How Loyal Is Your Travel Loyalty Plan?

I’m a big fan of loyalty programs. I generally belong to just about any that will have me, whether it’s a frequent flyer scheme or a punch card at a local sandwich shop. There is, however, one thing about loyalty programs that tends to aggravate me: Their name.
Exciting Rewards for British Airways New Parents

British Airways new parents who are flying less due to maternity, paternity or adoption leave can put their account on hold for a year, protecting elite (BAEC Bronze-Silver-Gold) status.
Atlantic City | Borgata Black to Mlife Gold – Initial Thoughts

The transition of Borgata Black to Mlife Gold is of particular interest to me, since Borgata Rewards has three tiers in their loyalty program (Red – Black – Titanium) while Mlife has five tiers (Sapphire – Pearl – Gold – Platinum – Noir).
World of Hyatt Globalist | CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status

One of my favorite conversations is sweet spots in loyalty programs. Be it casino, hotel or airline programs it is always fun to imagine how one can reach top tier elite status with the least amount of spend. I was actually discussing CHEAP Hyatt Elite Status with my buddy John the other day, as it references to Hyatt Globalist status. Globalist (formerly Hyatt Diamond) is now the top published tier for Hyatt loyalty.
Vegas All-Inclusive | TOTAL DEAL RIO Las Vegas A Good Deal?

All-Inclusive package deals like RIO ALL-SUITE TOTAL DEAL often leave one contemplating, is this actually a deal? Could this be “poor man’s” casino-RFB? The package includes your room, meals, drinks and access to VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub for two people.
These Are The Basics Of Betting On Basketball in Las Vegas

Betting on Basketball: The Basics As a millennial-basketball fan in what could be described as the statistical glory days of that NBA, I love nothing more than wagering on basketball games. I began my fandom with the Boston Celtics. As a team with so much history and pride (and coincidentally winning the NBA title in […]
Delta Wine | A Nice Surprise

Wine is big business, even in the airline world. Delta Wine, not always thought of as cutting edge seems to be quietly making a number of improvements. Andrea Robinson, Master Sommelier has been curating the Delta wine program the past few years. Delta also has a wine education program for flight attendants.
McDeltaOne ? – Airline Child Meal [CHML] in a Premium Cabin on Delta Transatlantic BOS-LHR

The topic of an airline child meal does not come up very often. On almost all global carriers one can special order a variety of meals in economy class and premium cabins (business and first class).
Atlantic City March 2017 | Boats and Food Top the March Agenda + Bacon Week!

Boats and food top the March agenda of events in Atlantic City. As if new restaurants are not enough, Tropicana celebrates Bacon Week, March 19 to 25.
First Glance | Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa New Forest, Hampshire, England in 8 Pictures

After a rather short contemplation on where to spend this short get-away, American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) benefits made the Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa – New Forest, Hampshire, England a convenient “affordable” luxury hotel option. But, before we delve into a full review, let’s take a peak.