Free Suite Upgrades for Hyatt Gold Passport Members

Hotel loyalty programs offer some worthwhile benefits to frequent travellers. Arguably the best of these benefits is the opportunity to upgrade to a better room – or even a suite – for free. Not all programs offer this benefit, but one that does is Hyatt Gold Passport. This is the loyalty program of all hotels in … Continued

Is Premium Economy worth the Premium Price?

One member is considering using Qantas Premium Economy as a means of flying in added comfort on an upcoming trip to the United States. They seek advice on whether it’s worth the extra over Economy, using either money or points to book. what are the latest opinions about qantas premium economy? worth it or not? … Continued

Hilton Hotels: Upgrading 101

It’s always nice to get an upgrade. Upgrading flights to Business and First Class is often discussed on our forums. But hotel rooms can also be upgraded – sometimes for little or no cost! Hilton Hotels offers two different ways to upgrade. These methods can be used to upgrade at Hilton properties including Conrad, Waldorf … Continued

A South-East Asian Adventure

This week we’re treated to a trip report from the heart of South East Asia. After being blown away on their first trip, our member puppysparkes recently returned to Vietnam and Cambodia for a new adventure. The trip got off to a fantastic start on arrival into Ho Chi Minh City. As an Accor Le … Continued

Flying to Canada with Qantas Points

One member is hoping to use their Qantas points to fly in Business Class to Canada next year and seeks advice on the best way to do so. 30th wedding present for me and 70th birthday for my dad… Between us we have 1.2 million qantas ff points and would like to use them to … Continued