Bumping this thread. Anyone have recent experience with Inner Circle or Epicure Plus? I have Silver status now. Am planning a trip to India soon and will have several Taj stays. I'm wondering if it is worth it to buy into Epicure Plus to get the Gold status for hotel and the "happy hours" and other Epicure things. (BTW, what does the happy hour mean? Free drinks? Free snacks? Cheaper drinks?) I am tempted because we'll be meeting friends in India and the benefits could be nice with the group. Thanks.