Hyatt
+3
Mar 6, 2026
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7 min read
How the FHR booking plan played out
Amex Platinum
+5
Feb 5, 2026
6 min read
Three nights, two tools, and why stopping early was optimal
Jan 21, 2026
A deliberate final night, booked for timing rather than spectacle
+6
Jan 9, 2026
5 min read
Amsterdam, abundant luxury, and the limits of rebate logic
Jan 8, 2026
Market structure, fixed rebates, and when the math stops helping
IHG
+8
Dec 28, 2025
Certificates, expiry risk, FHR timing, and why sequencing mattered more than value
Dec 20, 2025
Why I passed, even though the math was excellent
