Sharing the tricks and tools of better travel
First of all, a hat tip to Mommy Points for sharing with us Chase's new offer for the Hyatt Visa credit card. Apparently all the details are the same except it now provides TWO free nights at any Hyatt hotel after the first purchase instead of just one. Previously the second night was received after spending $1,000 in three months. I'll have to get … [Read more...]
Over the weekend I tweeted an article from the BBC that looked into the history of sleep. Apparently there used to be two two distinct periods of sleep. People would go to bed for "first sleep," wake up for a few hours, and then go back for "second sleep." Scientists call this segmented sleep. But as the world became more industrialized and … [Read more...]
Hat tip to Gary at View from the Wing for sharing yet another opportunity for free top-tier Platinum status in the A|Club loyalty program for Accor hotels. These include many European brands as well as a few that have some locations in the U.S. Since this offer is targeted at Citi credit card holders in the U.A.E., I would expect it to get … [Read more...]
I haven’t talked much about hotels on my blog so far. Usually it’s the airline status I’m concerned about, so I’m all about how I can fly the most for less. As for hotels, I either have family or friends to stay with or sometimes go for the cheapest option on Hotwire. But I do like knowing exactly which hotel I’m booking when it isn't … [Read more...]
For those of you new to my blog since joining BoardingArea, "The High Life" is my series on food and spirits, similar to the occasional diversions you'll read about at the Points, Miles, & Martinis Happy Hour. I try to keep them travel related because cuisine is a big reason I enjoy new destinations, but in truth they're a break for me after … [Read more...]
