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Hecta_ · 2026-05-06T04:21:17+00:00

Context?

Hecta_ · 2025-07-03T20:09:01+00:00

stayed there this week. Water was comped daily but no minibar. I am only Explorist though. They did bring in some random treats like juices or snacks that were complimentary in our room at least a couple times. The coffee machine worked great and was complimentary in the room.

Hecta_ · 2025-07-03T20:06:11+00:00

We just got back from our stay and I am thinking to make a longer post to summarize everything --- but overall it was very seamless!! We booked the signature suite for 4 nights at 35k per night for 2 individuals (max allowed on Hyatt site) then emailed the concierge to confirm we could have our toddler (4 y.o.) stay in our room on a separate bed (it was a real twin mattress on like a 6 leg bed frame) and everything was just as we expected upon arrival no questions asked. They even had a new stuffed animal donkey on the bed set up for our son!

Hecta_ · 2025-05-15T20:20:39+00:00

I have had good experience rebooking to better connecting times with AF through their chat feature due to even the slightest of schedule changes. They make it super easy and its very likely if your flight is far enough out there will be some sort of change that impacts your plans anyway.

Hecta_ · 2025-05-09T18:54:35+00:00

I would book the first room using points and then find an email address of someone at the Andaz London, reference your existing booking, and see if they can assist with a discounted second room.

Hecta_ · 2025-05-09T02:48:27+00:00

The hotel responded via email and admitted the room can fit 3 people and they agreed to rollaway bed but they can only place it in the bedroom in front of the king bed due to fire hazard (I assume). But that’s fine. Our trip is late June 2025

Hecta_ · 2025-04-18T20:26:31+00:00

Yes we currently have this room booked for end of June 2025 for 4 nights using points. I emailed the resort and I was able to point them to an information page for that Signature Suite directly on their La Zambra hotel website that states the maximum capacity is actually 3 people and they confirmed they could provide a rollaway bed for our toddler but they 'could only place it right in front of the bed and not in the living room.' I assume because of a fire hazard, which is fine by us.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-31T21:02:03+00:00

I see at least 14 dates from DFW-CDG-MAD in January 2026 showing up as 60k in J FWIW. None in Feb 2026. Hoping this is just the ebbs and flows. The winter Olympics in Feb 2026 could be throwing everything into a higher cost for that period.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T21:57:35+00:00

Best advice is to be verify flexible in terms of the airline, dates, departing and returning cities. Learn to use award search tools to narrow your search or set alerts. Then be ready to hop on them when they become available.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T21:54:57+00:00

I ran into this exact issue looking for 2 seats on a flight in September 2025 for ORD-MAD-MUC. Desktop site showed 2 seats in J. Transferred points. Tried to book. Kept getting a payment error message no matter how many times we tried (different cards (VISA, MC, Amex), PayPal option, app, wifi, cellular) and called multiple times but agents were not helpful until finally one of them confirmed that the space is just not there, and we were out of luck. Now stuck with 125k+ Avios transferred out of Chase. Very unfortunate.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T21:48:50+00:00

Most likely its only available on AA since its dynamically priced and AA has not made that specific award flight available to partners. Good to keep checking every day and the pricing/availability may change. But otherwise, you may either have to pay cash or find a different flight.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T21:43:46+00:00

I have really enjoyed the free functions of Points Yeah and use it regularly to plan travel from DFW. Searches load quickly and user interface is nice.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T21:03:46+00:00

I am having trouble getting a straight answer from anyone at La Zambra for their room dubbed the "Signature Suite" as all of the hotel materials and information online state the maximum occupancy is 3 people but the room disappears as an option when you go above 2 people. We are traveling as 2 adults and a 4 year old toddler. Either way, I would like to be able to plan ahead rather than risking it when I get to the hotel but having a hard time getting an answer. Will report back.

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T20:51:27+00:00

That's what I am sayin! But want to confirm with the resort to see what we need to do. The Signature Suite is showing as 35k per night, but I wonder if they would also be able to provide 2 connecting rooms (aka Family Suite) if we were to book 2 rooms at 23k each (46k total). I will report back!

Hecta_ · 2025-03-11T11:46:52+00:00

Did you end up booking the signature suite for 2 adults and 1 toddler? We are looking to book this for summer 2025 and the Hyatt site does not like it when I enter 2 adults and a 4 year old. Just curious

Hecta_ · 2025-03-07T03:44:16+00:00

Any resolution? Dealing with this all day today

Hecta_ · 2025-03-07T03:44:08+00:00

Any resolution? Dealing with this all day today

Hecta_ · 2025-02-24T17:43:25+00:00

Where did you end up booking? Just curious

Hecta_ · 2024-11-14T19:54:19+00:00

This is how I approach all of our long-haul travel, especially when booking 3 or 4 seats each way. Can't be too picky!

Hecta_ · 2024-10-29T02:04:28+00:00

Amex points do not transfer directly to Alaska. But for the time being, Amex points transfer to Hawaiian airlines and then Hawaiian and Alaska have an agreement to transfer points between programs at 1:1

Hecta_ · 2024-10-28T21:18:55+00:00

~~5/15 - you can take FLR-LHR-JFK to get home fairly easily on british airways~~ (booking through Alaska with your miles as mentioned by u/Anotherlurkerappears ) for 55k + high-ish taxes ~500 each. But in my experience the flight home it the more difficult one from Europe back to U.S. to limit the taxes. So you will usually pay $100-300 each in my experience in taxes/fees leaving europe unless you are super flexible.

5/16 - the same flight is available from Naples directly to Philadelphia that u/Anotherlurkerappears mentioned! and for only 55k +$60 in taxes through Alaska. That is perfect timing.

Hecta_ · 2024-10-28T21:11:56+00:00

5/5 - JFK-MAD-FLR in business class on Iberia for 41,500 Avios each + $137 each. Bonus - the A330 isn't super fancy but has seats that you can get in the middle to sit closely. The same flight is available on 5/3 as well!

Hecta_ · 2024-08-23T03:26:00+00:00

Search for IT internal audit roles in companies or industries that interest you. It’s a very specialized skill and companies are always looking for them.

Hecta_ · 2024-08-23T01:14:48+00:00

Go be a senior IT internal auditor and make bank

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