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17 hours in San Francisco: Trip Planning

Trip Reports Aaron Wong - Sep 28, 2022 18

16,894 miles, three cabins, two airlines, and more time zones than I care to count. Bring on the jetlag.

Qatar Airways & Accor Hotels add reciprocal loyalty benefits

Airlines Aaron Wong - Sep 28, 2022 3

Qatar Privilege Club and ALL members can now double dip on Avios and points, with a status match for elite members.

Japan adds Sinopharm, Sinovac to recognised vaccinations

General Travel Aaron Wong - Sep 27, 2022 9

From 11 October, Japan will expand its definition of fully vaccinated to include all 11 WHO-approved vaccines.

Canada ends inflight masking and all pandemic restrictions

General Travel Aaron Wong - Sep 27, 2022 2

From 1 October, Canada will end its vaccination and inflight masking requirement, as travel returns to pre-COVID conditions.

How to save on overseas spending with DBS My Account & Travel Mode

Credit Cards Aaron Wong - Sep 26, 2022 23

Save on overseas transactions with My Account and DBS Visa Debit Card, and manage your banking seamlessly with Travel Mode.

Hong Kong, Taiwan & Japan: Which one should you visit first?

General Travel Aaron Wong - Sep 25, 2022 13

Last week saw Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan all announce plans to reopen. But which is the best candidate for a year-end vacation?

Hong Kong lifts hotel quarantine, but tourists should stay away for now

General Travel Aaron Wong - Sep 24, 2022 22

Hong Kong removes hotel quarantine from 26 September, but daily ARTs, 4x PCR tests and a 3-day ban on visiting restaurants & entertainment venues means tourists should stay away.

Booked: A long overdue trip to Japan

General Travel Aaron Wong - Sep 23, 2022 41

Japan lifts its remaining tourism restrictions on 11 October, which means open season on flights and hotels. Here's my plan.

New AMEX sign-up bonuses: Up to 36,400 miles or 155,000 MR points

AMEX Aaron Wong - Sep 23, 2022 41

From now till 30 Sept, apply for a new AMEX card and enjoy bonus Krisflyer miles or Membership Rewards points, plus a Conrad eVouchers contest.

Official: Japan lifting all tourism restrictions from 11 October

General Travel Aaron Wong - Sep 22, 2022 25

From 11 October, Japan will scrap its arrival caps and visa requirement, and allow free-and-easy travel once again.

Deal: Buy LifeMiles with a 125% bonus & receive 10% rebate on next award booking

Airlines Aaron Wong - Sep 22, 2022 0

Buy LifeMiles with a 125% bonus by 30 September, and enjoy a 10% rebate off your next award booking, with no cap.

New KrisFlyer Experiences: Dining packages and Esports meet & greet

Airlines Aaron Wong - Sep 22, 2022 2

Dine at Osteria BBR and Kausmo, enjoy a private meal with Chez Kai and Little Social, or meet Esports personality Caps with the latest KrisFlyer Experiences.