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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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Caroline Astor Suite at St. Regis Bangkok

Pic: Bedroom Caroline Astor Suite 1924 at St. Regis Bangkok (May 2012) For most of my trips, I book hotels in advance.  This has a number of advantages: better rates, better point strategies, no stress to find suitable accommodation, etc… …

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Weekend in Barcelona

Pic: Museu Nacional d Art de Catalunya, Barcelona (Apr 2012) Barcelona, my third Brussels Airlines #Flyday trip.  Faro was first, Bristol was second.  Several more Flyday trips will follow, with Venice booked for this weekend and Warsaw for next weekend. …

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Honeymoon Suite at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City

Pic: Honeymoon Suite Bedroom at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City (Feb 2012) Originally I had planned to stay at only one hotel in Seoul, the Grand Hyatt.  But in the end, I added two more: Sheraton D Cube City and…

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