Great News for World of Hyatt, Miraval Arizona Resort Joins

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Earlier this year, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts Acquires Miraval Group and starting today the Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa is now part of the World of Hyatt program, meaning you can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt points here. Great News for World of Hyatt, Miraval Arizona Resort Joins Free nights start at 45,000 points per night, but…

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Save Up To 27% Starwood Hotels – South Beach From $118!

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Starwood released this week’s SPG Hot Escapes, where you can save a bunch on upcoming hotel stays. Every week, they offer savings at select properties which are bookable now through Saturday. Save Up To 27% Starwood Hotels – South Beach From $118! Offer Details: Weekly savings start at 20% off  15% off SPG members save more and…

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American Express Return Protection Is A Great Benefit!

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My go to cards are American Express cards. There are many tremendous benefits associated with many of the Amex card/s I carry in my wallet (think Amex Offers for You.) But, one benefit that I forget about throughout the year is Return Protection. American Express Return Protection Is A Great Benefit! What Is Return Protection?…

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American Express Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Review

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The American Express Centurion Lounge Las Vegas is located in Concourse D across from Gate D1. You can access the lounge if you’re departing from either Terminal 1 or 3, thanks for the tram system at McCarran International Airport. The lounge is open daily from 5am-11pm and can be used as both a departure or an arrival lounge. We’ve…

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Pilot Asks Passengers to Pray During Flight After Mechanical Issue Arises

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During an An AirAsia flight onboard an Airbus A330, passengers braced, as the pilot asked everyone onboard to pray after discovery that the aircraft had a major mechanical issue during the flight. Passengers reported that they heard a loud explosion in the left engine, causing the plane to divert back to Perth, 2 hours away. Per CNN, An…

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Tipping the Hotel Maid, Extreme Heat Cancels Flights, Almost Flying in a Private Jet

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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. Ever wondered if you should tip the hotel maid? How much should you tip? Do most people tip? On a recent stay in Vegas, we started talking…

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Could Barack Obama Become The CEO of Uber?

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Earlier this week, Travis Kalanick, the former CEO of Uber stepped down after there was pressure came from the company’s investors forcing him to resign. With his resignation, speculation begins on who will takeover as CEO of this billion dollar company, and  Barack Obama’s name has been thrown around. While unlikely that he’ll actually be the CEO,…

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