- About tomorrow’s report suggesting bus travel is AMAZING! by Wandering Aramean. It’s a shame because I actually think traveling by bus can make sense in a lot of cases (trips less than 4-5 hours).
- Kimpton secret password: Get free stuff. by Frequent Miler. Is there a page where the current password is kept updated? If not, I’ll create one if readers promise to tell me what the new passwords are.
- eGifter now has Vanilla Visa gift cards. Unfortunately maximum denomination is $100 and fee is $5.95.
- I understand a property not honoring elite status given the change of ownership, but the fact the stays don’t count towards elite status even though they were booked when they were in the program doesn’t feel right to me.
Leaving Marriott August 17, 2018
The SLS Las Vegas, a Tribute Portfolio Resort will be leaving Marriott on August 17, 2018. Reservations for dates on or after August 17, 2018, will not be eligible for Starwood Preferred Guest membership benefits, award redemption or accrual.— StarGuy (@HH_Cash) August 13, 2018
Regular posting should commence over the next few days. Thanks to Chuck for keeping the blog updated in my absence. I did try to post via mobile (this Starbucks post took me way longer than I’d like to admit) before giving up.
The Kimpton secret password is a really charming promotion.
Whew yeah that was a crap study about buses.
I’d second your suggestion to consider buses just the same though. Substantially cheaper, and after you consider time to get to an airport, buffer time to be early, time to deplane and get out of airport and then time to get from airport to city center, often comparable to if not faster than flying for shorter distances.
Yeah, that’s why the study is annoying. Buses are a better option in a lot of cases, it’s not necessary to fudge the stats to make it so and it weakens your argument when you do.