Seems to me hotel loyalty program points fall into a few different categories. Some points you know you’ll put to great use, and some points you’ll likely use and even have a general travel plan for. And some hotel points you scratch your head and wonder how the heck you’ll use them! Whether or not…
Hawaii has done something no other state in the country has done…….yet. In fact, it’s the first law of its kind anywhere in the world. It’s banning sunscreen that use chemicals believed to kill coral reefs. If you’ve been to Hawaii and spent any time at all in the beautiful ocean, both the coral reefs…
In addition to its recent wave of targeted email offers, American Airlines is also sending out paper mailers through snail mail giving away free status from now through September. The offer seems to be identical to those sent out through email, but this is the first time that I’ve seen/heard of physical mailers being sent…
SilkAir is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, operating mostly regional routes as a full service airline with its own fleet. It shares the same hub in Singapore, and has the same frequent flyer program with Singapore Airlines. However, it does not belong to Star Alliance since it’s technically a different airline. The arrangement is not…
We are down to the final hours to collect an easy 400 American AAdvantage miles for spending $200 or more at any of the 900+ American Airlines eShopping partners. You can earn an additional 100 bonus miles with Pier 1 and Kohls. Full details here.
Ahh a throwback promo to the days of collecting miles off of supermarket items! Community Coffee Company and Southwest Airlines have teamed up for this summer promo where customers can earn 150, 200 or 500 Southwest Rapid Rewards bonus points with the purchase of specially-marked packages of Community Signature Blend Dark Roast and Breakfast Blend…
Air New Zealand is trying real hard to keep the lid on a covert operation to update their long-haul business class Business Premier product. According to the NZ Herald, the airline has literally rented space in a building near its downtown Auckland headquarters to develop new business seats in time for the delivery of its…
A few weeks ago I had a travel experience I’ve never had before……..an easy jet lag! I mean like no jet lag after a long travel day of three flights and a 16 hour time difference. It was really something, and I realized a few things. I usually land on the west coast of the…
Trips to Scotland evoke wonderful images, whether you’ve been there, are planning a visit, or it’s still a distant dream bucket list item. Owning real estate can also evoke images, though hopefully not the kind in movies such as The Money Pit! So let’s imagine Scotland plus real estate and what do you see? A…
After you’ve been traveling for a while, there’s always a question people ask you. They ask which countries you’ve been to that you’d love to return to. I get this question a lot. I’m thinking you do, as well. Maybe you have to think before answering, or maybe that answer comes quickly. I’m sure you…
