The Nines Portland

72 Hours in Portland, Oregon (+ Lightning Reviews of The Nines and Kimpton Vintage)

I'd never been to Portland, OR before. I'd never even been to Oregon... But it had been on my list for a long time...
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Round Up: AA Giveaway, Free LHW Status, Amex Platinum Changes, United Quest Launches, Hawaiian...

I'm still on our Hawaiian vacation, so I'm probably going to be checked out from this blog until next weekend (at least for the...
Le Grand Intercontinental Bordeaux

Why I Just Dropped My Value of IHG Rewards Points

Late last week, you may have read a whole bunch of commotion around the IHG Rewards program being "devalued" by as much as 30%...

Two Expiring Bonus Offers: Amex Blue Cash Preferred and IHG Premier

Amex Blue Cash Preferred - Expiring Welcome Bonus The American Express Blue Cash Preferred is a favorite among those that prefer cash back to points and spend...
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Hotel Chain COVID Cancellation Policies: October 2020

What are the Hotel Chain COVID Cancellation Policies in October 2020? Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, most hotel chains have made special waiver...
Le Grand Intercontinental Bordeaux

It’s Back: IHG Premier Credit Card 140,000 Point Bonus Offer

IHG Premier Credit Card 140,000 Point Bonus Offer 'The IHG Premier Rewards Club credit card is back to offering it's Best Ever elevated bonus offer...
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IHG: Double Points Through Dec 15th + 10,000 Points With Credit Card

IHG has announced its 4th Quarter promotion and, well, it's nowhere near as good as Hyatt's current Triple promotion, though better than the current...

IHG Is Losing 103 Hotels: Here’s a List

Service Properties Trust (NASDAQ:SVC)  announced today that it will transfer 103 properties from the IHG brand to the Sonesta brand following a default on...

New Marriott, Intercontinental, Kimpton and Staples Amex Offers (Plus Staples Stack)

Earlier today I posted about some great new 10X points offers on Amex Marriott Bonvoy credit cards. But there are some other great Amex...

Friday Roundup: BA Baby Bus Retires, Use iTunes GCs for Apple Gear, Marriott Amex...

It's Friday! Here's what you need to know today: British Airways Retires its All Business Class "Baby Bus" The iconic flight, operated by an Airbus 318, flew...