Tag Archives: American Express

Christmas in Hawaii Part 10 – Conclusion

Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – AA Five Star Service (JFK), JFK Flagship Lounge, AA #3 JFK-LAX Flagship First Class Part 3 – LAX Flagship Check-in, LAX Flagship Lounge, Encounter Restaurant, AA #247 LAX-KOA First Class Part 4 – Four Seasons Hualalai: The Experience Part 5 – Four Seasons Hualalai: Details and Strategy Part 6 – Hawaiian #207 KOA-HNL First [...]

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Amex Delta Reserve Card – Just Right – For Certain Customers

I’ve had the American Express Delta Reserve Card for about a year now.  Note I’ve used the word “had” and not “carried.”  I got the card, but for some reason, I never was carrying it. I spent about $30,000 on the card year-to-date, but principally through large desktop purchases (ie: paying for my homeowners and [...]

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Undocumented Amex Platinum Benefit – Single Traveler Benefit

Earlier in the summer, I was considering a business trip to Dubai (DXB).  Though it turns out I didn’t need to make it out to the Gulf, in the process of making my booking with Amex’s Platinum Travel Service (PTS), I did learn about a relatively new additional undocumented travel benefit that comes with the [...]

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Ritz Carlton Toronto

Earlier this month, I had a quick (one night) business trip to Toronto.  I had seen the new Ritz Carlton under construction during prior visits and, knowing that it had just opened, decided to give it a try. I made my booking through American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) on their website.  Booking online [...]

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