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Citi ThankYou points sweet spots for high value redemptions

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While ThankYou points came out less valuable than Chase or Amex points when we last updated our Reasonable Redemption Values (See: A big change...
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Redeem Aeroplan online for Cathay Pacific and GOL

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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...
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Radisson Blu Maldives finally opens (70K per night including breakfast)

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If you had "Radisson finally opens its Maldives resort" on your pandemic surprise bingo card, congratulations on marking that one off: amidst a global...
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[Update: Working again] Radisson standard awards not available (but e-certs work)

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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...
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(EXPIRED) 30% off Etihad award tickets

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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...
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Bottom Line Reviews

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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." ...
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Lap infant award tickets for less: New Aeroplan fee is $25 CAD or 2500...

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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...
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Ventana Big Sur during the pandemic — a reader’s experience

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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...
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“World’s Best” points-bookable hotels & resorts in the continental United States 2020

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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...
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The most Incredible Hyatt suites bookable with points worldwide

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Earlier this week we took a look at The Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the United States.  I find it...
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By Deal or Destination? How do you travel?

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When planning a vacation, do you decide your destination and then look for travel deals? Or, does the travel deal determine your destination?  This...
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Park Hyatt Zanzibar Royal Residence for 30K points per night

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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...
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Most exciting Hyatt premium suites bookable with points in the US

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Last week we learned that it is now possible to use points to book Hyatt suites online.  This makes it easier than ever before...
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How To Use Hyatt’s Guest Of Honor Globalist Benefit

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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...

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