If you carry a Visa Signature card (sorry – US only), then you can sign up and get free Hilton Gold Status through August 31, 2011. Stay three times during that period and have your Gold Status extended to March 2013. For those of you like me who are already Diamond (or Gold members), you…
Beach Villa at the Conrad Rangali Island Maldives
Our island host lead us to Beach Villa 106. The first thing I noticed was a wooden contraption to allow you to wash off your feet with a bucket of water. As we entered the room, I was stunned at how truly beautiful the room was. Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 1…
Conrad Lounge in Male and Seaplane to Rangali Island
We woke up very early at the Trader’s Hotel, back into our travel clothes-no word on our luggage; and headed to grab some breakfast. They had a very nice buffet for about $25 a person. After breakfast an employee walked us over to the dock and we took the hotel’s speedboat back to the airport,…
An update on the American Express Premier offer
I have an update on the American Express Rewards Premier offer. Apparently this offer was targeted for Columbia University graduates. Their offer was for 50,000 Membership Reward points after $500 spend in 3 months and no annual fee for 2 years. My wife had applied and was approved through the link and so she called…
Targeted offer for fast track to Gold Medallion status with Delta
Via FrequentFlyerBonuses, Delta has a targeted promotion to earn Gold Medallion Status by flying two paid round trip domestic flights or one paid international flight on Delta. You must register first and then book your trips online and travel by December 31st. Chances are this won’t work for any of us – but I sometimes…
Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 2
Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 1 Trip to the Maldives – the flights part 2 Conrad Lounge in Mali and Seaplane to Rangali Island Beach Villa at the Conrad Maldives Euro swimsuits and Turtles The main pool and snorkeling Our luggage arrives, Vilu, and the Quiet Zone The employee strike The strike…
I’m now approved for Global Entry
I’ve always wanted to apply for the Global Entry program that allows you to shortcut the passport control line. It wasn’t until American Express Platinum card offered to refund the $100 application fee that I actually decided to do it. You first must apply online and pay the $100 application fee. My $100 statement credit…
Delta Economy Comfort seats
I usually book my trips far in advance and try and snag the exit row aisle seat to make the journey as comfortable as possible. For the first time on this trip, I experienced the new Economy Comfort seats on my Salt Lake City – Paris leg. It actually only happened by chance – as…
Thoughts from my current trip
I’m in the midst of a quick jaunt to Sweden, Germany, and Cyprus. Some quick thoughts: 1. Overheard a husband and wife arguing about who should get the upgrade at the Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris. I wrote about my own debate here. The guy was digging in his heels and bringing out all…
American Express Premier Rewards offer – 50,000 Membership Rewards points and no annual fee for 2 years
I don’t usually post links to credit card offers – but this one is intriguing. American Express is offering a Premier Rewards card where you pay no annual fee for two years and receive 50,000 Membership Rewards points with a $500 spend in the first three months. If you don’t see this offer, clear your…
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