I signed up for the email list for the Four Seasons after staying at the Four Seasons Mauritius earlier this year and I must say that their approach to email is interesting. They don't ever run discounts, which makes sense as a luxury brand trying to keep a luxurious status. They do, however, highlight their beautiful destinations and make me want to visit them each time I open … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Tanzania Resort – Luxury on the Serengeti National Park
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Hilton Honors Increases Stay Requirements to Make Gold and Diamond
I really want to have this post title say Hilton Increases Stay Requirement to Make Gold and Platinum. Drats! Says the One Guy that actually achieves Hilton Status through staying at their hotels That's really how I feel about this announcement from Hilton, since I have been a Gold member for years and don't remember an actual time where I made the status on hotel … [Read more...] about Hilton Honors Increases Stay Requirements to Make Gold and Diamond
Reader Question: Best Way to Get from DFW to SJD on AA Miles
Reader Question from Molly in Dallas, TX: Do you have any tips for last minute frequent flyers from Dallas (DFW) to Cabo San Lucas (SJD). Direct Flights Only. Dates of Travel are 1/2/2013 to 1/5/2013. Need to Fly American. I have plenty of American Airlines and American Express points. DFW to SJD Flights in the New Year Thanks for the question Molly. You are my first reader … [Read more...] about Reader Question: Best Way to Get from DFW to SJD on AA Miles
Europe for Under $1,000 on Alitalia and Delta are Back Again
European travel was available for less than $1,000 last month and appears to be back again for two Skyteam Alliance members. Both Alitalia and Delta have sent emails announcing that similar deals are available if you can book by November 27th. For the Alitalia deals, origins appear to be from East coast cities in the US and fly to a variety of large cities in Italy. For … [Read more...] about Europe for Under $1,000 on Alitalia and Delta are Back Again
Four Seasons Black Friday Deal for 2012: Enter to Win $2,500 Gift Card
Four Seasons Black Friday: Four Seasons is offering a $2,500 gift card to a lucky winner with no purchase necessary While the email makes it look as if you need to purchase a gift card, if you read the fine print, you can enter without ordering the card. I was able to confirm this and successfully register for the promotion myself. While sharing this information may end up … [Read more...] about Four Seasons Black Friday Deal for 2012: Enter to Win $2,500 Gift Card
Chase Ink Bold and Jetsetter Team Up for Exclusive Hotel Deals
Today I received a promotional email from Chase announcing exclusive hotel deals for Chase Ink customers. Being an Ink Bold cardholder and frequent Jetsetter user, I was curious to see what they had to offer. Unfortunately, they don't set any price expectations in the email, so you are forced to go to the website to see prices. Even worse, you need to register with … [Read more...] about Chase Ink Bold and Jetsetter Team Up for Exclusive Hotel Deals