My 2012 Mileage and Status Goals I usually set my mileage and status goals early in the year. Here it is, April 2nd, and I’m still thinking through my strategy – and that’s not a good strategy. Airlines US Airways…
I track my nights/stays/points very closely…I mean, who doesn’t? I blogged earlier this year that for several days/week the SPG thermometer, which I love, had disappeared from the website. Luckily, it reappeared a few days/weeks later. However, it seems to…
What a strange day of travel I had on Friday. For those of you who follow my posts, you’ll remember that I wasn’t able to use Star Awards Upgrades for this trip because United had temporarily suspended their participation in…
Last week I blogged about the fact that I am ready to leave behind my Chairman Status with US Airways and make a move to a new airline. It’s a hard decision, I’ve held Chairman and Platinum status with US…
OUT NYC, New York City’s first hotel to cater specifically to gay tourists, has opened on 42nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenue near Hell’s Kitchen. The hotel’s co-owner, Ian Reisner, describes the hotel as the world’s first gay focused,…
United Airlines has suspended their participation in the Star Alliance Upgrade Awards program while they work through their merger with Continental Airlines. I spent several hours on the phone with US Airways last week trying to figure out why I…
I ran out of tissues in my hotel room this week and so I requested a box of Kleenex from housekeeping. Admittedly, there was a bit of a language barrier with the person whom I was making the request of. …
After 7 years of elite status with USAiways, it’s time say adios! Now, who will match my status? I have a love-hate relationship with USAirways. I’ve had Chairman status w/USAirways for 5 of the past 7 years (the other two…
I’m sure hotel concierge love to laugh at the requests they get…but most of them have the sense not to laugh directly in front of your face. I was stunned today when the concierge at the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel…
Le Meridien Brussels is located next to the Central Train Station in Brussels in a beautiful, curved building just steps from the Gothic-style central square. Because of the hotel’s location, taxis are not allowed to drive directly up to the…
Five days after Starwood’s 2012 benefits went into effect, and their website underwent some changes, the nights/stay thermometer has returned to their website. After logging in this morning, I was very pleased to see that the trusty little thermometer was…
A two-day EU summit which got underway in Brussels today, brought world leaders to my front door…or at least the hotels’ front door. Today in the lobby of the Sheraton Brussels officials from the hotel & Romania prepared for the arrival of…
March 1st, the day new award program benefits go into effect, has finally arrived. I logged into my accounts this morning to check out the new benefits and discovered some changes to the Starwood Website. For me, the most notable…
If you’re a workout fanatic, this hotel might be for you! InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) wants to help you maintain your workout routine while you’re on the road. IHG (parent of Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza & InterContinental hotels) announced this new…
Is this one of Starwood’s best kept secrets? Starwood’s Beat the Timer website offers deeply discounted hotels throughout Europe and the Middle East. For 72 hours, featured hotels offer a limited number of rooms via this site. All rates are…
Yesterday I flew from Charleston to Brussels through Philly on US Airways. The day ended up longer than anticipated due to long weather delays. Living in Charleston, SC means a connection no matter where I go and sometimes connections mean…