Ah, Best Western.
Does it get more American than that?
They aren’t known for luxury, but they do have some nice hotels all over the world.
Today they sent me an email offer that I haven’t seen before for their credit card: Continue reading
Month: June 2017
Marriott’s birthday offer lured me into paying money for a hotel stay
About a month before my birthday, Marriott sent me an interesting offer:
As the fine print says, I could earn a free night at any Marriott category 1-5 hotel if I complete a stay of two or more nights in June.
Not a bad deal, eh? Continue reading
Uber launches rider accounts for teens, only highest rated drivers will receive requests
Uber started a few different initiatives today, including adding the option for riders to tip drivers within the app.
Starting today, they’ve also launched teen accounts in three cities: Seattle, Phoenix and Columbus.
Here is some info from Uber:
Uber finally gave in! In-app tips start today in three cities
We knew Uber would eventually stop being stubborn and add in-app tipping.
Today they finally gave in.
Here’s some info Uber sent out to drivers today:
Tipping is available starting today in Seattle, Minneapolis and Houston: Continue reading
3 easy things Uber can do to make drivers stop quitting
Uber’s driver turnover rate is abysmal.
One study found only 4% of drivers are still driving a year after starting.
Most drivers join for the lucrative sign-up bonuses, then ditch upon realizing how challenging it is to make driving worth their time.
Here are 3 changes Uber could make to keep drivers on the road:
Uber’s new Route Pass is meh for most, good deal for some
Last time I bought an Uber ride pass the math worked out pretty well in my favor.
This time they suckered me into buying a pass, called a Route Pass, that isn’t nearly as good:
How does it work?
Hotel review: Country boy walks into the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
The Fairmont Kea Lani in Maui is one of a handful of luxury resorts on a stretch of Maui’s southern shore called Wailea.
Thanks to the no-longer-available Fairmont credit card from Chase, I had two free nights to use at any Fairmont.
The starting rate for a night at this hotel is ~$500, so I figured it’d be a good spot to use my free nights.
I was a tad underwhelmed.
Wait, why? Continue reading
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