For those of you using Foursquare, the spend $10 at a local small business and get a $5 statement credit is back. If you’ve never used Foursquare, or synced your card, go here for instructions on how to do this. In order to enable this deal, search for a small business through Foursquare and “check…
SPG gave me a Platinum bracelet
Is it to recognize my dedication to the Starwood chain? Or to help staff members quickly recognize the really annoying and demanding guests? 🙂 Hmmm…..
Only 5 1/2 hours to go
I’m flying to Maui as a non-elite on United. No Economy Plus for me – just straight Economy. Above is the extent of my legroom – going to be a fun flight!
Why I chose United Economy over British Airways First Class
I made preparations to experience British Airways First Class all the way back in 2009 by applying for the British Airways Visa Card when there was a 100,000 British Airways Avios sign up bonus. My wife did the same and we each hit the $2000 spend in order to get the total of 200,000 Avios…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya – Elmina
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home It was finally time to check out of the Holiday Inn Accra. As I mentioned before it was a great hotel for a great…
Review of Holiday Inn Accra
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home I landed in the airport in Accra. A business colleague was waiting for me at the airport. We took a cab to the Holiday…
$10 free from American Express for shopping in Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia is live
The $10 free statement credit for shopping at a local business in Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia is live. You can register your card at https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/en/bos/ https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/en/chi/ https://enroll.amexnetwork.com/US/en/phil/ If you’ve already linked up your American Express with your Twitter account, you can simply tweet #AmexShopBos, #AmexShopChi, or #AmexShopPhi to enroll. The terms are: Limit one per…
$10 free from American Express for shopping in Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia
American Express is giving away a $10 statement credit for their Shop Small promotion for small businesses in Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia. You must register your American Express card via Facebook, Twitter, foursquare, or online at www.shopsmallnow.com. Registration starts June 21st and the promotion runs from June 21st to July 4th. It will be interesting…
Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya – the flights
Index The human pin cushion Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya trip report – pre-trip The flights Accra Coconut Grove The rain forest Nigeria Air and Sheraton Flight problems Kenya The trip home I had to apply for a visa for Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya. I used a travel broker for all three but made a mistake…
My Starwood dilemma
I’ve heading to Hawaii soon and had enough points to book 8 rewards nights at a Starwood property. We are staying 9 nights so the last night I booked by paying for the room. Originally the extra night reservation was for $380 – but after having read Loyalty Traveler’s post about getting a free night…
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