Which DC area Ritz is better? Pentagon City, Georgetown, or DC

Does your firm let you take 28-30 December off? Many of my team members won’t be working those days and I decided last minute that I’d like to travel somewhere between Christmas and the New Year.

Anyone with systemwide upgrades to sell on American Airlines ?

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Taking a side trip from San Diego (work trip) to Palm Springs in mid January by myself. I guess I’ll rent a car and drive there. I’d like to do a day trip to Joshua Tree. Should I stay in downtown Palm Springs? An outlying resort? Any other day trips? Female solo traveler. Also debated flying from SD to Santa Barbara instead of Palm Springs. Just want to be outside and enjoy good food, wine, scenery, hiking, relaxation.

American has a promo listed on their app - use Rocketmiles to book a hotel and earn X000 American points. Has anyone here used it? If I book a Marriott properly, can I apply my Marriott retroactively?

Best alternative to Hilton loyalty? And will they match my status? Getting fed up with Hilton's poor customer service.

Does anyone have experience travelling in or out of Heathrow over the last month? Got a trip booked and wondering what the border restrictions are like/ what documentation is needed for showing reason for travel (if any)

Have an amount of Marriott points I would would like to use to buy United miles.

Any advice on carrying out this transaction?

Alaska to join Oneworld!!!

Is there any way to preserve/sell a Spirit airline reservation credit? Mine expires at the end of the year. Had to cancel over the summer due to extreme delays and uncertainties.

Which are the best forex card for an Indian travelling to UAE for a 2 months work engagement?

Bahamas.. Nassau or Eleuthera Island? Have any of you guys been recently? What are must dos? Any hotel recommendations?

Hello Team,

GBT team inform to submit the card details for travel and hotel booking. When I am trying to submit the details getting some issue like enter your RSA securid passcode as well as help me how I can login into concure application.

Does anyone use their private car to drive to work from hebbal, thanisandra or places that are 20kms away? It may be an absurd question to ask considering the Bangalore traffic, but still checking if there's anybody driving down that distance?

Will end up at 65 Marriott nights for 2018. What would you select for your annual choice benefit? 5 elite night credits or is that pointless?

I am AA Platinum Pro, for international travel on AA, is there extra baggage allowance or not? Weight wise or piece wise? Oneworld website says ‘yes’ and AA website says ‘no’

Anyone working for Capgemini engineering(Altran) in mumbai?

Hey everyone, hope you are well. I have a question, is it normal for companies to require new hires to do a 6 months probation period? And what would job security look like doing that period?

Does KPMG’s federal healthcare advisory practice get Veterans Day off?

What is the comparision between Infosys band 6B and Band 8 of IBM? Any pointers please!

Definitely don’t see where the Asians are at in my office...

Any advice on how to deal with a partner/boss who is shifting all responsibility to me with zero guidance, no mentoring, and an unwillingness to discuss the issues? (Small firm, only associate under this partner and have been working at the firm for 2 years). There are an increasing number of passive aggressive comments from the partner who expects to be completely hands off once the case lands on my desk. Wants me to figure it all out despite cases being from different areas of law.

8/3 Thread (General):

Is there a definitive guide to cost of living? The obvious cost of living centers (SF, NYC, LA etc.) get covered a lot, but I’m wondering where my city falls. It’s a modest Midwest city with ~100k residents but is a relatively touristy spot. It often feels like a MCOL area but I’m not sure how to adequately judge that, and it would be helpful to know when comparing salaries and the like.

How much hike can I expect if I joined citiustech in Oct last year and got 3.75 rating?
Yoe - 4

How to get released from current project in Wipro.

Craziest parties / perks on firm budget you _ experienced? Friend of mine had a table+bottle service at a super bougie Miami club. My office on the otherhand had a pizza party.

To what degree is the US economy isolated from the world's madness? There has to be a breaking point right?

Can someone let us know about leave and insurance policy in detail 🙂

I joined in LMS can i ask my designation change?

Got an offer from Mphasis as project lead systems in testing practice team, can anyone guide me how is project n what client they have. Not getting much info from HR

Is senior manager level in an investment bank(RBC ) lower than manager level in big 4? If yes , which title will be same to manager level in a big 4?

In NOLA for the weekend! I’m 25F. Looking for good restaurants/bars/things to do. TIA

Has anyone been to the UK lately from the US? What are the Covid requirements / restrictions? Thank you!

Any recommendations on St Regis vs Ritz Carlton Istanbul?

Taking a side trip from San Diego (work trip) to Palm Springs in mid January by myself. I guess I’ll rent a car and drive there. I’d like to do a day trip to Joshua Tree. Should I stay in downtown Palm Springs? An outlying resort? Any other day trips? Female solo traveler. Also debated flying from SD to Santa Barbara instead of Palm Springs. Just want to be outside and enjoy good food, wine, scenery, hiking, relaxation.

Recs for outdoor dining or good takeout restaurants in Santa Barbara? Also, will take any suggestions for short hiking trails or scenic views!

How long of a layover recommended for transfer in Singapore (Frankfurt to Bangkok)?

Can’t decide between Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh city for 5 days in Vietnam. Also is it necessary to join a tour group? Thoughts?

Anyone ever stayed at Westin Tokyo? Is the concierge lounge any good?

I have an 8 hour layover in Madrid. Never been there before. Is it worth leaving the airport and doing something in the city? Any tips on what to see in a few hours?

What are some fun things to do in NYC around Christmas time? The only thing on my list so far is ice skating at Rockefeller

Taking a relative who has never travel abroad to Italy - spending a few nights in Florence - any great restaurant recommendations ?!

Wife and I want to do a quick trip to Orlando with our 3 year old. Just want to do magic kingdom for a day as i think that’s all we can handle. Recommendation a on Disney hotel vs say a Marriott? The price difference is huge and I know I can get a suite for free with my status at the Marriott.

I'm going to Machu Picchu next month with my brother and hiking the Inca trail. Any recommendations on what I absolutely need to bring for the hike? Anyone who hiked the Inca trail take like a battery pack or something with them for their camera?

Also, I'm considering bringing my drone even tho I know I can't take it into any of the sacred places like Machu picchu. I also have to register it with customs when I get into the country. Is it still worth taking? I can use it around Cusco and Lima

Advice on which Greek islands to visit in September? Santorini is in the list, but I can’t decide on others. Which are your favorite and why?

Good places to go in December? I was thinking Portugal - but heard it gets cold cold. Any other recommendations?

Any thoughts on the JW Tucson Starr Pass Resort right now? We had booked a trip to get away from the snow but it looks like it’s half shut down right now.

Staying a weekend in October in Salt Lake for the first time. Is it worth dropping more points to stay downtown or save some by staying on the outskirts?

Going to Key West in a few weeks - any recommendations? Have a reservation at Latitudes already and day trip to Dry Tortugas planned

Any good places to relax near Vegas, within a day or so drive? I'm taking a long road trip and ending there and want to relax somewhere before flying out. Ideally not more than $200 a night. Understand that it's the desert but thought maybe some good lakes or desert resorts nearby

Any Mexico City recs? Food, attractions, places to stay, etc.