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    Hong Kong 5 lounge crawl

    Had some time before my flight back home last week to do a cheeky lounge run for old times sake and to check out what’s new in HKG. Lounge #1 The Wing First Class Located in T1 near gate 2. Can be accessed after security on the south end of the terminal or from gate 1-4 downstairs. Let’s...
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    Eurotrip 2022

    This will be mostly photos TR as most places we visited don’t require much commentary. This year road trip was planned to start in Germany (FRA), driving through France, Switzerland, Austria then back to Germany (MUC) then fly to Istanbul, a city I’ve connected through many times but never...
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    Visiting Alsace and Burgundy

    Planing few days in Alsace and Burgundy regions as part of Euro road trip in September. Looking for advice on the best villages and wineries to visit. Cheers
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    Egypt plus SQ Suites/First photo TR

    As the headline states it’s going to be mostly photo trip report. I’m not going to give history lesson about ancient Egypt 😂 instead will let my photos tell the story. The idea to visit Egypt came about in the end of 2019. My parents always wanted to go there and my plan was to take them during...
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    Yarra Valley recommendations

    Planing to take my +1 for day trip early March. Been a while since my last visit so was hoping for some insight about recommended cellar doors and nice restaurant for lunch. My plan is to book 3 premium tastings plus lunch. One cellar door I’m keen to visit is Yarra Yering since I’m big fan of...
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    Hunter Valley recommendations

    Planing 3-day trip in February. My last visit was too many years ago so I’ll need some fresh cellar door and restaurants (preferably BYO or with good wine list) recommendations. Any other interesting things to do/see tips will also be much appreciated.
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    AMEX Westpac Altitude programme ends 24 Feb 2021

    American Express and Westpac will no longer be offering the American Express® Westpac Altitude Card. As a valued Card Member, we're committed to providing you with a Card that continues to deliver the benefits you enjoy now. On 24 February 2021, your Account will be automatically transferred to...
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    Hilton Singapore Orchard Coming Early 2022

    Mandarin orchard will be refurbished and rebranded. Singapore needs another Hilton, the current one is a dump! https://loyaltylobby.com/2020/03/27/hilton-singapore-orchard-coming-early-2022/?omhide=true
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    China Airlines (Taiwan) Sydney to Europe return business $3,715 AUD

    Decent offer, good airline. https://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=Hx0L.&m=3fmuGH20CFNhZAH&b=fIDXaiWKUYl8.KH9y8SluA Credit to LoyaltyLobby
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    Las Vegas to Grand Canyon Helicopter tour

    Looking for recommendations on helicopter tours. There are many companies which offer different packages at different price rage. We are looking to maximise time in the air with a stop in the canyon. Since we’ll be there during winter we can pass on all kinds of fancy meal options in the...
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    Transfer MR to VA to get Gold or Platinum status for 12 months

    This offer may be useful to some. Instant Velocity Gold or Platinum
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    The next "Air Force One" of Israel is... Qantas B767

    The article was published on Israeli news site. Used Google to translate from Hebrew to English. It appears that this is the "Air Force One" of Israel A Ynet investigation revealed that the plane expected to serve the prime minister is Boeing 767, which was purchased from a US cargo company...
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    TLV-BNE the longer way

    Haven’t done TR for a while and thought this trip had some interesting flights worth sharing. There will be many photos which tell the story better than my words. Since I was flying back home this TR will not be about the destination but focus on the journey - airports, lounges, flights, hotels...
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    Melbourne OT dinner Monday 29th Oct

    @Buzzard and Ruby are coming to town which is a good occasion for another AFF dinner. I’ll be also in town for work as usual and everyone’s welcome to join. The restaurant is BYO wine and licensed. Location: Olive Tree 19 Park St. South Melbourne. Date & time: Monday 29th October 19:30...
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    Waldorf Astoria to open in Las Vegas

    Good to see Las Vegas finally getting a decent Hilton property with Mandarin Oriental to be rebranded as Waldorf Astoria. Credit to LoyaltyLobby: Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas Reflagged As Waldorf Astoria In August
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    Two new Hiltons in Melbourne {rumour}

    Looks like two new Hilton properties are planned for Melbourne, one will be branded as Curio and the other as Hilton with at least one of them converted from an existing hotel or office building. Looking forward to an official announcement sometime in the next few weeks.
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    Russian passenger jet crash – 71 feared dead

    As reported on BBC: The An-148 aircraft operated by Saratov Airlines went missing from radar shortly after take-off from the Moscow airport, according to the source. The plane is understood to have been carrying 65 passengers and six crew. A source told Russia’s Interfax news agency: "The...
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    Changes to the Hilton Honors programme April 2018

    Some positive and negative changes are coming our way in April. - introducing rollover nights. - Introducing milestone bonuses. - Introducing status gifting for diamond members. - Discontinuing double dipping earning both HH points and airline miles. Full details here: Hilton Honors Program...
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    QF unlocks J & F award seats on LY

    As posted on Ausbt: https://www.ausbt.com.au/qantas-unlocks-business-first-class-reward-flights-on-el-al Good to have more options for direct flights to TLV. I'd love to try out their new B787 J product one day.
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    Buy Avios at 1.1 Euro cents each

    As reported in LoyaltyLobby: British Airways & Iberia Buy Up To 100,000 Avios At 1.1 Euro Cents Each | LoyaltyLobby Need to sign up for Vente Privee French site and purchase Avios vouchers, then redeem on Aviosvouchers.com using the promo code provided. Limited to 100K Avios for each programme...
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