I received a surprise email from AMEX that my credit limit on my SPG Business Card had been increased. Along with the email, they gave an interesting offer: $3,000 in a month would be a lot for me, but maybe would apply to Christmas shopping. However, I know there are those of you who do…
I had three free night certificates burning a hole in my pocket. They came from getting the sign-up bonus from the Chase Ritz-Carlton credit card and would expire in mid Sept. Ritz-Carlton nights are not to be spent unwisely, unlike the free nights from Marriott or Hyatt where the category level was limited. I plotted…
This was supposed to be a review about Swiss Air Business Class, but things turned out very different than planned. The wife and I were going to Budapest on vacation for four days by using United miles to fly DCA-EWR-ZRH (with a six hour layover)-BUD. Everything was all set until Tropical Storm Irma came rolling…
I was fortunate enough to travel to the French Riviera earlier this month and was very impressed. Made me homesick for California where I grew up. Flying out of Nice, I was able to experience one of several very nice private lounges which can be accessed by Priority Pass. Even though Nice is one of…
I flew a redeye on BA for my recent trip to Nice, which of course means a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). I was actually looking forward to the trip just to be able to try out BA’s lounge there. How did I get access? Not through flying Business unfortunately, nor through a lounge…
I rarely fly out of Terminal B at Newark, so I researched lounges that I would qualify for using the Loungebuddy app. Turns out Priority Pass gave me access to a strangely named lounge – “The Art & Lounge”. I made the mistake of going through security and looking for the lounge, but couldn’t find…
Although it has been open since June 30th, I only just got a chance to visit the new Alaska Lounge in Terminal C of the Seattle Airport. It was certainly worth the wait – I was very impressed by the modernity and thoughts on customer comfort and convenience. Getting into an Alaska Lounge is a…
Received a very enticing email today for American: 10,000 miles per night? Yes, please! However, when checking out the details it was not quite so lucrative. I checked for a trip to Honolulu that we are planning for January. The Booking.com site lists the number of miles earned depending on the hotel. Here is an…
I was unaware, but MGM Resorts has a Veterans Employee Network Group. They have developed a special program associated with the M Life Program called the Military & Veterans Program or MVP. It is open to active military, veterans and their spouses. All you need is a military ID to sign up at any MGM…
I have the best daughter in the world. Yes, I know some of you think the same thing, but I am confident that mine is the best. She is in her fourth year at Med School, her big upcoming activity is flying around the U.S. this fall to interview for residency programs. As such, I…
