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Intercontinental Madrid Royal Ambassador Experience and Junior Suite Review
As I mentioned last week, I’m a brand-spanking-new Intercontinental Royal Ambassador, due to a very generous TPG reader. Being very anxious to try out my new status, I decided to split my 5 days in...
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Intercontinental Mauritius Royal Ambassador Experience
As a newly minted Intercontinental Royal Ambassador, I couldn’t wait to try out my status when I went to Mauritius in July. July is winter and off-season in Mauritius, so I was hopeful that upgrades...
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Las Vegas: Palazzo Hotel Royal Ambassador Treatment & Cut Restaurant Review
Earlier this week, I asked for suggestions on what to do in Vegas for a couple days. I got an overwhelming amount of suggestions, so I unfortunately didn’t get a chance to do even a small fraction of...
View ArticleIs This Abuse of an Elite Status Benefit?
As you all know, I was in Vegas last week and I stayed at the Palazzo, which is now a part of the Intercontinental Hotels Group. As an Intercontinental Royal Ambassador, I get free minibar at any IHG...
View ArticleHow to Use Hotel Elite Status to Force Room Availability
I’ve been a top-tier member of multiple hotel chains over the years and there’s one benefit I’ve never used – the guaranteed room availability perk that is included with many of them. Generally, I book...
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12 Hours in Rome and Intercontinental De La Ville Review
I go to Europe frequently, but have never been to Rome. I know, it doesn’t make much sense and I need to correct it. That’s why, when I was planning my most recent award trip to Budapest, I...
View ArticleMy Q1 Wrap Up: Airlines, Hotels and Credit Cards
I can’t believe it’s April already. 2012 has been going by in a blur, so I thought I’d do a little wrap-up on all my travel for the first quarter of 2012 and discuss my personal strategy for the rest...
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Hotel Review: Intercontinental Phnom Penh on Priority Club PointBreaks
This is an installment in my March 2012 Asia Trip Series which includes: A Birthday Present To Myself: Business Class on the World’s Longest Flight for $2.50, Help Me Plan My Asia Trip Starting With...
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Travel Tuesday Top 10: Hotel Loyalty Program Perks
For our second post in the Travel Tuesday Top 10 List series, we’ve rounded up a list of the top 10 benefits conferred upon members of various hotel loyalty programs, including several available not...
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Saturday Recap: United Airlines Launches Baggage Delivery, Bonus TrueBlue...
Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week: New Delta Medallion Qualification Thresholds. Delta Announces Revenue Requirement for Elite Status: As a recap from earlier this...
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Hotel Review: Intercontinental Sao Paulo Deluxe Room
A few weeks ago, I flew American Airlines’ new 777-300ER first class from New York JFK to Sao Paulo, Brazil to check out the city for a few days and attend the amfAR Inspiration Gala. Thanks to a lot...
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Saturday Recap: 30% Bonus On Shared American AAdvantage Miles, 50% Off Flight...
Here’s a recap of the interesting points and miles news from this week: Earn double miles on flights to Brazil on US Airways. Double Miles When Flying US Airways to Brazil: US Airways recently launched...
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Top 11 New Hotels To Check Out in 2014
A new year means it’s time to check out some of the newest hotels around the world, including many where you can earn and redeem your hotel points. Some are open already, some have opening dates set...
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Saving Money on Hotels With Best Rate Guarantees
You’ve probably noticed it before, an advert on a hotel website that reads something like: “lowest rates, guaranteed.” Maybe that touted guarantee made you more comfortable with the room you just...
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Fourth of July With A View: Best Hotels For Fireworks Shows
In the United States, the most patriotic night of the year is also the most dazzling, with Fourth of July fireworks lighting up the skies from sea to shining sea. Many cities stage awe-inspiring...
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Maximizing IHG Rewards Card For Free Nights
Today, TPG contributor Jason Steele explains how to maximize the IHG Rewards Card to redeem for free nights at their properties. Credit card users have become accustom to earning some sort of...
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Barclaycard Arrival Plus Adds World Elite Mastercard Benefits
With the recent upgrades to the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard, cardholders will receive a bevy of new benefits. We researched the ones specific to the World Elite MasterCard (versus...
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IHG Acquires Kimpton Hotels to Expand Boutique Portfolio
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) and Kimpton Hotels just announced an agreement for IHG to acquire the Kimpton brand for a reported $430 million in cash. Kimpton, which currently has 62 properties...
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8 Nights of Hanukkah Hotels
Like a bag of shiny gelt (gold-wrapped chocolate coins), it’s a treat to gather with your extended mishpachah (family) for the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, which this year spans December 16-24. Based on...
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9 Top International Hotel Club Lounges & How to Gain Access
Earlier this month, TPG Travel Editor Melanie Wynne wrote about the top 10 hotel club lounges in the U.S., along with tips for getting access. Today, TPG Contributor Nick Ewen takes that list abroad...
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