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Lounge Review: Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao (Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1) – Entitlement via Priority Pass
Finally managed to utilise my Priority Pass membership at the Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao in Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1 - this is a great alternative for those with unlimited lounge access wanting something different.
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How to Attach Marriott Bonvoy Number to Luxury Travel Advisor Bookings (e.g. ClassicTravel.com)
Booked a luxury travel advisor rate recently? Here’s how you can attach your Marriott Bonvoy membership number to the reservation to earn points and nights on the stay.
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25%+10% Discount with Accor Live Limitless Asia-Pacific Private Sale – Book by 21 August 2023, Stay by 30 November 2023
Enjoy 25% (+10% if you are an Accor Plus member) savings on hotel stays (minimum stay duration of two nights( consumed between 11 August 2023 and 30 November 2023 when you book by 21 August 2023.
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Hotel Review: Aloft Bali Seminyak (King Bed) – Affordable Hotel in Seminyak but Walking Distance to Canggu by the Beach
An affordable hotel in Seminyak with a decent breakfast where you can talk a shortcut to Canggu by walking along the beach - just watch out for high tides!
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Lounge Review: Concordia Lounge (International Terminal) – I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
Bali international airport, or more specifically, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) finally has an airport lounge for Priority Pass members once again - the Concordia Lounge occupies the previous space of T/G Lounge and it is quite possibly my favourite airport lounge in Bali right now.
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Cashing Out Orphan Points from the OCBC Titanium Rewards Credit Card – What Can You Do With Them?
Don’t have enough points to convert into miles and are not sure what to do? I have approximately 6,000 miles worth of points sitting in my OCBC TItanium Rewards Credit Card - here are my options.
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Three Nights at The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok with USD 100 F&B Credit from just USD 441 – An Even Great Deal for Marriott Bonvoy Elite Members!
The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok is offering an exclusive travel-agent-only rate which comes with a third night free, USD 100 F&B credit, complimentary breakfast, and upgrades from just USD 441 for three nights. Find out how to book luxury travel agent rates for free inside!
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Kris+ August 2023 Mastercard Challenge – Spend S$58, Get S$15 Rebate (in KrisPay Miles)
In the month of August 2023, simply spend at least S$58 in a single transaction using a linked Mastercard (debit/credit) to receive 2,250 KrisPay miles worth S$15 - this is awarded on top of bonus miles that you will accumulate when you shop, dine, or cover your daily expenses.
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Get S$350 eCapitaVoucher, S$200 Cash, or Apple Products with OCBC Credit Card – New Customers Only (1-31 August 2023)
Choose from an Apple iPad 9th Gen, AirPods Pro + MagSafe Charger bundle, S$350 eCapitaVoucher, or a generous S$200 Cash Reward when you sign-up for an OCBC Credit Card as a new customer between 1-31 August 2023.
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Reminder: Pick Your World of Hyatt Milestone Rewards Within 90 Days or Lose Them
World of Hyatt members start earning Milestone Rewards from 20 qualifying nights (or 35,000 base points) in a calendar year - you will need to make a selection within 90 days (where applicable) or risk losing them forever.
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GHA DISCOVERY Offering Double DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) – by 30 September 2023
From now through 30 September 2023, register for the Double DISCOVERY Dollars (D$) promotion to earn up to 14% back in D$ which can be applied to future stays across over 800 participating properties worldwide.
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Accor Plus Now Awards 20 Status Nights Each Year – Renew Between Aug-Dec ’23 to Receive 20 More Status Nights (Automatic Gold Status Upgrade)
Starting from 01 August 2023, all Accor Plus members will receive 20 Status Nights each year which will help them get to their preferred membership tier faster. Renew your membership between August to December 2023 to receive 20 bonus Status Nights (a total of 40) and get instant Gold status.
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No More 3 MPD Earn Rate on Online Flight & Hotel Transactions with DBS Altitude Card – from 01 August 2023
DBS Altitude Card loses its competitive edge on online hotel and flight transactions - the card will no longer offer 3 miles per dollar on such transactions, effective immediately. While the earn rate has been slightly enhanced, there are better general spending credit cards in Singapore to consider.
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Get S$3 Back with S$10 Spend (up to 5X per American Express Card) across Participating Businesses in Singapore – 1 to 31 August 2023
American Express is bringing Shop Small back for the fourth year, offering card members to receive a S$3 statement credit with a minimum spend of S$10 (in a single transaction), up to five times per registered card, across over 3,500 participating businesses in Singapore from 1-31 August 2023.
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Hilton Honors Targeted Offer: 4,000 Bonus Points for One Stay before 31 December 2023
Haven’t stayed at a Hilton property for a while? Check your inbox - you might be targeted with a special offer. My account has been targeted with a 4,000 bonus point offer on the next eligible stay consumed before 31 December 2023.
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Lounge Review: Le Saigonnais Lounge (International Terminal) – Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Le Saigonnais Lounge at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) is no longer a Priority Pass lounge but it is a great spot to refuel before your next flight out if you have the right elite status or if you are traveling in Business Class.