Author: Teja
Hotel Review: The Conrad Hong Kong
It’s a 35 minute drive from Hong Kong International Airport to the Conrad Hong Kong at 7 in the morning. Taxi fare from Hong Kong Intl to the Conrad costs between 350-400 HKD (~$44). Since there were four of us and we weren’t carrying too much cash, we took the …
Cathay Pacific Business Class SFO-HKG
At around 10:45pm, boarding began with First Class and Business Class passengers. Cathay flies the 777-300ER to SFO and thankfully boards through both doors. Since we were with my parents, who were flying Cathay First, we were able to turn left down the jet bridge and avoid the line that …
Introduction: Christmas in Hong Kong, and New Year in New Zealand
Back in January of 2015, I started planning our long awaited adventure to New Zealand. If you know the frequent flyer world already, you probably know that it is almost impossible to find 4 award seats to Australia/New Zealand. Though I was ready to make the journey in economy, my dad …
Hotel Review: W Chicago City Center
Introduction: Back in July of 2012, my family (my mom, dad, sister, and I) spent a weekend in Chicago attending my niece’s birthday party. This trip was before I became SPG Platinum, so I was looking at doing a lot of hotel hopping to get to 25 stays as quickly as …
Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge San Francisco
The Cathay Pacific First & Business Class Lounge is located to the left side upon clearing security at SFO’s international terminal 1. Though the lounge is a bit of a walk from the gate (~10 min walk), it can be might be worth it to visit if you have time since …
Hotel Review: W San Francisco
W SAN FRANCISCO 181 3rd St San Francisco, CA 94103 Tel Phone: (415)-777-5300 Hotel Category: 6 Points Needed for Redemption: 20,000 Starpoints
Top of the Rock
View of New York City from the top of the Rockefeller Center. This is pretty much as classic of a picture as one can get of the New York skyline.
Visa Signature Hotel Benefits
Here are some benefits that VISA Signature Cardholders have at hotels that they are most likely not aware of:Visa Signature – Luxury Hotel Collection (link) Best available rate guarantee Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available Free in-room Internet or Valet parking Complimentary continental breakfast 3PM check-out, when available VIP Guest status $25 …