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Hotel Review: Conrad Osaka (King Premium View Room with Executive Lounge Access) – Stunning Property with a Great Executive Lounge but Average Service
The Conrad Osaka is stunning with a fantastic hard product, but it did not live up to my expectations with mediocre evening lounge offerings, and a general lack of attention to detail.
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World of Hyatt Annual Award Chart to Update on 28 March 2023 – Buy Points with 25% Bonus until 25 March 2023 (Lock In Stays Now!)
World of Hyatt has published the latest award category chart updates that will go live on 28 March 2023 - lock in stays at its current rates when you redeem points now, or purchase them with a 25% bonus before 25 March 2023.
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Enjoy 30% + 10% Savings on Accor Hotels in Southeast Asia, Japan, Korea, and The Maldives – Book by 14 March, Stay by 31 July 2023
Enjoy a flat 30% discount on eligible stays across all participating hotels and resorts in Southeast Asia, South Korea, Japan, and The Maldives when you book before 14 March 2023, for stays to be consumed between March and July 2023.
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Pan Pacific Orchard Taking Reservations from 1 June 2023 – Up to 25% Savings with Opening Offer
The Pan Pacific Orchard is now taking reservations from 01 June 2023 with an opening offer (up to 25% savings) to seriously consider.
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The Bulkhead Seat
Book Now: Lock In World of Hyatt Awards Before Rates Increase
As I wrote about earlier this month, World of Hyatt is set to adjust… The post Book Now: Lock In World of Hyatt Awards Before Rates Increase appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Miles To Memories
Capital One Offers $1,000 Bonus and 3.40% APY for Savings Account
You can earn up to a $1,000 bonus and 3.40% APY with a new Capital One 360 Performance Savings account. The post Capital One Offers $1,000 Bonus and 3.40% APY for Savings Account appeared first on Miles to Memories.
One Mile at a Time
World Of Hyatt’s 2023 Hotel Category Changes (Book Now)
A few weeks back, World of Hyatt revealed hotel category adjustments for 2023, impacting which hotels are in which categories (and in turn impacting how many points are required for free night redemptions). This is something that Hyatt does annually. Unfortunately much like in 2022, the changes in 2023 are...
View from the Wing
American Airlines Introducing Gift Status For The Day – Including Top Tier Status
American Airlines shares a new program they're introducing called Enhance with Miles. Once a member earns 40,000 Loyalty Points (status qualifying points) in a year, they'll be eligible for new experiential redemptions which grow in value at higher levels of points earned. That includes gifting status for a day and...
Your Mileage May Vary
8 Hotels In Hawaii That Still Offer Free Parking
Although it’s relatively easy to find motels that offer free parking, the same can’t be said for hotels (here are other differences between the 2 types of accommodations). Sure, you’ll…
Miles To Memories
JetBlue Sale, One Way Flights Starting at Just $39
JetBlue has launched a new fare sale today, offering one-way flights from as little as $39. The post JetBlue Sale, One Way Flights Starting at Just $39 appeared first on Miles to Memories.
View from the Wing
[75,000 Mile Offer!] Why I Love The Capital One Venture Card
There's no question that Capital One Venture is the most improved rewards card of the last few years. It's gone from a celebrity endorsed card I didn't used to think about daily, to becoming one that I absolutely love. The card's changes have even made me like Jennifer Garner more. Continue...
Frequent Miler
T-Mobile Dining Rewards: Earn 10% Cashback On Dining On Tuesdays, 5% Rest Of The Week
T-Mobile Tuesdays has launched a new partnership with Rewards Network called T-Mobile Dining Rewards which offers 5%-10% cashback when paying with a linked card at participating restaurants. The Deal Earn 10% cashback on Tuesdays and 5% cashback every other day of the week (6% for T-Mobile Money customers) at participating...
One Mile at a Time
Etihad Guest Selling Miles With 20% Discount (1.6 Cents)
Buying miles & points strategically can represent a great value, especially for luxury travel. The Etihad Guest program has just launched a promotion on purchased miles, which is the first we’ve seen from the program in 2023. Unfortunately this won’t be worth it for a vast majority of people, especially...
Miles To Memories
$900 Offers for Chase Ink Cards Still Available!
Even though these offers are gone from the Chase website, there's a way to find them in the Chase app. The post $900 Offers for Chase Ink Cards Still Available! appeared first on Miles to Memories.
Live and Let’s Fly
Biden Considers Banning Airlines Who Use Russian Airspace
US carriers want the Biden Administration to restrict foreign carriers from using Russian airspace, arguing it places them at a competitive disadvantage. The Biden administration is considering the request. Yes, the demand is self-serving. But is the right move, nevertheless? Is it time to take a stronger approach to isolate...
The Wandering Aramean
Bringing dedicated crew rest to the single-aisle market
Long flights bring many challenges to airlines. Among them, what about crew rest? Diehl has a new option that could help.
Economy Class & Beyond
SAUDIA plans an expansion of 25 new destinations
SAUDI seems to be in full strength after its recent order with Boeing – and is going after new customers with the airline planning to serve 25 new destinations. Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner departing London Heathrow Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes will be operated by SAUDIA...
Your Mileage May Vary
Southwest Offering 20% Bonus To Co-Brand Credit Card Holders (Targeted)
I received an email from Southwest airlines offering bonus points for charges on my co-brand Visa card from Chase. I thought it over and I’m not sure this is a…
View from the Wing
Timeshares Are Scams, But The Timeshare Exit Industry Is.. Worse? [Roundup]
A roundup of the most important stories of the day. I keep you up to date on the most interesting writings I find on other sites – the latest news and tips. Continue reading Timeshares Are Scams, But The Timeshare Exit Industry Is.. Worse? [Roundup]...
Frequent Miler
Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Visa Gift Cards & Save $15
Office Depot and OfficeMax stores are back with a profitable way to earn an easy 5x with their semi-regular sale on Visa Gift Cards. Note that there is currently a Chase Offer good for 10-20% back up to $8-$11 available on some cards that will stack with this in-store sale....
Live and Let’s Fly
The Tragic Death Of A United Airlines Flight Attendant
Kayleigh Scott, a beloved United Airlines flight attendant and human being, has tragically died via suicide. The loss is a painful reminder of how fragile life is and that we must do more to stay in touch with friends and loved ones who might be undergoing depression. RIP Kayleigh Scott,...
Economy Class & Beyond
Air France and KLM to move back to Heathrow Terminal 4 from the 23rd March
It’s time to play “Terminal shuffle” again at Heathrow Airport, with Air France and KLM moving out of its “temporary” home over Terminal 3, back to their old stomping grounds of Terminal 4. The move goes into effect on Thursday 23rd March.  Both airlines will utilise Zone H in the terminal....
The Bulkhead Seat
Spring Break 2023 May Be the Busiest Ever for Airlines
According to a recent article on CBS News, Spring Break 2023 may be the… The post Spring Break 2023 May Be the Busiest Ever for Airlines appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Flyer Bonuses
March 21 Bonus Offer Highlight: Wyndham Rewards – 40% bonus when you buy points
The Highlight: Wyndham Rewards Receive a 40% bonus when you buy 3,000 or more Wyndham Rewards Points. Valid until Apr 21, 23 Click here to buy points Other posts since our last Bonus Offer Highlight: Today only: 3x points on Nordic Choice Hotel bookings 30% off JAL Mileage Bank award...
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Washington National Airport Will Start Seeing Disruption Of Its Night Time Flights
Washington National airport will be closing its main runway for reconstruction work overnight in the coming weeks. Aviation watchdog JonNYC flags “nothing bigger than an A319 will be able to land after 10pm” at Washington’s National airport during runway work. Continue reading Washington National Airport Will Start Seeing Disruption Of Its Night...
One Mile at a Time
Review: Virgin Atlantic A330neo Upper Class Business Class (LHR-MIA)
For the last portion of my four trips across the Atlantic, it was time to fly Virgin Atlantic’s new Airbus A330-900 Upper Class (business class) from London to Miami. The A330-900neo is a fresh addition to Virgin Atlantic’s fleet, and it features a brand new passenger experience.
Points With a Crew
Kickstarter: Simurgh Ultima All-Weather Windbreaker
The Simurgh Ultima windbreaker is on Kickstarter and is billed as the ultimate all-weather jacket. It's water repellent, windproof, stain resistant and ...
Frequent Miler
Wyndham Timeshare Offer: 3 Nights + 30,000 Points From $199 (Other Offers Available)
Wyndham Rewards is out with an enticing-sounding promotion. You can get three nights at a resort plus up to 30,000 bonus points from only $199. As you might expect, there’s a catch – you have to sit through a timeshare presentation. The Deal Get a 3 night stay + up...
The Shutterwhale
Get 10% Cashback (Capped at S$10) on Public Transport with Revolut Card – March 2023
Get 10% cashback (capped at S$10) on public transport spend when you use your Revolut Card for at least ten calendar days (non-consecutive) on eligible public transport in Singapore.
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Hotel Review: Park Hyatt Saigon (Park Room Garden View) – Fantastic Location with Great Cafes and Restaurants Around
The Park Hyatt Saigon is conveniently-located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City with a wide range of cafes, restaurants, and attractions located just walking distance from the property. This is also a Category 4 property and one of the best properties to redeem your Free Night Certificates.
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Singapore to get First Aloft-branded Property Late 2023 – Aloft Singapore Novena
The Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park and Days Hotel by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park will be rebranded into Aloft Singapore Novena in late 2023.
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Get S$120 eCapitaVoucher with S$8,000 Spend via Citi PayAll – All Customers (23-28 February 2023)
From 23-28 February, get S$120/S$60 eCapitaVoucher via Citi PayAll when you charge at least S$8,000/S$4,000 to eligible Citi Cards.
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World of Hyatt Bonus Journeys Global Promotion – Earn 3,000 Points Every Two Nights from Second Stay (20 March – 26 May 2023)
World of Hyatt has just unveiled the latest global promotion where members can earn 3,000 bonus points for every two eligible nights that they consume between 20 March 2023 and 26 May 2023, starting from their second stay.
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Pan Pacific Singapore Quietly Releases Refurbished Rooms and Suites for Booking
There have been some ongoing refurbishment works at the Pan Pacific Singapore and some of the newly-refurbished rooms and suites are now available for booking.
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Mandarin Oriental, Singapore to Close Completely for Renovation from 8 March 2023 – Expected Reopening in Q4 2023
The Mandarin Oriental, Singapore will shut its doors completely from 8 March 2023 to undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation which is slated to complete by the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Get 40,000 Bonus HighFlyer Points with The American Express Singapore Airlines Business Credit Card – by 3 April 2023
Get 40,000 HighFlyer Points (which can be converted into 40,000 KrisFlyer Miles) with a minimum spend of S$5,000 within 3 months.