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Favorite Hotels: The Rees in Queenstown, New Zealand

January 13, 2012 By david Leave a Comment

“Favorite Hotels” is part of an ongoing segment on Mr. Jetsetter.com in which I showcase properties around the world that stand out.

I just returned from a week in New Zealand. First thing you need to know: a week is not nearly enough time to see this magnificent country. We spent the bulk of our time in Queenstown, in the south island, which is the area where a lot of The Lord Of The Rings films were made. Breathtakingly beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe it. Our hotel in Queenstown was the perfect place to begin our exploration: The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments. Think cool, 2-bedroom apartment with all the luxuries of a hotel: Spa, gourmet restaurant, housekeeping. Here’s a look!

Filed Under: hotels, New Zealand, Uncategorized Tagged With: hotels, new, queens town, zealand

Dubai Fireworks WILL Blow Your Mind

January 3, 2012 By david Leave a Comment

Special thanks to Jet-setter Johny Marsden who shares his incredible video with us of New Years Eve in Dubai and an awesome sight at the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. This is really something that just has to be seen.

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Happy New Year Jet-Setters!!!

January 1, 2012 By david Leave a Comment

May 2012 be full of fun, adventure and lots of travel!

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Rewards Dining Network Means Free Points

December 28, 2011 By david Leave a Comment

Free points. I like the way that sounds. And by joining up with the Rewards Dining Network, you too can earn free points while you dine. This is another little trick I’ve discovered over the years. It basically works like this: You enroll your credit cards in the program (for free,) and when you dine at a participating restaurant and use one of your enrolled credit cards to pay, you get points. Those points can apply to one of 14 reward programs, including Delta, American Airlines and United. Simple, easy. A lot of times, I’ll be eating out and not even realizing I’m earning extra points in the process. Here’s a little tutorial on how it works.

Filed Under: American Airlines, Delta, frequent flyer, Restaurants, United Airlines Tagged With: american, delta, dining, free, points, travel, united

The George Hotel In Christchurch, New Zealand Looks Way Cool

December 22, 2011 By david Leave a Comment

This is a short video I saw for The George Hotel in Christchurch, New Zealand that I wanted to share. The George, as its commonly referred to, is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. I’m soon to be staying there, and very excited about it! What struck me about this video is the way it was shot and edited. You will see right away that it is not your usual tour of a hotel, but rather done in an artsy style that gives a very clear understanding of what this boutique property has to offer its guests. Enjoy!

Filed Under: hotels, New Zealand

US Airways Buy Double Miles Promo Ending Soon

December 21, 2011 By david Leave a Comment

Several times a year, US Airways has promotions in which you can buy, gift or transfer miles and earn double points. At one point, it was an amazingly good deal. You used to be able to buy 50,000 points which when doubled became 100,000 points for $1,378 all in. 100,000 points was enough to get you to Europe in business class from the U.S., provided the award seats were there. Since that time, US Airways has increased the cost of buying miles, so that amazing deal isn’t there any longer. There is, however, a new deal in place that will allow you (up until the end of the year,) to buy 50,000 points and get 40,000 free. Cost = $1,750. You can see the difference in price from the past deal which actually gave you 10,000 more points. Still, 90,000 points [Read more...]

Filed Under: frequent flyer, USAirways Tagged With: double, miles, promotion, us, us air, us airways

Favorite Hotels: The Westin Grand, Berlin “Spa Suite”

December 13, 2011 By david Leave a Comment

“Favorite Hotels” is part of an ongoing segment on Mr. Jetsetter.com in which I showcase properties around the world that stand out.

In this particular case, it is room 513 at The Westin Grand Hotel In Berlin. The room, is affectionately known as the “Spa Suite.” In fact, that’s what it says right on the door. Normally, the cost of this suite is upwards of 500 euro a night. I got it using points and paying a supplement of around 78 euro a night. Not bad. I even extended my stay in Berlin (not only because it is such a great city which you will see here in my Berlin video post,) but also because I didn’t want to give up another night in this incredible suite! I must disclose I am a huge fan of Starwood Hotels and currently hold Platinum Status.

Filed Under: Germany, hotels, Uncategorized Tagged With: berlin, favorite, germany, grand, hotel, hotels, spa, suite, westin

Brunch In Brussels

December 7, 2011 By david Leave a Comment

Jet-setter Kei Nozaki shares these pictures of his recent brunch at the Conrad Hotel in Brussels, Belgium. He tells us it was “spectacular,” with seafood galore: Lobster, crab, salmon, oysters and anything else you could ask for. Thanks Kei for sharing this with us! Makes me hungry! Cost for the brunch: around 65 Euros.

Brunch at the Conrad Hotel, Brussels

Filed Under: Restaurants, Uncategorized Tagged With: belgium, brunch, brussels, conrad, hilton, hotel, seafood, tasty, yum

Around The World By Private Jet

December 7, 2011 By david 1 Comment

This is beyond cool IF, and I stress, IF you have a lot of money to burn. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is offering up the chance to travel “Around the world by private jet.” During the 22 day trip, you’ll be wined and dined, and in true jet-setting fashion, whisked off to places like the Taj Mahal in India, The Pyramids in Egypt, and Heaven on Earth in Bora Bora. You’ll stay at Four Seasons Resorts in 5 star accommodations along the way, and of course, fly in style. Cost? around $70,000 a person. If anyone out there wishes to sponsor me, I promise to blog about it, and share some amazing stories. I’m great company too! Here’s more on this deal of a lifetime.

Filed Under: Private Jets Tagged With: four, hotel, jet, jet-setter, luxury, seasons, travel

Mileage Millionaires

November 23, 2011 By david Leave a Comment

Nightline did a great piece last night on people (like me) who use miles to travel around the world. Check it out here.

Filed Under: frequent flyer Tagged With: flyer, frequent, mileage, miles, millionaires