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Amex Platinum

How I Chose a Luxury Hotel for a 16-Hour Layover

Jul 16, 2026

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9 min read

How I Chose a Luxury Hotel for a 16-Hour Layover

Comparing the Capitol Kempinski, Conrad Singapore Marina Bay, Singapore EDITION and Shangri-La for a 16-hour layover using Fine Hotels + Resorts, loyalty earnings and total trip cost.

Expat Vista

Fiji

Jun 30, 2026

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3 min read

The Fiji Aspire Experiment

One day after the Las Vegas test, a new data point suggests Hilton Aspire resort credits can still work without a stay outside the United States.

Expat Vista

Miles & Points

Free Night Certificates: How to Use Them Well

May 2, 2026

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2 min read

Free Night Certificates: How to Use Them Well

Across Marriott, Hilton, and IHG

Expat Vista

Portfolio Management

Closing the Loop: Selling at 240k, Buying Back at 95k

Apr 7, 2026

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2 min read

Closing the Loop: Selling at 240k, Buying Back at 95k

An Arbitrage in Hilton Aspire Free Night Certificates

Expat Vista

Hotel Programs

How I Chose a Luxury Hotel for a 16-Hour Layover

The Fiji Aspire Experiment

Free Night Certificates: How to Use Them Well

Closing the Loop: Selling at 240k, Buying Back at 95k

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