Hyatt Awesome Winter and Spring Promotion – Double Points and More
Hyatt is out with their Winter/Spring promotion, and it doesn’t disappoint. They’re opening up the flood gates with 2x bonus points on all stays and a 1,500 point bonus per stay if you hold the World of Hyatt card. Details below. Promotion Details The Hyatt Promotion is quite simple, and laid out in basic terms: All Members: Register to earn 2X points everywhere, starting with your second qualifying stay from February 15...
Admirals Club Flagship Lounge Chicago, Review
The Admiral’s Club in Chicago’s O’Hare airport encompasses two levels with the middle level being the coveted flagship lounge. On a recent trip through Chicago on an Iberia Business Class ticket, we were granted entry to this exclusive retreat. American has differing level of Admiral’s club in their program, with the top being the Flagship lounges. Only found in hub cities, Flagship lounges offer a much more...
Hyatt House New York City, Hotel Review
Tiny rooms are standard in most NYC hotels, so finding an affordable option that has space to relax, a kitchen, and a free breakfast is like finding a unicorn. Enter, the Hyatt House NYC. Located at the intersection of 28th and 6th, it lies just a few short blocks from both the Empire State building and Penn Station. The room is huge. Well, huge in New York standards. Upon entering, the bed is right in front of you with a nice comfy...
BREAKING: All New York Residents now Banned from Global Entry, Nexus. TSA Precheck Not yet Affected
In a sweeping order, the acting head of the DHS has eliminated applications of Global Entry and other Trusted Travel Programs for all New York Residents.
Did your Uber account get cancelled? Check your email for discounts
Earlier than week many of you may have tried to use your account only to find that your entire was suspended. For no reason other than what can best be described as a computer glitch, Uber cancelled tens of thousands of accounts, mostly accounts that were loaded with gift cards or Uber cash. Considering the amount of cards that were sold over the past few months at a discount via many retailers, the...
Is Flying First Class all it’s Cracked Up To Be?
We get a lot of sideways looks in our daily lives when we tell people that we only travel in first class. People like to assume that it is because we’re made of money or the blog gives us tens of thousands of dollars a month in income (hint, it doesn’t). Ben and I made a pact back in 2013 that we would do everything possible to fly in first or business class on every single flight that we take, and at the MINIMUM fly in...
Hyatt Herald Square NYC Hotel, a Hotel Review
Hyatt offers a wide range of options for hotels in the NYC area, with options ranging from the over the top Park Hyatt to the family friendly Hyatt House with full kitchens. The Hyatt Herald Square offers a centralized location with an epic rooftop bar (and free views of the Empire State Building). While the rooms are a little bit on the small side, they offer the perfect mix of amenities in a great part of town. The Hotel The...
Delta One 757 Domestic Service, a Flight Review
On select Boeing 757 transcontinental routes, Delta offers their full flat-bed Delta One service. Recently I was able to snag a great deal on a flight from New York’s JFK to Seattle and had the chance to experience all aspects of this awesome flight. From the lounge to the food options to the seat, the entire experience wildly exceeded my expectations. Check-In Experience This flight was operated out of JFK’s Terminal 4...
How NOT to Fly on Etihad’s A380 (A Cautionary Tale)
Just because you have the miles in your account doesn’t mean that you should always redeem them for a flight. Here’s a cautionary tale about how not to use your miles, and a better way to do it!
Fitness Model Kicked out of Qantas Lounge, Claims Gender Discrimination
Fitness model and former WWE wrestler Natalie Eva Marie has accused Qantas of gender discrimination after she was kicked out of a Qantas lounge for allegedly violating their dress code. In a society where people will jump to social media to levy accusations at corporations for the smallest of slights, I’m siding with Qantas on this one, and I’m calling foul at her claim that the airline is doing anything unsightly. Check...