Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
We’re ending our first year of having Platinum Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy. It’s been nice since we were able to use our suite night upgrades in London and also…
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Category: Club Lounge
Taking Food Out Of Club Lounge?
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
There are times when you see a guest taking a banana, water bottle, or glass of wine out from the club lounge, but I have not previously seen some walk out with plates of food. I was surprised to see these two gentlemen walk out from the club lounge with food. Is it so difficult […]
Review: Grand Club Lounge At The Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand)
Written by Flying High On Points @ Flying High On Points
Review: Grand Club Lounge At The Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand) On my stay at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok, I cashed in an Explorist Club Lounge reward for lounge access and breakfast at the Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok’s Grand Club Lounge. Here’s my review. The Grand Club Lounge View From The Grand Club […]
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Read MoreFinally! Virgin Atlantic Upper Class JFK-LHR. Great ground experience, decent in-flight one.
Written by roberto.cusato82@gmail.com @ Airways and Travels
Of all the airlines traveling across the Atlantic, Virgin Atlantic is surely the one that stirs more emotions among fellow travelers. The airline projects a hip, trendy image, that I had the chance to savor during my visit to the Club Lounge at JFK before my Singapore Airlines flight in November 2016. As I was …
7+ Ways To Eat For FREE While Traveling
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Food is probably of the biggest expenses most people factor into their travel budgets. Sure, you can eat every meal at McDonald’s, but if you’re traveling abroad, you probably want to experience something of the local culture. Food is one… Continue Reading →
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Read More4 Cheap Ways to Fly Business Class From New York to Dubai Using Miles
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Reader Khalid is new to this hobby and wants to book a business class ticket from New York to Dubai using airline miles. His preference is to fly one of the big three Middle Eastern carriers (Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways). Furthermore,… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreHow Club1 Hotels Saved Me Almost $1,300 at the Nizuc Resort in Cancun
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
It was Mother’s Day and one week before I was supposed to start a new job. I needed a vacation and a Mother’s Day gift, so I decide to travel someplace and bring my mom along. My plan to travel… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreMy Stay at the Conrad Dubai During New Year’s Eve 2016
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
After a great stay at the Conrad Makkah, I chose the Conrad Dubai for our stay over New Year’s. The Conrad Dubai is a gorgeous hotel located on Sheikh Zayed Road, close to public transportation. So it was a bit disappointing when it… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreAmex Platinum Changes: Why the $550 Annual Fee Is Worth It
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
American Express is making some changes to the Amex Platinum card that has some cardholders ready to cut up their cards. I, on the other hand, applaud the changes…though I could do without the fee hike. That’s right, on March 30… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreCombating the Heard Mentality in This Hobby
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
There is a tendency in this community to follow the heard. That’s normal in any group – people look towards each other for advice and in this case, that pertains to how we earn and redeem our miles. There’s nothing innately wrong with… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreReview: Conrad Makkah Executive Lounge and Al Mearaj Restaurant
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
While our three rooms at the Conrad Makkah were booked under two Hilton HHonors Diamond and one Gold account, all of us received executive club lounge access. In addition, we were offered breakfast at the Al Mearaj restaurant, which I think beat the… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreWorld of Hyatt: Hacking Hyatt’s New Rewards Program
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
Say that three times fast. Yesterday, Hyatt introduced a new rewards program called World of Hyatt, which will go into effect on March 1, 2017. The changes are negative for most people, especially those who earn elite status via mattress… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreMORE Free Stuff From Club1 Hotels + $150 Hotel Credit Giveaway
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
The $150 Hotel Credit Giveaway ends tomorrow at 8:30 PM (PT), so be sure to claim your free Club1 Hotels membership and leave a comment in the designated post letting me know where you’d like to spend the credit. Club1… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreHotel Review: Hyatt Regency Paris Charles de Gaulle
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
My stay at the Hyatt Regency Paris Charles De Gaulle wasn’t planned but turned out to be just what I needed. After a hellish few days, I ended up at Charles De Gaulle Airport, which is perhaps the worst airport… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreWhine Wednesday: Loading Up Personal Food Containers At The Club Lounge Buffet
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
It’s another Whine Wednesday and having spent the last week in Beijing once again provides us with ample opportunity to whine, this time about people who fill up their Tupperware containers at the lounge. Some people have really no shame and bring their own containers to load up and take away food that is supposed[…]
No, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is NOT The Best Credit Card Ever
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
If you’re losing your mind over the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card, which came out yesterday to an outstanding level of hype, don’t. Contrary to what is being written about it, the Chase Sapphire Reserve is NOT the best credit card ever. It’s… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreIs the New Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Worth Keeping Long-Term?
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
By now you’ve read hundreds of headlines about the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card and you’ve been well conditioned to hit the “apply” button on your favorite blogger’s links. Undoubtedly, the Sapphire Reserve’s 100,000 point sign-up bonus is huge and a… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreReview: Hilton Munich Airport Hotel
Written by Ariana Arghandewal @ PointChaser
After a long delay in Dusseldorf resulting from a cancelled flight, I finally made it to Munich. I spent the night at the Hilton Munch Airport Hotel and then flew to Thessaloniki the next morning. The Hilton Munich Airport was formerly a… Continue Reading →
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Read MoreMileage Run #4: Sheraton Portland Airport Review and 50th Night Gift!
Written by evildoughboi @ Running for Status
I checked in after I landed at PDX around 3pm. My friends were already there and they were just settling in as well. The hotel was nice. I couldn’t get an upgrade as there were three conferences going on the Sunday we checked out. Room The room was on the club floor. The room…