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Deals Mark Chua 9/2/26 Deals Mark Chua 9/2/26

Marriott Bonvoy Targeted Offer: Up to 45,000 Bonus Points After 15 Eligible Paid Stays

After the longest drought of targeted offers, Marriott Bonvoy has finally sent me one: up to 45,000 bonus points for 15 eligible paid stays. Generous on paper, but the word "stays" is doing a lot of heavy lifting.

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Deals Mark Chua 9/2/26 Deals Mark Chua 9/2/26

ALL Accor+ Explorer Fee Increases to S$329 From 1 October 2026

Accor is raising the annual ALL Accor+ Explorer fee to S$329 from 1 October 2026. Existing members can lock in S$299 by switching on auto-renewal before 30 September, and prospective members still have a few days to join at the old rate with a S$40 dining voucher attached.

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Aviation Mark Chua 8/27/26 Aviation Mark Chua 8/27/26

Qantas Confirms 8 December 2026 Start for Status Rollovers and Ground Earning

Qantas has finally put dates on its status overhaul. Rollovers and ground earning arrive 8 December 2026, Points Club and Green Tier are being retired, and Jetstar Classic Upgrades launch in September from 37,000 points.

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Hotels Mark Chua 8/23/26 Hotels Mark Chua 8/23/26

Hotel Review: Mondrian Singapore Duxton (Executive Room) - Great Location, Comfortable but Small Rooms

The Mondrian Singapore Duxton nails the location and the design, but the rooms are compact and the Executive Room premium is hard to justify. Here is why I would book the base room instead.

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Deals Mark Chua 8/22/26 Deals Mark Chua 8/22/26

Is Your Hotel Status Enough? Why You Should Still Book Advisor Rates

You do not need any hotel status to book a luxury hotel for less. Here is how free travel advisor rates work and why almost anyone can (and should) use them.

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Travel News Mark Chua 8/18/26 Travel News Mark Chua 8/18/26

Fairmont Opens Its First Thailand Hotel: Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit Debuts With 474 Rooms, Seven Venues and a Hidden Cabaret Club

Fairmont has finally landed in Thailand. The 474-key Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit opens today with seven restaurants and bars, a hidden cabaret supper club, and one of Bangkok's largest new ballrooms.

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Deals Mark Chua 8/18/26 Deals Mark Chua 8/18/26

ALL Accor+ Explorer Offering a Complimentary Dining Voucher for New Members (Sign Up by 7 September 2026)

New ALL Accor+ Explorer members who sign up between 17 August and 7 September 2026 receive a complimentary dining voucher, worth S$40 in Singapore.

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Aviation Mark Chua 8/15/26 Aviation Mark Chua 8/15/26

Cathay Pacific 80th AnniFAREsary: Up to 80,000 Asia Miles Back on Award Flights (Register by 27 August 2026)

Cathay Pacific is handing back 800 Asia Miles for every 5,000 you redeem, up to 80,000 per member. Here is how the 80th anniversary rebate works, the Standard Award catch, and whether it is worth chasing from Singapore.

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