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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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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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Book with Points! Mr & Mrs Smith Properties Are Now Part of World of Hyatt
World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem points at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith. The post Book with Points! Mr & Mrs Smith Properties Are Now Part of World of Hyatt appeared first on...
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Snickers’ New Commercial Mocks Annoying Airline Passengers
If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember one of Snickers candy bar’s most popular jingles: Snickers satisfies you! Well, I’ll tell ya – that commercial WORKED. Because until…
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Save 45% on 10,000 Best Western Rewards Points With Daily Getaways — April 24, 2024
You can save 45 percent on the purchase of 10,000 Best Western Rewards points — which never expire — for $55.00 through the Daily Getaways of today, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 1:00 in the afternoon Eastern Daylight Time. No more than a maximum of... The post Save 45% on 10,000 Best Western Rewards...
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8 Things To Know About New Government Rules For Airline Fees (That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else)
The federal government has issued a final rule for how airlines disclose their fees, and requiring prompt refund of fees when they don’t provide the promised service. It largely will not change how most passengers experience airlines most of the time. Airlines already disclose their fees, and generally provide refunds for...
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BankAmeriDeals double cashback coming 4/29-5/10
Bank of America will once again be offering double cashback on select BankAmeriDeals. The promotion starts on April 29 and will last for almost two weeks. The Deal Earn double cashback on BankAmeriDeals. Key Terms Offer valid April 29-May 10, 2024. Quick Thoughts It’s hard to know how great this...
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My Surprsingly Comfortable JAL 787-9 Business Class Flight
Reading the reviews out there, I thought I was going to step off my Japan Airlines (JAL) 787-9 business class flight with a sore back…but I found the seat perfectly comfortable. JAL 787-9 Business Class: My First Impressions After my glorious flight to Tokyo Haneda in JAL First Class, I...
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More Than 700 Boutique and Luxury Hotels From Mr & Mrs Smith Are Now Bookable With Hyatt
Back in June, I wrote about how Hyatt had closed the acquisition of luxury… The post More Than 700 Boutique and Luxury Hotels From Mr & Mrs Smith Are Now Bookable With Hyatt appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Breeze Airways Adds Five New Routes and Resumes Two
Breeze Airways is adding five new routes and resuming two as part of its… The post Breeze Airways Adds Five New Routes and Resumes Two appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Details: Hyatt Launches Mr & Mrs Smith Partnership
In June 2023, Hyatt acquired luxury booking platform Mr & Mrs Smith. The plan was for Mr & Mrs Smith properties to eventually be integrated into the World of Hyatt booking platform, and that’s now starting to go live. Let’s go over all the details.
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Hyatt’s Mr & Mrs Smith now live (details broke my heart)
When Hyatt announced their purchase of Mr & Mrs Smith, I was very excited. After all, Mr & Mrs Smith’s collection of independent hotels includes incredible properties and brands like the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur California; Virgin Limited Edition properties including the luxury safari properties Mahali Mzuri and...
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Unlock Ultra-Luxe Stays With New Hyatt Option: Earn And Redeem Points At Over 700 Mr & Mrs Smith Hotels
A year after acquiring Mr & Mrs Smith, Hyatt has integrated the luxury booking platform into its World of Hyatt loyalty program, allowing members to earn and redeem points at over 700 properties, expanding their coverage to 20 new countries and enabling additional benefits like double dipping on American AAdvantage...
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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.