Airfares hit record highs in 2012. Car rental rates have steadily climbed despite high gas prices. Yet, hotels in September 2012 have an average daily rate at $105.10 in the U.S. and still lag slightly behind their September 2008 peak
November 6, 2012. This is election day. Monterey is burning up with election fever this sunny 80 degrees Presidential Election Day 2012 on the central coast of California. Yesterday even set an all-time high temperature record for the date at
Traveling last summer I missed a FlyerTalk discussion on the HHonors program T&C changes July 19 where the wording was added to officially exclude reward stays from Diamomd elite member guaranteed reservations, usually arranged through the HHonors Diamond elite member
British Airways Executive Club members can register through November 30 for a chance to win a trip to New York for New Year’s and earn 1,000 to 3,000 bonus Avios for a single stay at a Hilton brand hotel by
United Mileage Plus offers 15,000 bonus miles when hotel points are exchanged into 50,000 miles through November 30, 2012. You can convert hotel points from any of eight hotel loyalty programs into United miles to reach the 50,000 miles. You
With two months left in 2012 I mapped out a plan for my end-of-year travels to recapture SPG Platinum elite. What a cruel twist of fate to be offered the SPG Amex Stars gig in 2012 with 10 free nights
Hyatt Gold Passport introduced a new benefit in April 2012 allowing Gold Passport members to earn points for money spent at Hyatt operated restaurants and spa even when not a registered guest staying at the hotel. A registered guest of
The hotel guest has one primary objective – a sense of getting good hotel stay value for the money paid. The goal of the traveler is to find hotel value for any hotel whether booked through Priceline, Expedia, or a
The Catalan terminology for the meals part of our Costa Brava tour was referred to as gastronomy. This is the science of food eating. I like the sound of gastronomy more than cuisine. Typically I only occasionally eat in restaurants.
October brings a surprisingly good month for hotel promotions offering free nights, bonus frequent flyer miles and bonus hotel points with several major hotel chains. New promotions for October hotel stays have been announced by a majority of the major
