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Best Thailand 5G eSIM for Tourists – dtac Happy Tourist eSIM (USD 9.90 for 50 GB)
Looking for the best eSIM for tourists on your next visit to Thailand? The dtac Happy Tourist eSIM allows you to stay connected the moment you land at just USD 9.90 (or USD 6.90 if you are new to Airalo) and it will also unlock free workout classes if you...
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Currency Conversion Conundrum: An Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Oversight that Resulted in 18% Fewer Points
Accor's use of an incorrect currency rate led to an 18% reduction in the points awarded after my stay, highlighting the need for careful monitoring of point accruals.
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Hotel Review: JW Marriott Auckland (Deluxe Room) – Reflagged Property on Queen Street with Potential
The JW Marriott Auckland is still refurbishing its guest rooms and suites (with an expected completion date in November 2024). I stayed in a Deluxe Room (non-refurbished) and have found the experience to be lacking of a typical JW Marriott property.
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Get S$10 eCapitaVoucher with S$200 Mobile Contactless Spend on American Express Cards – Limited Redemptions
Get a S$5 eCapitaVoucher with S$200 mobile contactless spend on your American Express cards - limited to 1,000 redemptions only.
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Lounge Review: TGM Singapore Changi Airport (Terminal 2) – Semi-Buffet instead of Regular Lounge Access
TGM at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 now offers a semi-buffet experience for travellers with the right lounge memberships - you can use your Priority Pass entitlements here!
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IHG One Rewards Global Promotion: 2,000 Bonus Points Every Two Nights (1 April – 31 May 2024)
Earn 2,000 bonus points in the IHG One Rewards loyalty program with every two nights that you consume between 01 April 2024 and 31 May 2024 - registration required.
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20% Off + Free Breakfast (Min. 3 Nights) at IHG Hotels & Resorts – Book by 18 April, Stay by 31 December 2024
Enjoy up to 20% savings and complimentary breakfast for eligible stays across participating properties in Southeast Asia, South Korea, Australasia, South Pacific, Japan, Guam, Saipan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan - book by 18 April 2024, stay by 31 December 2024.
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GHA DISCOVERY Adds Breakfast Benefit for Titanium Members – More Brands to Participate in 2024
Titanium members in the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty program will receive complimentary breakfast on eligible stays from 05 April 2024 at participating brands.
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Hotel Review: The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel (Deluxe Room) – Good Value Luxury Hotel Near Dongdaemun
The Ambassador Seoul - A Pullman Hotel is located in Jung-gu in Seoul and it is within walking distance of popular attractions like Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, and the N Seoul Tower, offering good value to travellers looking for a luxury hotel that does not break the bank.
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UOB Lady’s Cards Now Earning 4 Miles per Dollar with Lower Monthly Cap – Effective 01 April 2024
UOB Lady’s Cards will only earn up to 4 miles per dollar from 01 April 2024 - maximum cap on UOB Lady's Solitaire Card (including metal version) will also be reduced from S$3,000 to S$2,000.
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Hyatt Regency West Hanoi to be Reflagged to Sheraton Hanoi West
The Hyatt Regency West Hanoi will soon become Marriott International’s third property in the city once it has been reflagged to Sheraton Hanoi West.
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Choosing World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards in 2024 at 20 Nights
Choosing your first Milestone Reward with World of Hyatt at 20 nights - which to pick and what to take note of?
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Get Latest Apple iPad, Dyson Airwrap or S$350 Vouchers with UOB Cards – First 200 New Customers (22-31 March 2024)
Be amongst the first 200 successful new applicants to apply for any UOB Cards listed in this article from 12:00 PM 22 March 2024 to 11:59 PM 31 March 2024 to receive the latest Apple iPad (10th Gen), Dyson Airwrap, or S$350 worth of vouchers.
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Triple DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) for Pan Pacific DISCOVERY Members – Book by 30 April 2024, Stay by 30 June 2024
From now through 30 April 2024, register and book directly with Pan Pacific Hotels Group to earn triple DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) on all stays consumed by 30 June 2024 - that is up to 21% cashback on your total spend!
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Up to 13% Savings on Qatar Airways from South East Asia with Visa Card – Book by 30 June 2024, Travel by 31 December 2024
Qatar Airways is currently offering up to 13% savings on flights when you book and pay using a Visa card that is issued in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam - book by 30 June 2024, travel by 31 December 2024.
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Hotel Review: Four Points by Sheraton Auckland (Suite) – Affordable and Centrally-located Hotel on Upper Queen Street
The Four Points by Sheraton Auckland is still my favourite hotel in Auckland with a dependable product at an affordable price.