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    US Secret Hotel Sales

    Does anyone have experience with using US sites like Hotwire and Priceline to book chain hotels at discounted prices? The hotels are not named...
    Thread by: Barry1984, Apr 4, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Travel Tips & Strategies
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    Best first credit card for new UK resident?

    According to the Virgin Money press release, the new Virgin Atlantic credit card products will be launched in early 2018.... which is now-ish....
    Post by: Barry1984, Jan 22, 2018 in forum: Air miles
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    IHG Advent Calendar - "Where's Iggy" (the snowman) - free 2.5k points too!

    Today's prize is 10% off the cash portion of Points and Cash stays until 31st Jan 2018. Yawn....
    Post by: Barry1984, Dec 4, 2017 in forum: IHG Rewards Club
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    Best Airport Hotel in the UK

    Just checked my reservation and we were on a park & fly rate which I guess must have included the free shuttle. All I can find on their website is...
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 28, 2017 in forum: Travel Tips & Strategies
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    Best Airport Hotel in the UK

    Hotel is about 10 mins from the airport. They offer a free shuttle (taxi) service 24/7 which is fantastic. Although if you don't drive, getting to...
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 24, 2017 in forum: Travel Tips & Strategies
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    The Credit Card Referral Thread

    Thanks for this. Just applied :)
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 24, 2017 in forum: Miles & points via credit cards
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    Amex Cancellation Date

    I just tried the Live Chat on the Contact Us page to ask about my card anniversary date. Very quick and easy - had my answer within 5 mins.
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 24, 2017 in forum: Miles & points via credit cards
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    Best Airport Hotel in the UK

    Hardly a "major UK airport" but the Hilton East Midlands gets my thumbs up. Superb breakfast, friendly staff and great pool area. For LHR in the...
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 24, 2017 in forum: Travel Tips & Strategies
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    Topcashback Summer Treats competition

    Thanks for that. I'm on 20p winnings too. Woohoo!
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 24, 2017 in forum: Free/no additional spend miles & points
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    Flying Club Sale

    I know Virgin Atlantic currently have a sale on at the moment but any ideas on when the next Flying Club sale is due? Attempting to fly to Vegas...
    Thread by: Barry1984, Aug 24, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Virgin Atlantic | Flying Club
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    Amex Cancellation Date

    On my online Amex account, I have a Gold Rewards card that I cancelled last Autumn. I can't find anything on the website which gives me the date...
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 19, 2017 in forum: Miles & points via credit cards
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    Booking with PE upgrade voucher

    I've also found the Live Chat on their website to be pretty useful too if you don't fancy sitting on hold on the phone for a while. You get to...
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 19, 2017 in forum: Virgin Atlantic | Flying Club
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    BA companion voucher for people any advice?

    Just called to book my 241 redemption to MIA next year so asked this also. Avios + miles can't be used in conjunction with the voucher, the...
    Post by: Barry1984, Aug 19, 2017 in forum: British Airways | Executive Club