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How to pronounce Qatar

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In my experience, Qatar can be an interesting country to visit and Qatar Airways is a terrific way to fly.  Pronouncing "Qatar," though, is...
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A possible path around 5/24, an uncourteous courtesy, new Aeroplan partners and more [Saturday...

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Get a courtesy call that comes across as anything but courteous, an exciting new Aeroplan partnership, a possible path around 5/24 and more from...
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LifeMiles devaluation appears here to stay [Saturday Selection]

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We've been a bit behind on our Saturday Selections, so some of this week's picks come from assorted times throughout the past month. From...
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Capital One Premier Collection to compete with perk-heavy hotel programs

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Earlier this week, news broke that Capital One has will soon launch a new premium hotel booking engine for Capital One Venture X cardholders...
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How to move Radisson points to Radisson Americas now

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Radisson Hotels -- the international Radisson program that includes properties outside of the Americas -- has made significant changes to its loyalty program. The changes...
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IHG’s Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel South Beach, Miami. Bottom Line Review.

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I just completed a three night stay at the Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel South Beach Miami.  Even though I was there for a meeting/event, I...
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Food tour of the Turkish business class lounge in Istanbul [Video]

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Many of you are well aware that Greg just wrapped up an epic adventure with our 3 Cards, 3 Continents challenge - a trip...
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Gulf Air 787 business class: Bottom line review

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After flying Egyptair business class from Washington to Cairo, Turkish regional business class to Istanbul and onward to Muscat, and Oman Air to Bangkok,...
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A whirlwind day in Bangkok: Flower market & Grand Palace (#3C3CTeamNick)

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After visiting Muscat, Oman, I flew next to Bangkok on Oman Air and spent a day running around the city in the sweltering heat....
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Bilt adds monthly double rewards day (6x dining!), limited-time Virgin cruise discount

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Bilt Rewards announced a couple of cool enhancements today that both make the program more exciting in a broader sense as well as specifically...
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Radisson Rewards Americas Fall Promo: Earn 3,000 Bonus Points Per Night

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Radisson Rewards Americas' Fall promotion is now live and awards 3,000 bonus points per night for all stays until December 15th, starting with the...
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Snorkeling with whale sharks and sea turtles in Oman (#3C3CTeamNick)

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Last week, on the third day of my #3Cards3Continents trip, I visited Muscat, Oman for a day. I arrived just after midnight and left...
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Istanbul: Yacht cruise across the Bosphorus and a junior suite at the Crowne Plaza...

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While I've been all over Instagram this past week, I haven't had much opportunity for proper blog updates on my travels. I intend to...
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United Polaris Lounge SFO Bottom Line Review

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My first 3 Cards, 3 Continents flight was United Polaris Business class from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tokyo Haneda.  This was my...

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