Four Seasons Preferred Partner
Jan 26, 2012, 10:11 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States
Programs: United Mileage Plus
Posts: 20
Four Seasons Preferred Partner
Should I be seeking out a TA who is a FSPP to book the FS Hualalai for me? They are no longer virtuoso and I am torqued that my travel agent cannot get me free breakfast. For our family, that runs about $1000 for the week.
Am I being ridiculous about this?
Am I being ridiculous about this?
Jan 26, 2012, 10:26 pm
#3
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States
Programs: United Mileage Plus
Posts: 20
I am feeling like I would be a schmuck to pull the plug on my travel agent for this stay. Maybe I will chalk it up to a lesson learned and do it with a FSPP agent in the future.
Jan 27, 2012, 2:42 am
#4
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I just have one idea- perhaps you could have your current agent book through Amex FHR to get complimentary breakfast and the other FHR benefits.
Jan 27, 2012, 10:35 am
#5
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,742
Even thought I am biased, if the agent made the decision to leave Virtuoso and not sign up with a similar group, they must have understood it would effect their business mix. Not your fault they made a bad business decision!
Jan 27, 2012, 10:47 am
#6
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BKK
Posts: 6,741
I think that the OP was referring to the property. It seems that FS Hualalai is no longer affiliated with Virtuoso.
Jan 27, 2012, 11:24 am
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States
Programs: United Mileage Plus
Posts: 20
Jan 27, 2012, 11:51 am
#9
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Asheville, NC
Programs: Virtuoso, FSPP, STARS, MO FAN Club, PEN Club, Bellini Club, Dorchester Diamond Club, Travel Leaders
Posts: 1,854
Jan 27, 2012, 12:46 pm
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: United States
Programs: United Mileage Plus
Posts: 20
Jan 28, 2012, 5:35 pm
#11
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Canada
Programs: Virtuoso TA, Four Seasons Pref Partner, Rosewood Elite TA, Ritz Carlton STARS TA
Posts: 4,742
Did that person change agency's or email addresses perhaps? Its also possible the agency was removed from the FSPP program, which does happen if you don't maintain your business levels.
Jan 30, 2012, 7:57 pm
#12
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 405
Def. book through a FSPP. My wife and I were fortunate enough to stay at the FS Wailea at Maui 2 weeks ago and with booking via FSPP we saved a good chunk of money. Free breakfast ($85 value), $85 towards lunch, and $100 credit per day to use towards anything.
Jan 30, 2012, 8:25 pm
#13
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: HNL
Programs: United Gold
Posts: 1,581
So you could spend $270/day on food? Wow. That is a lot better than AMEX FHR. How do I get in touch with someone who is a FSPP? I am planning on staying at the Four Seasons in Wailea for the Maui Film Festival this June.
Jan 30, 2012, 8:43 pm
#14
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: PBI
Programs: AS MVP
Posts: 425
+1! I used FHR last time there as was treated very well, but this sounds too good to be true!
Jan 30, 2012, 8:56 pm
#15
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 405
Also, I can't guarantee the perks are still valid. I am not sure how frequently they change.
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