Comments on: May 4, 2013 – Mega DO fees, Hilton brands, surfing stuff, the mother of all bicycles, sponsored trips https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/ An eclectic journey through the Travel Miles/Points blogosphere Sun, 05 May 2013 19:02:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: TravelBlogger Buzz https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8116 Sun, 05 May 2013 19:02:35 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8116 In reply to the J.

After I move to WordPress I can have a survey for stuff like this, i.e. “Pick the most ridiculous over the top way a blogger pushed XYZ card”.

That would be fun. And take bets on the winner? Aha, this is how I can monetize the site at last…

LOL!!!

]]> By: TravelBlogger Buzz https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8115 Sun, 05 May 2013 19:00:45 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8115 In reply to TWA44.

At some point this would move to WordPress and maybe it gets better…I don’t know. I agree with TWA44, better pick something and stick with it!

]]> By: TravelBlogger Buzz https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8114 Sun, 05 May 2013 18:59:32 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8114 In reply to Anonymous.

I agree with all your points Tim! Thanks for taking the time to comment here and for reading.

]]> By: TWA44 https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8112 Sun, 05 May 2013 18:35:25 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8112 In reply to Shooter McGavin.

Totally agree. And now there’s a post about people taking photos of themselves in airplane lavatories. I could do without that too.

]]> By: TWA44 https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8111 Sun, 05 May 2013 18:33:27 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8111 In reply to TWA44.

Indeed, but at least when someone replies it is clear to whom they are replying! Sometimes readers reply to Anonymous as a brand new comment, and it isn’t clear. Also, regular readers get to know me as TWA44, the same name I use on FT and MiPo.

]]> By: Tim https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8110 Sun, 05 May 2013 17:40:28 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8110 In reply to Anonymous.

In fairness, the non-affiliate link gives Barclays the right to screw you. Only 5k if you’re approved for the Platinum. Both options should be presented and considered.

The airlines and hotels have hit paydirt with the MegaDOs. They’ve somehow convinced people to pay premium rates to attend their press junket. Then add $2000 for the right to buy a ticket.

Good call on the FTEF response to criticism. I see they’ve taken the DeltaPoints approach to argue the trivial details while ignoring the big issue.

]]> By: the J https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8109 Sun, 05 May 2013 15:37:46 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8109 I feel like I’m walking through a shady part of town with people hawking fake rolex watches.

“Hey, check this out…Brand new…Lufthansa card”
“Look here. Lufthansa card. Free travel”
“Oye. See what I’ve got for you. the Lufthansa card – 1.5 (!!)first class roundtrips for free”
“Hey pick me. I’ve got the lufthansa card as well.”
“this is gonna sell out ASAP.. Get this card (from me) NOWW!!!!!!!!!!!”

]]> By: Anonymous https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8108 Sun, 05 May 2013 12:50:25 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8108 In reply to Chico Escuela.

Incubus, baby!!

]]> By: TravelBlogger Buzz https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8107 Sun, 05 May 2013 12:41:53 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8107 In reply to Anonymous.

Definitely not a surprise there! I was surprised with Mile Nerd.

]]> By: Anonymous https://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8106 Sun, 05 May 2013 12:20:20 +0000 http://travelbloggerbuzz.com/may-4-2013-mega-do-fees-hilton-brands-surfing-stuff-the-mother-of-all-bicycles-sponsored-trips-2/#comment-8106 In reply to Anonymous.

Milevalue fails too.

harvson3

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