Chase Ink cards that earn Ultimate Rewards points are my favorite cards. View From the Wing is reporting that sign-up bonuses have increased to 60,000 points from the normal 50,000. The last time Chase did this it only lasted about a week, so you…
What do you get when one of the most likable executives in the travel industry invites 25 or so frequent travelers to come have a drink? The Milepoint/Hyatt Happy Hour. No question I’m a Hyatt HomerTM. But I think the attendees at this event…
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.
A great fare sale to Europe that includes the Christmas travel season, Starwood corrects their mistakes, Southwest rolls out mobile boarding passes about 10 years too late. Oh, and have you ever bought an airline ticket to ride on a bus?
It’s been a fairly busy year in travel for me. I’ll hit 120,000 miles flown next week, and after a while travel can be a bit of a drag, especially when you’re not going somewhere exciting. So, when I had a pop-up trip to…
This was my first stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago. I’d heard good things from others, and I’ve never had a Park Hyatt stay that failed to exceed my expectations. I dropped my bags off early in the morning since I was changing hotels…
I’ve stayed at this property a few times in the past. It’s well located with a decent sized club for Diamond members. The hotel consists of two towers (East and West). I’ve generally found the rooms in the West tower to be in better…