  이 호텔의 정식 이름은 Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda 입니다.  오늘 포스팅은 현재...
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Staycation : The Beekman, Thompson Hotel, New York City
얼마전 오랜만에 맨하탄에서 스테이케이션을 하고 왔습니다. 항상 가보고 싶었던 Thompson Hotel 계열의 The Beekman Hotel 에 다녀왔습니다. 호텔 웹사이트 : Beekman Hotel Website   Award Category 6 호텔로 Standard : 25,000 / Off-peak : 21,000 / high-peak : 29,000 포인트 리뎀션이 적용되는데요 21,000 포인트 오프픽...
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Chase Ink Business Card 3총사 분석 3편 – Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card 9만 포인트 오퍼
오늘 9월 5일부터 Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card의 사인업 보너스가 9만 포인트로 올라갔습니다. 원래 이 카드는 7만 5천 포인트 사인업 보너스를 주고 있었는데요. 이번에 기간한정으로 올라간 오퍼를 내 놓았습니다.  오늘 포스팅에서는 체이스 잉크 비지니스 카드 3총사 분석의 제 3편으로 Chase Ink Business Unlimited 카드의 몇가지 좋은점을 같이 알아보도록 하겠습니다. 
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Caymus Vineyard – 2024 Napa Valley, California 여행기
나파밸리에는 수백개의 크고작은 와이너리들이 있습니다. 이름만 들어도 알 수 있는 유명한곳들도 있을뿐더러, 포도나무 몇그루 되지 않으면서 소규모로 운영하는 와이너리들도 있어요. 저는 이 여행은 일관련으로 할 일이 있어서 갔기는 했는데, 여유가 있을때 반나절 시간을 내서 주변에서 나름 유명한곳을 찾아가보기로 했습니다.  어디선가 여러분들도 들어보셨을듯 한.... Caymus Vineyard에 다녀왔어요.
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Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card review (NEW $900 welcome offer)
With 1.5 valuable Ultimate Rewards points on every dollar spent, a now-higher welcome bonus and NO annual fee, is the Chase Ink Business Unlimited Card the best small business credit card out there?
The Gate with Brian Cohen
Watch Out With Manual Transmission Vehicles On The Opposite Side Of the Road
When I rent a vehicle outside of the United States, I am typically not concerned as to whether it is equipped with an automatic transmission or a manual transmission — and I have driven on the left side of the road in at least thirteen different countries, so I have...
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[LAST CHANCE] Southwest Airlines Business Cards Offer Amazing 120,000 Points – And Earn A Companion Pass, Too
There have never been bigger offers, and completing one of these fully also mean earning a companion pass. Continue reading [LAST CHANCE] Southwest Airlines Business Cards Offer Amazing 120,000 Points – And Earn A Companion Pass, Too...
Your Mileage May Vary
How To Find Free Roadside Assistance In Most States
When you’re on a road trip, the last thing you want is for something to happen to your car. Unfortunately, that very thing happened to Joe and me while we…
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Point offers for September 2024
Here are our Top Hotel Stay Bonuses for this month! These are for stays that you credit to a hotel frequent guest program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re booking past this month. If none of the offers listed below...
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Hyatt Place’s Ongoing Breakfast Test: Will $14 Charges Replace Free Morning Meals?
Hyatt ended free, full breakfast at Hyatt Place properties as a brand standard guarantee during the pandemic. They dropped the requirement that you book direct to get breakfast, but also started charging non-elite guests for breakfast at some properties as a test. I hadn't realized until recently that - four...
The Bulkhead Seat
Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable
A passenger created a disgusting situation on an Air Arabia flight between Amsterdam Airport… The post Passenger Poops On the Aircraft Floor After Being Told Lavatories Were Unavailable appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?
The CFO of United Airlines presented at the Morgan Stanley 12th Annual Laguna Conference on Thursday and he tipped his hand that the airline is about to start buying back stock Continue reading United Airlines CFO Hints at Multi-Billion Dollar Stock Buyback—Strategic Move or Critical Error?...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Gaurda Indonesia Airbus A330-300 at Hong Kong International Airport in its “Ayo Pakai Masker” Livery, as it is prepared for departure. Garuda Indonesia operates a fleet of 9 Airbus A330-300 in its...
No Work All Travel
Hotel Review: DUA Miami
Disclaimer: Thanks to Vanessa Menkes Communications, I received a one-night stay at DUA Miami. Although I could have just as easily looked at a map, I was barely familiar with Brickell, let alone Miami. However, given that it was just a few minutes walk from the Metro Rail station, by...
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Should You Sign Up For A Credit Card During Your Flight?
You know the drill if you’ve flown in the past several months. Depending on the airline, the flight attendant will come over to the PA system towards the end of…
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Frontier Airlines Gate Agent Booted Deaf Passenger From Flight Because He Couldn’t Hear Her Through Face Mask
A ‘sanctimonious’ Frontier Airlines gate agent deliberately made a partially deaf passenger miss his flight after he told her that he could not hear her through the face mask that she was wearing, a new lawsuit against the Denver-based low-cost carrier alleges. Ivaylo Dodev was looking forward to traveling with...
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonuses for Airline Programs – September 2024
Here are our Top 5 Hotel Stay Bonus Airline Mile/Point offers for this month! This post is for bonuses that you credit to an airline frequent flyer program. Many of these offers go beyond this month so don’t count them out for stays you’re book past this month. If none...
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2 guys tried to live in Changi Airport for 4 days… then the cops showed up
What happens if you try to live in an airport for days? Setting aside whether you'd actually WANT to do that, these 2 guys stayed in Singapore's Changi Airport for 4 days. Everything was going fine, until the cops showed up....
Miles To Memories
On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More
The compications and clutter of travel all get in the way of what truly matters. These areas of my simple travel strategy make things easier. The post On Travel – How I Keep Things Simple and Enjoy More appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?
Delta Air Lines sent out a memo to prospective employees interviewing for flight attendant jobs. Candidates were told to wear “proper undergarments” to their interview - underwear should not be visible to staff. Continue reading Delta Air Lines Shocking Memo to Flight Attendant Applicants: ‘Wear Underwear’ Is Now a Rule?...
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7+ Secrets You Never Knew About Federal Air Marshals
Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) (sometimes called Sky Marshals) are special law enforcement agents who protect passengers and crew members from security threats aboard commercial aircraft. They board domestic and international…
The Bulkhead Seat
$35 Off Roundtrip Base Fares On Avelo Airlines
Avelo Airlines launched in 2021 and operates a fleet of modern Boeing 737 aircraft.… The post $35 Off Roundtrip Base Fares On Avelo Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Live and Let’s Fly
Review: Air Canada Business Class 777-300ER Toronto-Rome
I haven’t flown Air Canada in business class for a decade, but I had a chance to fly from Toronto to Rome but the experience did not live up to my expectations.  If you are considering booking travel or signing up for a new credit card please click here. Both support LiveAndLetsFly.com. If you haven’t...
{Tech} for Travel
United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet
The United Starlink Wi-Fi launch will bring free, high-speed internet to all United flights, offering streaming, gaming, and connectivity from gate to gate worldwide. The post United Starlink Wi-Fi Launch will Bring Free In-Flight Internet appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
One Mile at a Time
Qatar Airways Adjusts Award Redemption Fees (Mostly Bad)
Qatar Airways has just made changes to the redemption fees that it charges when booking award tickets. We’re not talking about change or cancelation fees, but rather about the carrier imposed fees you have to pay in cash when redeeming Avios.
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This Dad Is A Vacation Hero, Reserving Spots For His Family At The Resort Pool
If the hotel isn't going to have prime spots for every guest, you need to look out for your family. Here's one dad making the rounds in social media again, trying to prepare for his family's relaxation by the pool - by sprinting from lounge chair to lounge chair, putting...
The Bulkhead Seat
Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others
A Frontier Airlines passenger was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly attempted to strangle… The post Frontier Passenger Attempts to Strangle Flight Attendants and Threatens to Kill Others appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline
Wynn pays $130M, Rio Phase 2, MGM/Marriott transfers, Virgin Steals EDC, New Venetian status match and more! The post Wynn Las Vegas Pays $130M, Venetian Status Match, Virgin Steals EDC, Rio Phase 2 & Inside Brightline appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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니가 가라~! (11): voco Seoul Myeongdong Review [2nd voco in Korea]
지난번, 처제네를 통해서 계속해서 이어지는 한국신상 호텔탐방기인 "니가 가라" 시리즈의 맛배기 버전을 게시판 글에서 선보였는데요, 따끈따끈한 글 하나 바로 드리려고 글을 적습니다^^ IHG 계열인 voco 호텔은 몇번 제가 소개를 해드렸는데요 (New Orleans에 있는 St. James), 첫 호텔 voco Gangnam을 시작으로 두번째 호텔이 서울 Myeongdong지역에 생겨났다고 하네요!
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구매 13년후 2024년 5월에 해체된 대한항공 A380-800 (HL7613)
여러분께서는 탑승하시는 비행기가 언제 만들어진것인지 알고 타시나요? 정말 많이 낡은것 같은데, 정확한 기록은 찾을수 없고... 뭐 그런적 있으셨을거예요.  최근에 SFO로 가는 델타항공의 B757-200 비행기를 탔는데, 만들어진지 약 20년은 넘은듯한 낡은 비행기였어요. 창문의 틀이 떨어져나와 있어서, 제가 직접 다시 재조립(?)을 하고 앉았었거든요. 그냥 오래된 낡은 비행기중에 하나였겠지... 하고 있다가.... 며칠전 Airways Magazine을 보다가...
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The Meritage Resort and Spa Review – Gateway to the Wine Country
최근에 와인으로 유명한 나파밸리에 잠시 다녀왔습니다. 오늘 보시는 포스팅은 이번에 다녀왔던 여행에서 있었던 호텔 숙박리뷰를 하는것으로 하고요. 추후의 두편정도는 주변의 모습을 조금 더 보여드려보도록 해보겠습니다.  완전하게 놀러간것이 아니라서 많은 자유시간이 있던건 아니였기는 했는데, 그래도 나름 색다른 경험을 하고왔다고 생각합니다.  오랜만에 Moxie와 함께.... 와인 한잔 하러 같이 가보시죠. 
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JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Review
JW Marriott은 제 전문분야는 아닌데, 지난번에 다녀온 후기 이후에 이번에도 급조로 다녀오게 되었는데요, 약속대로 후기를 남기도록 하겠습니다. 이 주간에 일정이 있다가 급하게 취소되는 바람에 실망한 우리 집의 친구들을 조금이나마 만족시키기 위해서 떠난 급행여행이었고요, 때마침 reward booking도 바로 당일에는 싼값에 나오는 타이밍을 맛보게 되어서 급하게 다녀오게 되었습니다. 그럼 조목조목 한번 글을 써볼까요?
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Japan Airlines 일등석 좌석 찾기 #2 – 파트너 항공사 (콴타스항공, 영국항공) 어워드 티켓 오픈날짜 관련
월초에 게시판 JAL 일등석 게시글에 댓글로 남겼던 내용을 정리해봤어요.  몇군데 항공사들의 어워드 티켓 오픈되는 날짜와 관련되는 내용인데요. 오늘 포스팅 한번 읽어보시면, 왜 우리가 그렇게 찾는 일등석/비지니스석 어워드 좌석을 잡기에 어려운것인지 조금 이해가 되실듯도 합니다. 따라하시면서 실행을 하시는 분들도 계실것으로 알고요. 이미 이런 내용을 알고계셔서 조용히 하고 계신분들도 계실것으로 이해합니다.  오늘 포스팅 보시고...
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Amex Hilton Honors Card 승인 – ApplePay 에서 카드 바로 사용하는법
게시판에 @montauk 님께서 알려주시고 계속 업데이트 해주고 계셨던 크레딧카드 오퍼가 있었습니다.  바로 Amex Hilton 카드 세가지의 NLL 오퍼였는데요. 이번에 나왔던 NLL오퍼와 퍼블릭오퍼, 그리고 플막의 제휴오퍼가 모두 오는 7월 31일에 끝나게 되더라고요. 
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American Express Gold 카드 몇가지 업데이트 – 사인업 보너스, 연회비인상, 추가 크레딧, 식당 크레딧 Five Guys 추가
7월 25일에 여러분들께 상당한 인기를 끌고있는 아멕스 개인 골드카드에 몇가지 업데이트가 있었습니다. 게시판에 간단하게 여러분들의 게시글에서 엿볼수 있었는데, 오늘 포스팅에서 그 변화된 내용을 같이 알아보도록 할까 합니다.  이번에 나온 변화를 적용하면서 그동안에 Credit Card 페이지에 있던 Amex Gold Card 페이지도 새롭게 단장을 해 봤습니다. 
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Air France 짜투리 마일털기 [이 세상에는 버릴게 절대 없다!]
오늘은 하루남은 짜투리 마일에 대한 이야기를 조금 써보려고 하는데요, 제가 예전에 게시글에 한번 언급을 했었습니다. 지난 4월에 마일 만료일 임박 때문에, 가성비 완전 떨어지는 발권기를 쫌 적었는데요... 그래도 8,000마일 정도 남아있었는데^^ 이걸 어떻게 살려볼까? 생각을 하다가... 혹시나 해서 아내 계정에 있는 Marriott 마일 3,000포인트를 3:1로 Air France로 옮겼습니다