My wife and I lived in Honolulu from 2010-13 and like to go back about once a year. It has been fun to see the developments that have taken place over time. On this recent trip, I noted a number of improvements around Waikiki that you might want to check out for yourself on an…
In 2015 we stayed at the Hyatt Regency in Waikiki using the two free nights from the Hyatt Credit Card. Keeping the credit card is a no brainer since the annual fee is offset by a free night, but only up to Tier 4. That meant that the Hyatt Regency was just out of reach,…
I’ll be the first to admit that I much prefer to fly in First Class, but when that upgrade doesn’t come through I want my ride in economy to be the best it can be. Usually, we get seats in the Exit Row and then hope for the upgrade. However, Alaska has a new scheme…
First stop on our winter mileage run was San Diego. I worried about all the rain I had heard about in California, but it turned out cloudy and dry. San Diego is a great town and we looked forward to spending a couple of days there. I looked forward to checking out the new Hilton…
Part of the addiction dedication to frequent flying is seeing those mileage counters roll over to zero on New Year’s Day and knowing you have to figure out a way to fly a bunch more flights so you can keep your status for the following year. OF course, ideally you would get your employer to…
A couple of winners from the previous contest came back and couldn’t use their upgrades from Michael and now reader Joe has volunteered a couple of more. They expire and must be flown (not just booked) by 31 Jan. More importantly, they can only be used on a W fare or higher. Photo courtesy United.com…
I am not a big fan of booking at a hotel brand that I have never heard of. While sometimes a surprise can be pleasant, just as often it turns into a disappointment. I would much rather count on the consistency of a name brand such as Hilton when booking. At a recent conference in…
Thanks to everyone who commented trying to win one of four United GPUs. As I mentioned, these come courtesy of Michael there is more to that story. Michael has written a travel book and I wanted to publish the links so that all of you can check it out as well. Titled “The Millennial’s Guide…
Traveling creates experiences and memories that you will remember for the rest of your life. These moments are what make life more meaningful, especially if spent with your loved ones. It’s not all a walk in the park though. Aside from the cost of travel that you need to consider, there’s also the common problem…
Reader Michael has kindly volunteered to give away Four United Global Premier Upgrades. As with the giveaway before, please read the rules for using these upgrades. They are not straightforward to use and need a W fare class or higher. Provide a comment to this post and I will randomly pick four winners on Thursday. …
