Citi ThankYou points sweet spots for high value redemptions
While ThankYou points came out less valuable than Chase or Amex points when we last updated our Reasonable Redemption Values (See: A big change...
Redeem Aeroplan online for Cathay Pacific and GOL
Air Canada Aeroplan miles can now be redeemed online for awards on Cathay Pacific and GOL. The partnership with Cathay Pacific is very limited, so...
Radisson Blu Maldives finally opens (70K per night including breakfast)
If you had "Radisson finally opens its Maldives resort" on your pandemic surprise bingo card, congratulations on marking that one off: amidst a global...
[Update: Working again] Radisson standard awards not available (but e-certs work)
Update 8/15/20: This appears to be resolved as I am now finding standard award room availability in both the US and abroad whether using...
(EXPIRED) 30% off Etihad award tickets
Etihad Guest is offering 30% off on saver ("Guest" level) award tickets in all classes of service that are booked by August 27, 2020 for travel...
Bottom Line Reviews
I hate writing reviews. And, I hate reading reviews too. But reviews can be useful. For these reasons, we've been writing "bottom line reviews." ...
Lap infant award tickets for less: New Aeroplan fee is $25 CAD or 2500...
Lap infant award ticket prices vary widely between programs, but Air Canada's Aeroplan is going from being one of the best options for lap infant...
Ventana Big Sur during the pandemic — a reader’s experience
It's no secret that my wife and I absolutely loved our stay at Hyatt's Ventana Big Sur. But... we stayed before the pandemic changed...
“World’s Best” points-bookable hotels & resorts in the continental United States 2020
Travel & Leisure recently published their World's Best Awards for 2020. Using survey data, they rated the world's best destinations, airlines, resorts, etc. For...
The most Incredible Hyatt suites bookable with points worldwide
Earlier this week we took a look at The Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the United States. I find it...
By Deal or Destination? How do you travel?
When planning a vacation, do you decide your destination and then look for travel deals? Or, does the travel deal determine your destination? This...
Park Hyatt Zanzibar Royal Residence for 30K points per night
Following my post "Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the US," I've been researching the most exciting bookable-with-points premium suites outside...
Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the US
Last week we learned that it is now possible to use points to book Hyatt suites online. This makes it easier than ever before...
How To Use Hyatt’s Guest Of Honor Globalist Benefit
World of Hyatt's Globalist status is probably the most sought after status of any of the main hotel chains thanks to its generous benefits...
