TravelUpdate
Review: The Newly Converted Palace Hotel Madrid, Luxury Collection
Background & Location The Palace Hotel Madrid, opened in 1912, is a historic luxury hotel that has become…
Miles For Family
100k Bonus Points on my Favorite Credit Card!
One of the cards I frequently recommend for newbies in this miles and points hobby is Chase Sapphire Preferred card. And right now, the welcome bonus is 100,000 points, which is the highest it’s been in a few years! Chase Sapphire Preferred Offer Earn 100,000 points after spending $5000 in...
The Points of Life
Priority Pass Nice: Inconceivable Champagne
Priority Pass Nice is part of the Still The Best Trip Report. It is inconceivable that bad champagne can be served in France. Then, I went to the Priority Pass Lounge in Nice also known as the Infinity Lounge. Not only was the champagne bad but the food was inedible...
The Bulkhead Seat
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport
A few weeks ago, I had to be in Dallas for a quick dinner… The post Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency DFW International Airport appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
TravelUpdate
A stay at Renaissance Midtown in New York
Having a lovely weekend in New York City and so decided on the Renaissance Midtown on W 35th…
You Are Travel
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Dots, Lines, & Destinations
DLD 528: Lies, Damn Lies, and Booking Data
Just how dire is the coming summer for US-bound travel? We're looking at various data sources to try to figure it out.
Miles For Family
Was “Perfect Day Beach Bed” on CocoCay worth the cost?
On my family’s recent cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, I splurged on a “Perfect Day Beach Bed” on CocoCay, the private island. Was it worth the cost? Booking I booked the beach bed about 6 months prior to our sailing. If you’re familiar with Royal Caribbean, you...
The Bulkhead Seat
Flight Review: Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 Business Class – TGD-VIE-FCO
After our brief visit to Montenegro, we headed back to Rome. Air Montenegro does… The post Flight Review: Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 Business Class – TGD-VIE-FCO appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
ATX Jetsetter
Introduction: A Journey Across Asia
Follow along as I travel with my family on a journey across Asia via KLM, Air Astana, Turkish Airlines, FlyDubai and Emirates. The post Introduction: A Journey Across Asia appeared first on ATX Jetsetter.
View from the Wing
Capital One Venture X Review
The card is worth getting, spurred on by the initial bonus offer. It's worth using for my ongoing spend. And it's worth having for the benefits. Continue reading Capital One Venture X Review...
Live and Let’s Fly
Dilemma: Family Of Four, But You Only Have Lounge Access For Two…
After a short night at the Hyatt Place CDG, we arrived at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for our flight to Los Angeles. That presented a lounge dilemma for my family of four. Lounge Dilemma: Split Up Family Or Skip Lounge? I have SkyTeam Elite Plus status, which entitles me...
TravelUpdate
Air Asia X Premium Lounge Review (2019)
Air Asia X Premium Lounge in Kuala Lumpur is a pragmatic lounge for anyone flying their Premium Flat…
The Bulkhead Seat
Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge (FCO – Extra Schengen Area, Departures, Terminal 3)
For the next leg of our trip, we were flying from Leonardo da Vinci… The post Lounge Review: Plaza Premium Lounge (FCO – Extra Schengen Area, Departures, Terminal 3) appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
Frequent Miler
Which cards will be couponized next? | Coffee Break Ep51 | 4-1-25
There's been a trend where credit card issuers increase annual fees on rewards cards, and attempt to make up for it by adding credits and rebates for somewhat random things (which often require a lot of mental effort and organization to put to use.) Today, we'll speculate how far this...
Miles For Family
April 2025 Transfer Bonuses
Transfer bonuses between flexible miles/points to specific airline and hotel loyalty programs are a great way to make your miles and points go further. Let’s take a look at April 2025 transfer bonuses. Chase 80% Transfer Bonus to IHG One Rewards From now through April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm...