This is a bit of a long post, due mostly to a bunch of pictures. I thought about splitting out the lounge information into a separate post but there’s not a whole lot of information from our brief visits, mostly just pictures. While 2 days is a short time in Paris (for that matter, most destinations) we left with one more mini-adventure for our return flight, a ride on the new Boeing 747-8i (Intercontinental).
Starwood has announced their summer 2014 promo, entitled “Earn Away, Get Away.” It’s essentially double Starpoints unless you can include a Sunday night stay to bump it up to triple points. On par, it’s about as valuable as the previous promo “Bring on the Nights”.
Our visit to the Eiffel Tower was a brief one. We made the mistake of not booking tickets far enough in advance. You can buy tickets online weeks or months in advance, something I would highly recommend.
Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile is newly renovated and poised to surprise those who have stayed there before or not at all. The lobby area is especially inviting, with a sushi bar, iMacs for guest use, a library and a bar. The rooms are very functional and very nicely appointed.
The Park Hyatt Place Vendome in Paris is a spectacular property. The staff are exceedingly welcoming. The rooms are impeccable. The junior suite we stayed in was beautiful and spacious. The breakfast buffet is one of the best I’ve seen.
A quick review of Hyatt Place Austin Downtown. Hyatt Place is my favorite limited service brand. This hotel is well located, clean and spacious. The staff was incredibly warm and inviting during my entire visit.
But you need a US Airways credit card to take advantage of the deal. Due to an upcoming trip that I know I can get more than 1.8 cents per mile value out of, I’m openly contemplating this opportunity for the first time ever….
The New American has had a number of announcements lately about their network and for the most part they’re positive. Due to some of the DOJ agreement and also to consolidation of the two airlines, some routes are being added while others go away….
REGISTRATION LINK In the past, I haven’t talked much about cards that earn cash back because there was always tons of value in earning and redeeming points that could be leveraged with the airlines for much better value. But, after United gutted their award…
Japan Airlines reported smoke coming from the main battery compartment on one of their 787s as it sat on the tarmac at Narita airport in Tokyo yesterday. Quoting from the WSJ Article: JAL said white smoke was detected Tuesday at around 4:15 p.m. Tokyo…