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Lufthansa Miles & More: Buy miles cheap (0,0123€ per mile)

Update Oct 12, 10PM: A number of readers reported they have experienced issues with a previous bonus points promo of MeliaRewards.  See the ‘Attention’ section for more details. Sometimes, it might make sense to buy miles.  Lufthansa Miles & More…

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TravelMagic 2012

As you might have noticed, it has been a while since my last blog post.  I’ve been extremely busy preparing travel talks and hosting my own travel seminar in Brussels, Belgium.  Last Saturday (Dec 1) was the big day, TravelMagic…

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Loyalty Programs: Account Statuses (July 2012)

Back in May 2011, I published an insight in my loyalty program statuses including the number of points and miles earned.  More than a year has passed since then, so it’s time for an update: HOTEL LOYALTY PROGRAMS 1) PRIORITY…

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The spectacular rise of Club Carlson

Pic: Deluxe room at Park Plaza Soi 18 Sukhumvit Bangkok (July 2012) Pic: Rooftop Pool Sunset at Park Plaza Soi 18 Sukhumvit Bangkok (July 2012) Back in March 2011, the Carlson Hotel Group (Radisson, Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Park Plaza…

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London 2012 Olympic Games – My Free* Hotel Room

Pic: Bart at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games (Aug 2008) My interest for next year’s Olympic Games was low.  Earlier this year, I didn’t managed to grab any London 2012 tickets in the disastrous Belgian London 2012 ticket sale nor…

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