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7 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 21, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
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MasterCard partners MakeMyTrip to launch it’s “LifeStyle Navigator” AI-Powered Concierge in India
MasterCard and MakeMyTrip have come together to launch a new concierge service, LifeStyle Navigator, which will be integrated into MakeMyTrip. Coming soon to a screen near you.
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10 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 14, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
You Are Travel
Exclusive: Marriott Won’t Stop Opening Safari Lodges – Kinara, a Luxury Collection Safari Camp, Masai Mara Opening June 2026
​tl;dr – Marriott hasn’t even dropped the pre-release for this one yet. ​Stop me if you’ve heard this…
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10 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 8, 2026
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices! The post 10 great miles and points buying opportunities available as of March 8, 2026 appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
Miles To Memories
We Went to Cracker Barrel. It Was Delightful.
I was recently reminded to appreciate things, experiences, and people for what and who they are now - during a Cracker Barrel visit. The post We Went to Cracker Barrel. It Was Delightful. appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Dallas Woman Takes A Southwest Flight From North Carolina. Then The Police Handcuff A Bearded Man In The Boarding Area
"Used to be my favorite singer."
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‘Feel Like You Either Get It Or You Don’t’: Passenger Flies Solo. Then A Karen Next To Him Offers A Tip He Didn’t Ask For
"He's looking to validate his ego..."
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New York Woman Takes Royal Caribbean Cruise To The Bahamas. Then Something That’s Not Supposed To Happen On A Cruise Happens: ‘I Want A Refund For Yooouuu’
“POV: You book a cruise to the Bahamas.”
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Man Asks New York Woman If She Can Watch His Bag In The Airport. She Says ‘No.’ Then A Bystander Intervenes: ‘I Feel Like A Freak’
A request from a stranger at the airport turned into a debate about travel safety, social norms, and whether saying “no” makes you a bad person. The answer to the question may depend on who you ask. TikToker MEGS (@megsdeangelis), a New York-based beauty and travel influencer with 1.5 million...
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‘Bliss Cruise Is The Best. Hottest People’: Woman Takes Royal Caribbean Cruise. Then She Spots Something Unsettling From Her Balcony
“So obviously the designers did not think..."
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Hyatt Revamping Award Charts—With 78 Price Levels, Free Nights At Top Hotels Get Up To 67% More Expensive
The World of Hyatt program will expand its award charts from three to five price levels per category, creating 78 possible redemption prices across their standard and all-inclusive charts. The most expensive points redemptions can cost up to 67% more points than before. While the lowest tier prices actually...
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Pointalize
Marriott vs. Hilton: Who Wins?
Marriott Bonvoy vs. Hilton Honors in 2026: A definitive comparison of elite status, resort fees, upgrades, and property footprints. Find out which program wins.
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One Mile at a Time
What’s The Best Hotel Loyalty Program For Suite Upgrades?
In the past, Ive written a post comparing the major hotel loyalty programs, sharing what I view as the pros and cons of each. There are various factors to consider, ranging from a hotel groups global footprint, to elite recognition, to the points earning structure.
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‘I got scammed’: Man applies for a passport. But he’s going to Alaska?
'They’ve been getting a lot of people with that scam.'