TRAVEL-HACKING

Another year has passed with the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card. It’s clear that my usage of this card has been minimal, and the “free annual night” (up to a 35,000 …

The good news keeps coming from the Marriott Bonvoy camp. Marriott Bonvoy Gives Business Owners An Additional 15 Elite Night Credits It looks like Marriott Bonvoy has [finally] backtracked on their [stupid] …

Marriott has [surprisingly] added a new limited-time spending offer for grocery stores across all of the credit cards in their portfolio. But is it a good offer? Limited-Time Offer: Earn 6X On …

On my recent stay at the Andaz Singapore, I was pleasantly surprised to find my [complimentary] mini-bar had something I hadn’t encountered before – Andaz Pale Ale. Sure, it had the Andaz …

For my final night [this trip] in Singapore (and Asia for that matter), I decided to go big and check out something new – the Andaz Singapore. This would be my second …

With 28 lounges, choosing a lounge at Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) can be somewhat of a crapshoot. I chose the Blossom Lounge in Terminal 4, here’s the review. Review: Blossom Lounge, Terminal …

Bali was wonderful. My stays at the Hyatt Regency Bali and Conrad Bali were both excellent, and I was sad to say goodbye to the island (and the country). I made one …

During my stay at the Conrad Bali, I had the opportunity to check out the Conrad Suites Lounge. Here is the review. Review: Conrad Suites Lounge, Conrad Bali (Bali, Indonesia) Editor’s Note: …

As my taxi headed to the Conrad Bali, I couldn’t help but wonder, “why am I switching hotels?” I had just stayed a couple of nights at the Hyatt Regency Bali, and …

Having just flown in from Yogykarta, I was ready to hit the ground running as it was my first time in Bali, Indonesia. I was lucky enough to check out a couple …

From our hotel, the Hyatt Regency Yogykarta, to the temples of Borobudur, Mendut and Candi Pawon, and Prambanan, Yogykarta, Indonesia, had been wonderful. It was time to head out for our next …

Citi announced this week they are making some major changes to the Citi Premier credit card. The question is, “will these changes be positive or negative?” Let’s take a look. Major Changes …

After having just discussed how the Chase Sapphire Reserve’s new benefits are potentially worth the increased annual fee (especially during 2020), it seems like Chase has given us yet another reason to …

In January 2020, just a few short months ago, Chase issued several new benefits to their Sapphire Reserve credit card. Back then, some argued the new benefits wouldn’t outweigh the increased annual …

Stocked up on last-minute gifts (and Grand Royal Black whisky) from the duty-free story across the way, we made our final stop in Yangon at the Priority Pass-friendly Mingalar Sky Lounge. Review: …

Get 50% Off Sundays when You Stay Friday and Saturday at Participating Hilton Hotels and Resorts! Lately, I’ve been pleasantly surprised with American Express (see my recent posts on the Platinum Card …

After a great stay at the Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, it seemed only right I checked out the Swan’s sister property, the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel. Review: Walt Disney World …

Having just landed at MCO in Orlando, I wasted no time in grabbing a taxi and heading over to get my first taste of the Disney World experience, the Walt Disney World …

If you read this blog [semi-regularly], you’ll no doubt already know I’m a big fan of Las Vegas. That being said, I usually stick to my usual favorites, but I will try …

So there I was, trying to figure out how best to use up my free annual night certificate courtesy of the Marriott Bonvoy Business credit card from American Express when I stumbled …