The 1,600 room Palmer House is the second-largest hotel in Chicago. Currently part of the Hilton Hotels portfolio, it’s been a part of the Chicago landscape for over 145 years. …
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In 2020, hotel loyalty programs had plenty of things on their respective plates. From figuring out how to keep their most loyal customers happy with status extensions, to postponing point …
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Points & Miles
Happy Accidents: How Buying Ice Cream Extended Our Hilton Honors Points
by joehegby joehegWe’re just back from our first post-COVID19 vacation, and I was the one who pulled out a card to pay for most of the expenses during the trip. When we …
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Weekly Recap
Dear TSA: I Can EXPLAIN!, Part Of U.S. In Japan’s Plan For Int’l Travel, 1st Large Cruise Ship Back In Service, New Zealand Changing Travel Bubble Plans
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends, happy Saturday, and happy new month, too! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that …
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So here’s a story that’s…I’m not sure which adjectives to unpack. Awkward? Uncomfortable? Tragically bad timing? I dunno. Here’s what happened. On July 22, it was reported by the Associated …
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Weekly Recap
Each Hotel Loyalty Program’s Sweet Spot, Name Change For NY Airport?, Fellow Passengers Put Business Class Whiner In His Place
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello, travel friends and happy Saturday. Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Weekly Recap
First Non-Smoking Vegas Casino, Starbucks’ New Promotion, Former Reality TV Star Delivering Airport Luggage
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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Hotels
New Hilton & Marriott Openings, & MGM Properties Re-Opening In Vegas
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIt’s been a big week for hotel openings, with Hilton announcing the opening of a new hotel, Hilton announcing the opening of 4 new properties, and several MGM hotels re-opening …
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Weekly Recap
The Latest Airport Drama, Are Hotels Watching What We Say?, Taking Quarantine To The Next Level, & More!
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far. Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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Weekly Recap
New Safety Guide For Vegas, Disappointing Tourist Attractions, Dumb Questions TAs Get, Aftermath Of Guy Arrested At Disney
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …