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Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway
Conrad Washington DC – Introduction and Booking With a quick weekend trip to Washington DC, this time, I decided to… The post Review: Conrad Washington DC is perfect for an upscale getaway appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024)
In January 2024, I was scheduled to fly on United Airlines from Ottawa (YOW) to Las Vegas (LAS) via Chicago… The post A pleasant ride on United Airlines 757-200 Business Class (2024) appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight
Air Canada has expanded its in-flight entertainment offerings by introducing three new Live TV sports channels. The addition comes beautifully… The post New Sports channels added to Air Canada Live TV service inflight appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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PMB Meetup Toronto (YYZ), level up your Hotel Points game
PMB Meetup is coming back to Toronto (YYZ)! The meetup is a unique opportunity for attendees to network and explore… The post PMB Meetup Toronto (YYZ), level up your Hotel Points game appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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How Your United Miles Can Help Families in Critical Times: Will You Join Me?
Give A Mile is a unique charity that takes donations of miles and uses the miles to book flights for to book tickets so that those in need can be together with loved ones in their last moments of life, so that people don't die alone. Continue reading How Your United...
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3 Surprising Things I Learned When Signing Up for the Marriott Bonvoy Business Card
Signing up for a new credit card can be confusing, especially when it comes to the Marriott Bonvoy family of cards. The rules can be difficult to understand, and when…
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Stunning 81-Room Six Senses Kyoto Now Open
IHG’s luxury wellness brand is expanding its footprint, with the opening of the Six Senses Kyoto.
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(Now Bookable via Hyatt) Why I’m Excited About Hyatt/Mr and Mrs Smith Partnership
Update on 4/24/2024: Well, the long-awaited day is here and it’s a bit of a downer. I’ll start with the bad news. Hyatt is using dynamic pricing for Mr and Mrs Smith properties (see map), and looks like you will only get 1-1.4 cents per point. So, no outsized redemptions...
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Wynn’s Management Change, Vegas High Speed Train Breaks Ground, New Arena Name & Phish at the Sphere
Management shakeup at Wynn, another new golf option, Brightline high speed train breaks ground, most Instagrammed Vegas hotels and the Sphere's second act impresses. The post Wynn’s Management Change, Vegas High Speed Train Breaks Ground, New Arena Name & Phish at the Sphere appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Video Surfaces: NYC Mayor Confronted In Tight Middle Seat On American Airlines Flight Back To New York
New York City Mayor Eric Adams was confronted by a woman boarding an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York on Monday. His Honor was seated in an exit row middle seat, and the woman approached him, first asking whether he was in fact the mayor - and...
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Enjoying the Priority Pass ‘The Lounge’ in Boston
I had about 4 hours in Boston so I popped in to The Lounge to spend my time. Interestingly enough the website for this lounge says “You can now book your lounge visit 6 hours before your flight time.” I will keep a look out to see if more lounges...
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Southwest Flight Attendants Get New Contract, Huge Pay Raises
Flight attendants at several US airlines are currently trying to negotiate new contracts. We’ve seen pilots at ratify new contracts with massive bonuses, and flight attendants are now trying to get in one the action as well.
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Hyatt Offers Up to 20% Discount at 200+ Hotels in Asia Pacific
Hyatt has launched a new promotion for World of Hyatt members, offering up to 20% discount at many properties in the Asia Pacific region. The post Hyatt Offers Up to 20% Discount at 200+ Hotels in Asia Pacific appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Boss Scolded Employee Who Didn’t Give Their First Class Upgrade to Her
Imagine for a moment that you have a bunch of frequent flyer miles with a particular airline. And status, too. Maybe you fly with them a lot. Maybe you churn…
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New California Bill Targets Security Line Cutters
There's a new bipartisan bill that was just introduced in California, and it is targeting airport security lines.
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Armenian Remembrance Day In Los Angeles
It is a quiet day in Los Angeles today, as we remember the Armenian Genocide across the sprawling county. Yet it is an important day to reflect on the capacity for human depravity and how overcoming that starts by recognizing evil. Armenian Remembrance Day 2024 My son is off from...
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Blueprint by JetBlue Promises a Better Passenger Experience
JetBlue announced today a new feature for passengers called Blueprint by JetBlue. The post Blueprint by JetBlue Promises a Better Passenger Experience appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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Apple Event Spring 2024 Preview: iPads & More
Tune in for the Apple Event on May 7 for the launch of the latest iPads and accessories. Get all the details on the new innovations. The post Apple Event Spring 2024 Preview: iPads & More appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Failed United Miles Transfer Sparks DOT Showdown: Airline Says Tough Luck, IT Issues Are Customer’s Problem
Last month a Chase Ultimate Rewards member transferred their points to United, in order to book an award that showed as available at United.com, but wasn’t really available. United wouldn’t send his points back to Chase, and he complained to the Department of Transportation that this was an unfair and...
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Chase Bank Extends Pay Yourself Back Program to the Disney Visa Cardholders
Chase began the Pay Yourself Back program in June 2020 to allow cardholders to redeem Ultimate Rewards points for expenses. It was initially introduced to keep users interested in earning…
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Sam’s Club giving 10%-20% off gift cards for Disney, Southwest & Instacart from May 3-5
Sam’s Club has released its next Instant Savings Book and there are some doorbusters going live on May 3 which give decent discounts on gift cards for Disney, Southwest and Instacart. The Deal Sam’s Club will be offering the following gift card deals: $100 Disney for $90 $500 Southwest for...
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Spirit Halloween Celebrates Halfway to Halloween With A Chance to Stay in the Lizzie Borden House
Halloween is my favorite holiday. I’ve been fortunate enough to celebrate across the country… The post Spirit Halloween Celebrates Halfway to Halloween With A Chance to Stay in the Lizzie Borden House appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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United Airlines Offers More Insight On “Polaris Plus” Product
After asking MileagePlus members about their interest in an upgraded “Polaris Plus” seat, United Airlines has offered additional details about what such a product might look like onboard. United Airlines Offers More Details On “Polaris Plus” On April 17, 2024 United Airlines held a (delayed) earnings call, reporting a quarterly...
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Citi and Chase Premium Cards Will Cover Higher Global Entry Fee
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a few weeks ago that the price of Global Entry will increase by 20%. The post Citi and Chase Premium Cards Will Cover Higher Global Entry Fee appeared first on Miles to Memories.
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LAX is Renaming its Terminals And Gates
Only a few terminals will be renamed. The post LAX is Renaming its Terminals And Gates appeared first on SamChui.com.
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April 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: Okura Nikko Hotels One Harmony – up to 2,000 bonus points at select hotels in Japan
Today's Bonus Offer Highlight is Okura Nikko Hotels offering up to 2,000 bonus One Harmony points per night for stays in the Kansai region of Japan. Check out all of the new bonuses added today here: The post April 24 Bonus Offer Highlight: Okura Nikko Hotels One Harmony – up to...
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Review: Thompson Hotel Seattle
During a recent trip to Seattle, I spent a night at the 152-room Thompson Seattle, which opened in 2016. Not to go on a tangent right out the gate, but the hotel markets itself as being a boutique hotel — Thompson properties regularly do this, but is a hotel of...
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Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card – 3 Reasons It’s One Of The Best!
The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an incredible card with a sign up bonus easily worth over $1,000. And now it is even easier to get, because Chase has ...
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In 10 pics: Conrad New York Midtown Review
Conrad New York Midtown – Introduction and Booking After my weekend stay at the Residence Inn Manhattan to watch the… The post In 10 pics: Conrad New York Midtown Review appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Lounge hopping across United Club Lounges in Newark Terminal C
United Club Lounge Newark – Introduction On a recent (Jan 2024) trip to Vegas, I spent some time at Newark… The post Lounge hopping across United Club Lounges in Newark Terminal C appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp – Desert Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan
Wadi Rum Jordan – Introduction After our time in Amman, we journeyed south to explore the mesmerizing beauty of Wadi… The post Memories Aicha Luxury Camp – Desert Glamping in Wadi Rum, Jordan appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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NEXUS application fee is about to increase by 140%
NEXUS membership has been one of my best investments in travel. It has saved me hundreds of hours in wait… The post NEXUS application fee is about to increase by 140% appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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What did you book? – Waldorf Astoria in Europe, St Regis Maldives and Al Maha
In this March’s instalment of What Did You Book, Sash and Mohammad talk about what they have been up to… The post What did you book? – Waldorf Astoria in Europe, St Regis Maldives and Al Maha appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 3
Loyalty Program Strategy – Introduction In part two, we did a comparison between fixed points and flexible points. Highlighting their… The post Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 3 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 2
Loyalty Program Strategy – Introduction To recap, in part one of crafting your Loyalty Program Strategy, we discussed the following… The post Loyalty Program Strategy for Beginners – Part 2 appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.
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Aiana Chef’s Tasting Menu – a PMB team celebration in Ottawa!
Aiana Chef’s Tasting Menu – The Occasion To celebrate our first anniversary as a team, the Points Miles and Bling… The post Aiana Chef’s Tasting Menu – a PMB team celebration in Ottawa! appeared first on Points Miles and Bling.