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For those not familiar, CLEAR uses fingerprint and iris I.D. technology to expedite the document check portion of the TSA security process. CLEAR members verify their identity in the dedicated CLEAR lane and then enter either TSA PreCheck or general screening depending on their status, reducing the overall amount of time spent at security. CLEAR has…
The Hyatt Regency Amsterdam is one of the two full service Hyatt properties in Amsterdam, with the other being the Andaz Amsterdam, Prinsengracht. The Hyatt Regency is located in more of a residential area and is a quite a walk to the tourist parts of town, however it’s only a few stops away by Metro. The…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Southwest Airlines has made two major announcements today as they’ve reported their second quarter earnings. The first is that the airline will be leaving Newark Liberty International…
Marriott Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest officially merged last August into the new Marriott Bonvoy program. As a result there are over 30 brands including some very similar ones, which leads to the question on hotel branding. We haven’t really seen many hotels changing brands, however I came across the Sheraton Park City, which was…
United Airlines announced they’ll be increasing service between Newark and London Heathrow (LHR) by adding a 5th daily flight between the two cities. United will also deploy their retrofitted Boeing 767-300ER aircraft on this route which features 46 United Polaris business class seats, indicating that United feels strongly they can sell more premium seats in…
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Shopping is offering a nice bonus just in time for back to school shopping. You’ll have the ability to earn up to 2,000 bonus miles when you shop through their portal. Earning through shopping portals is a great way to rack up miles for purchases that you would already make. You…
Southwest Airlines has made two major announcements today as they’ve reported their second quarter earnings. The first is that the airline will be leaving Newark Liberty International Airport effective November 3, 2019. The airline is blaming poor financial results at EWR, and they’ve determined they can more effectively serve New York through one airport. Southwest currently…
Hyatt just announced the new opening of the 285 room Grand Hyatt Vail, which was previously the Hotel Talisa part of Marriotts’ Luxury Collection. The hotel was recently renovated in 2018, so with Hyatt’s takeover it’s unlikely that we’ll see any major changes except for some branding. For those looking to redeem Hyatt points, you won’t find…
Amsterdam is Delta’s largest hub in Europe, so I was excited to finally fly here from New York’s John F. Kennedy this summer. Delta offers 2 daily flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy and Amsterdam complementing KLM’s three daily flights. Additionally, Norwegian Air Shuttle also offers service as well. This flight was operated on…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. News New Increased Hilton Card Offers! Hyatt Centric Mountain View Now Open Hilton’s Bermuda Expansion: Bermudiana Beach Resort Opens in 2020 Delta Removes $150 Sporting Equipment Fee…
Southwest Airlines and Turo, the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, have teamed up and are offering Rapid Rewards members the chance to earn 30,000 Rapid Rewards points. In order to reach the maximum, you’ll need to both list your car and let others rent it out, as well as complete your first trip on Turo…
Hyatt announced today that the new Hyatt Centric Mountain View has opened. The property features 167 guest rooms, and is the brand’s first property in Silicon Valley, Calif. and its fourth in the state. The hotel is a World of Hyatt Category 5 property requiring 20,000 points per night for a free night award. Per Hyatt…
Hilton announced they’ll be opening their first resort in Bermuda. Bermudiana Beach Resort is set to open in 2020 as part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection. This is great news as their are limited points hotels currently on the island so it’s nice to see one of the big three brands opening here. Presently, Marriott and…
Delta Air Lines announced they’re slashing their current $150 sporting equipment fee in exchange for standard baggage prices. For non-Medallions, this means the fee would now just be $30, the price of a regular checked bag. For Medallion members, you’ll be able to check surfboards, bicycles, golf clubs, scuba gear and other large-sized sporting equipment…
One of Hyatt’s newest properties, Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest will be increasing hotel categories effective July 30, 2019. The property will be jumping from a Category 2 to a Category 5, meaning free nights will be now cost 20,000 World of Hyatt points per night. If you’re looking to lock in the current prices, you must…
Martini Review of the Week: It’s Saturday and it’s time for the Martini Review of the Week. Take a look at this week’s top news, deals, and reviews below. Delta Air Lines offers a Delta SkyMiles Status Challenge, which is referred to as the Medallion Status Match Challenge. The great reason to participate in the status match…
Delta has launched their latest SkyMiles award sale, where you can book discounted Delta Main Cabin award tickets, starting at just 15,000 SkyMiles roundtrip on select flights to the Caribbean and Mexico. when you book by July 13, 2019, and travel this fall. Discounted Delta SkyMiles Awards to the Caribbean and Mexico When actually searching, you…
Last year, we shared how Hyatt announced they’d be acquiring Two Roads Hospitality, which is composed of Joie de Vivre Hotels, Thompson Hotels, Destination Hotels, tommie and Alila Hotels & Resorts. As part of the acquisition, we shared how Thompson Hotels would be the first join the World of Hyatt loyalty program for stays starting March 28,…
Marriott has a promotion where new Marriott Bonvoy members can earn a free night award (worth up to 25,000 points) after just two paid stays at Marriott Hotels now through 11/28/2019. As a reminder, this is only for new members so if you already have an account you wouldn’t be eligible, however if you have…
Delta Air Lines offers a Delta SkyMiles Status Challenge, which is referred to as the Medallion Status Match Challenge. If you currently have elite status with another airline Delta will give you the equivalent Medallion Status for three months complimentary. You’ll be able to extend your Status past three months if you successfully complete the challenge…