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The Grand Hyatt Santiago Executive Room, Diplomatic Suite and Corner Terrace

The Grand Hyatt Santiago Executive Room, Diplomatic Suite and Corner Terrace

When I first saw that the Grand Hyatt Diplomatic Suite mistake price, I booked 4 nights with no flight and details of where I wanted to be at the time.  When you see a crazy deal like that, you book first and ask questions later. 

Tipping A Flat Percentage: An Impractical Practice

Tipping A Flat Percentage: An Impractical Practice

To Tip Or Not To Tip? Several events this week really made me reevaluate how we should approach tipping servers in America.  In truth I’m frugal and generous to certain extents.

Planning A Round-The-World Adventure With United Miles

Planning A Round-The-World Adventure With United Miles

When they announced in late 2013 that they were going to devalue the United award chart, I decided to burn my United miles for my first, first class experience.  

Free Hotels Around the World – A Lesson in BRG

Free Hotels Around the World – A Lesson in BRG

With the copious amount of online travel booking sites (Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline), competition to draw in customers is essential for a business to survive.  

Hacking Expedia’s Best Price Guarantee – Free $50/night certificates

Hacking Expedia’s Best Price Guarantee – Free $50/night certificates

I love Expedia’s Best Price Guarantee!  They have a great deal, if you find a room that you booked for a lower price, they will match that price and give you a $50 Expedia online voucher good for a future booking.  Expedia has pretty competitive