Necker Island award price probably going up. Last call for 1.2 million miles.
UPDATE: Virgin Atlantic didn't increase the award price after all. Instead they added a requirement. You must now have Silver or Gold status with the airline to make the award booking. More details can...
Top 5 reasons Necker Island may be worth 1.2 million miles
On my amazing Necker Island vacation, I had the opportunity to have lunch with Richard Branson. A reader asked if that was the highlight of my trip. The answer: no, not really. Don't get...
Necker Island Zip Line lunch with Richard Branson
This has been a crazy day on Richard Branson's Necker Island! I had lunch with Richard, participated in non-stop activities from morning to night, and was lucky to survive a pedal paddle-boarding adventure.
As usual...
Necker Island Day 3
Our third day on Richard Branson's incredible Necker Island was was mostly off-island...
First, nearly all of the guests took a motorboat trip to a local natural attraction on nearby Virgin Gorda, called The Baths. ...
Necker Island Day 2
Richard Branson's Necker island is absurdly great. Incredible views. Awesome food and service. Fantastic animals...
I've been too busy having fun to worry about writing posts, so enjoy the following video and photos instead...
And, the...
Necker Island Day 1
Background: Necker Island is Sir Richard Branson's home and favorite hideaway situated in the British Virgin Islands, a stunning and unspoiled area of the Caribbean. My wife and I are currently enjoying a 1...
Days away from Necker Island
In April, 2015, I decided that it would be cool to use miles to book a week on Sir Richard Branson’s private Island. Virgin Atlantic lists this award on their website under Partner Offers…...
[Deal Cancelled!]: Convert SPG points to Wyndham 1 to 4, plus status match
Wyndham killed this deal before it started!
Wyndham is running a crazy promo today only. Donate SPG points to charity and Wyndham will give you 4X Wyndham points in return! Plus, they'll match your SPG...
Marriott SPG sweet opportunities I missed in round 1
The Marriott SPG merger has recently opened up a wealth of new opportunities such as the ability to transfer points between programs (1 Starwood point = 3 Marriott points), and the ability to match...
Finally SPG Platinum, and my St. Regis dilemma
For my family's annual post-xmas-but-before-school-resumes trip I was planning Cape Town, South Africa (previously discussed here and here). That trip fell through. We had intended to visit a friend who lives in Cape Town...
Marriott SPG Complete Guide to Sweet Opportunities
Thanks to the Marriott Starwood merger, it is now possible to link your Marriott Rewards and SPG (Starwood Preferred Guest) accounts. By linking accounts you can now do the following:
Match Status: Marriott Gold...
Excellent hotel discounts via… Greyhound
Greyhound is now offering discounted hotel bookings to those who either book a bus trip or simply join their Road Rewards program. I joined the program this morning to see if their prices were...
Extreme Stacking gifts for over 60% back in rewards
Last week I ran a big giveaway contest to celebrate 5 years of blogging. I gave away free Club Carlson nights, 5 Fitbit Zip wireless activity trackers, 5 $75 Nike gift cards, 5 surprise...
How to get some SPG Platinum benefits without status
SPG Platinum benefits include a killer feature not found in any other major hotel chain program: “An upgrade to best available room at check-in — including a Standard Suite.” When a guest with Platinum...
