United Boeing 777 Polaris Business Class Review It had been a while since my last big trip, with the most recent being my Easter weekend in Hong Kong. I wasn’t able to spend much time there, given the restraints with my work schedule, but now that I had become a full-time travel hacker, I didn’t have
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Objective Learn the basics of reward travel trip planning and understand the difference process compared to paid travel to maximize your chances of booking the best itinerary. Learning Outcomes Understand the difference in thinking required when booking reward travel compared to paid (revenue) flights/hotels Know the best practices for planning reward travel including: Steps to
Introduction I had given my notice at work and knew I wanted to plan something exciting to celebrate the next big step in growing our business! I decided to book a trip to Shanghai where I would actually stay put for a week and not bounce around from country to country like I did on
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Objective: Learn how to leverage hotel status, credit cards, and luxury hotel booking programs to get elite perks such as breakfast, early check-in, late checkout, welcome amenities and room upgrades for no additional cost. Learning Outcomes: Understand hotel status, and how to earn it through hotel stays Learn how to gain elite status with many
Introduction It had been a relatively crazy couple of months of travel for both Brad and I, with my trip to Hong Kong for easter and Brad spending 3-weeks in China as part of his Education training. His return aligned with our 1-year anniversary of being married, and I knew I wanted to spend it somewhere
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Objective: Highlight the key aspects of the Marriott Rewards program in Canada, including where to sign-up, how to earn and redeem points, and the program’s relationship with Starwood Preferred Guest. Learning Outcomes: Understand the Marriott and Starwood merger, and what it means to the program Know the different status levels in the program, and what
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