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Forum: Sixt | Sixt Card
Jan 26, 2025, 8:10 am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,427
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

I guess if you put it that way it doesnt seem...

I guess if you put it that way it doesnt seem too unreasonable. It was just off-putting that the one way fee was more than 50% of the rental cost. Im driving between airport Sixt locations and...
Forum: Sixt | Sixt Card
Jan 23, 2025, 10:16 am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,427
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

I mean, geographically speaking they're really...

I mean, geographically speaking they're really not far apart. Finland is a short ferry ride from Estonia.
Forum: Sixt | Sixt Card
Jan 21, 2025, 11:37 am
Replies: 9
Views: 4,427
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Europe One-Way "Drop" Fees

I have an upcoming 16-day rental in Europe (picking up in Riga Latvia, dropping off in Tromso Norway). The total is 2300 Euro, with 1300 Euro of that being a One-Way fee. This seems excessive. ...
Forum: United Airlines | MileagePlus
Jun 2, 2024, 1:02 pm
Replies: 1,088
Views: 663,144
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Could anyone tell me what the lowest UA fare...

Could anyone tell me what the lowest UA fare class would make me eligible for an LH upgrade using PP?

Im not able to see LH fare classes when I book on UA, and I dont know what it converts to...
Forum: InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador
Feb 2, 2024, 1:10 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 10,267
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

I did reach out and was told that they have too...

I did reach out and was told that they have too many Ambassadors staying and that they couldn't open up additional availability. My certificate was expiring that weekend so I was able to convince...
Forum: InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador
Jan 24, 2024, 7:00 am
Replies: 11
Views: 10,267
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Has anyone had any luck with contacting the hotel...

Has anyone had any luck with contacting the hotel directly to see if they would open up free weekend night rate availability?
Forum: InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador
Jan 24, 2024, 6:16 am
Replies: 15
Views: 11,429
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Does anyone have any properties that they use...

Does anyone have any properties that they use that has a points + cash rate at 0.5 cents per point or less? I need to buy some points for an upcoming stay...

Thanks.
Forum: InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador
Jan 2, 2024, 12:00 pm
Replies: 5,665
Views: 929,042
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Yes, I know. You're responding to a post I made...

Yes, I know. You're responding to a post I made in 2016....

Trying to pump up those post numbers, huh?
Forum: Argentina
Oct 25, 2023, 4:31 pm
Replies: 622
Views: 81,576
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Dont pretend like thats how things operate at...

Dont pretend like thats how things operate at hotels in Argentina. Everyone incorporates exchange rates when booking hotels. I never intended on paying $3300.
Forum: Argentina
Oct 25, 2023, 11:09 am
Replies: 622
Views: 81,576
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

I did call and they confirmed they will convert...

I did call and they confirmed they will convert my quoted USD price to ARS using the MEP rate. Ridiculous. So instead of paying roughly 1.2M pesos, it became 3.0M pesos. That is the first time Ive...
Forum: Argentina
Oct 25, 2023, 11:07 am
Replies: 622
Views: 81,576
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Im not negotiating the price of the room. The...

Im not negotiating the price of the room. The price was fixed in USD when I booked 7 rooms for my family and I. They are attempting to scam foreign tourists by using an alternate conversion rate...
Forum: Argentina
Oct 24, 2023, 1:54 pm
Replies: 622
Views: 81,576
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Ok people I need your help. I booked a hotel down...

Ok people I need your help. I booked a hotel down in El Chalten, and if Im reading this message from them right, they are going to convert my USD amount on my reservation to ARS using the MEP rate??...
Forum: Argentina
Oct 18, 2023, 3:44 pm
Replies: 622
Views: 81,576
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Are you sure it's only 12 hours? I just did a...

Are you sure it's only 12 hours? I just did a transfer today which I won't pick up until Tuesday in BA. I'm not locked in at the rate that's displayed on my transfer even though the USD has already...
Forum: Argentina
Oct 18, 2023, 1:51 pm
Replies: 330
Views: 42,305
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Can anyone explain the following to me? How...

Can anyone explain the following to me?

How is Western Union able to offer a better rate than the blue rate? Right now the blue rate is at 885 pesos per USD, whereas Western Union is offering me...
Forum: Argentina
Oct 16, 2023, 9:52 am
Replies: 330
Views: 42,305
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Any updates? I wonder if AmEx changed their...

Any updates? I wonder if AmEx changed their minds on matching the MEP rate...

I'm traveling next week so any data points are appreciated. I've already sent money ahead via Western Union but I'd...
Forum: Argentina
Sep 28, 2023, 3:15 pm
Replies: 330
Views: 42,305
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Any recent AMEX data points? Are they still...

Any recent AMEX data points? Are they still giving credits back after purchases to align with the blue rate?
Forum: Argentina
Jun 27, 2023, 3:01 am
Replies: 330
Views: 42,305
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Just a few recent data points: Amex: I had...

Just a few recent data points:

Amex:
I had a stay back in mid-February at the Intercontinental Hotel in BA. I paid using my US-based Amex, and on April 4th I was issued a credit titled "Refund...
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
Jun 6, 2023, 11:21 am
Replies: 2,195
Views: 1,144,095
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Any global promotions going on? Bonus Journeys...

Any global promotions going on? Bonus Journeys ended last month...was wondering if anything has replaced it that I missed.
Forum: Hyatt | World of Hyatt
May 28, 2023, 5:07 am
Replies: 736
Views: 214,172
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

I am staying in Building 1 this week. I have a...

I am staying in Building 1 this week. I have a lagoon-view room facing the adult lagoon. The noise is VERY noticeable. When you open your balcony door, it sounds like you're in a nightclub. You...
Forum: Argentina
Mar 24, 2023, 10:28 am
Replies: 330
Views: 42,305
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Are there any available tricks to book an AirBnB...

Are there any available tricks to book an AirBnB in Argentina and pay using ARG Pesos? I don't see it available as an currency option on the AirBnB site.
Forum: Argentina
Feb 17, 2023, 7:08 am
Replies: 330
Views: 42,305
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

As a data point, I just left Buenos Aires...

As a data point, I just left Buenos Aires yesterday and all of my Mastercard transactions originally charged at the official rate have been adjusted close to the Blue Dollar rate. They were adjusted...
Forum: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Feb 3, 2023, 9:37 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,789
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

It looks like there are so many Mr & Mrs hotels...

It looks like there are so many Mr & Mrs hotels in Patagonia, and they all look spectacular. Too bad they're all so expensive and don't offer rewards redemptions.
Forum: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Feb 2, 2023, 2:46 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,789
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Mr & Mrs Smith: The Singular Patagonia MASTER REVIEW - THREAD

I didn't see a dedicated thread for this property, so I figured I would start one with the hopes of gathering some data points. This place looks spectacular, and is ranked as one of the best hotels...
Forum: Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Jul 29, 2022, 2:09 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Mr. and Mrs. Smith Argos Hotel - Cappadocia Turkey Master Thread

Hi All,

Since I don't yet see a thread for this property, I will start one.

Does anyone have any experiences to share from this property? I have an upcoming trip to Turkey and I'd like to...
Forum: InterContinental Hotels | IHG One Rewards and Intercontinental Ambassador
Jul 14, 2022, 10:23 am
Replies: 9
Views: 2,487
Posted By TravelTheWorld66

Does anyone know what's going on with this hotel?...

Does anyone know what's going on with this hotel? I had a reservation booked for late September and it was canceled by the hotel or IHG. I know that they are closed until August 9th (according to...
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