🚨 Great News for Maharaja Club members! 🚨
You can now redeem your Air India Maharaja Miles on Air India Express flights too ✈️
That means:
👉 More domestic redemption options
👉 Better connectivity to tier-2/3 cities
👉 Potentially cheaper award bookings
How we turned a ₹31K Luxury Taj stay into ~₹12K effective cost!!
This year for our anniversary, we decided to use our Taj Amex voucher into a little luxury staycation at the iconic Taj West End - one of Bengaluru’s oldest heritage hotels.
Here’s our experience 🧵👇
From Bangalore's 40°C Heat to 0°C Chill: Our Great Escape!
Fed up with the relentless Bangalore heat, we decided to escape to the mountains 2 years ago. 🏔️
Eager to explore new places, Manasi chose the charming hills of Darjeeling and Kalimpong for Sanket, while Sanket was excited to unveil the breathtaking beauty of North Sikkim to Manasi.
Buckle up for our 10 day itinerary 👇
Herceg Novi & Perast - Quiet Coastal Medieval Towns
The following day we explored Herceg Novi, known as the City of 100,001 steps.
A coastal town layered with history from Ottoman, Venetian, and Austro-Hungarian rule. Stone staircases, greenery, and sea views everywhere.
On our way back, we visited Perast.
A tiny baroque town on the Bay of Kotor, often described as a miniature Venice. Fewer than 300 residents, quiet streets, and a timeless atmosphere.
Unfortunately, strong winds meant we couldn’t visit the Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks island, but we were still very satisfied with the stunning architecture and peaceful walks!
Žabljak - Day 3, 4, 5 & 6
The road then called us further North to Žabljak, the highest town in the Balkans. It is a place that belongs in a book of fables, set against the towering shadows of the Durmitor Mountains. To see Žabljak is to see nature at its most domineering and divine.
Every direction we looked felt like a postcard.
We drove two hours from Kolašin and checked into a cozy cottage.
We went cafe hopping and had some amazing food and desserts and then called it a day.
The next morning we drove 45 minutes to Tirana airport, returned our car, and boarded our flight back to Delhi.
23 days.
2 countries.
2500 km of driving.
Some trips entertain you.
Some trips teach you.
And then there are trips like this - the ones that quietly change how you see the world.
Albania & Montenegro, you were truly very special. 🇦🇱🇲🇪
Link to Albania post:
https://t.co/DYsBfWrhL3
Europe’s Best-Kept Secret Without the Schengen Visa Hassle!
After Albania, we spent 11 days in Montenegro and the country is no less than a paradise!
Stunning medieval coastal towns, vast crystal-clear lakes, gigantic mountains and Europe's deepest canyon!
Full Itinerary 🧵👇
✈️ You can now cancel or amend your flights for FREE within 48 hours of booking (DGCA rule).
Conditions:
• Flight must be booked at least 7 days before departure (domestic)
• At least 15 days before departure (international)
🔥 Applies to:
• Domestic flights
• International flights
🔥 Even if booked via OTAs like:
• MakeMyTrip
• EaseMyTrip
• Cleartrip
• Yatra
(Note: airline refund is mandatory, but OTA convenience fees may not be refunded.)
This rule is useful for:
• Accidental bookings
• Price drops
• Wrong dates or names
Effective from 26 March 2026.
Swiggy has added Marriott Bonvoy as a partner for earning 5 Marriott Bonvoy points for every ₹500 spent on Swiggy.
Link in Partner Rewards section. You can choose one between Indigo BluChips and Marriott Bonvoy
Which one are you choosing?
For nearly a month, our Instagram account has remained suspended after a false copyright complaint filed with Instagram by @HDFC_Bank
We believe this complaint was incorrect, yet despite repeated attempts to resolve the matter directly with @HDFCBank_Cares , we have not received a clear resolution, only repeated requests to “wait” and new dates.
Because of this, our business and the content we create for our followers has been completely halted on Instagram.
This situation is causing real losses for us and preventing us from sharing useful content with the community that has supported us for years.
We are now left with no option but to escalate this matter publicly.
If anyone here has dealt with a similar issue or has advice on the next steps, including possible legal remedies, we would genuinely appreciate your guidance.
If you value the content we create and want to help us get our account restored, please consider reposting this thread so it reaches the right people.
Thank you for your support.
@HDFC_Bank@HDFCBank_Cares@instagram
Downgraded Platinum Travel to MRCC because of the recent devaluation
Downgrade link to MRCC: https://t.co/Q7TRleotOV
If you need MRCC, you can get via Platinum reserve card as well.
Apply for Platinum Reserve: https://t.co/X70lscGu22
Apply for Taj Epicure and Accor Plus using Amex Experience App
And then downgrade using the first link to MRCC
⚠️Downgrade link is working right now but can stop working at any time. You won’t be charged for Platinum reserve if you downgrade to MRCC
“What’s the best FREE 0% Forex Markup Card for international trips?”
We get asked this question quite a lot.
Our Answer: SCAPIA
If you’re travelling abroad, this is hands down the easiest and most rewarding option right now.
Apply here: https://t.co/MMPPv4gRaJ
Why apply NOW?
* ₹1,000 off on your flight if you apply now
General benefits:
* 0% forex markup, so free to use internationally
* 1,000 Scapia Coins worth ₹200 (activate card & claim inside app)
* If you spend ₹20,000 on your cards, you can get:
a) Unlimited Airport Lounge Access, OR
b) Choice to spend on shopping / dining / spa / lounge and get 100% back as Scapia Coins
(Up to ₹1,000 in metro airports & ₹500 in non-metros)
* 4% on hotels, flights and trains booked on the Scapia app.
* 2% on spending via the Visa Card.
* 1% on UPI spends via the RuPay Card.
This is honestly a no-brainer if you want to save money on travel & airport lounges.
Apply here: https://t.co/MMPPv4gRaJ
Always get your first credit card pre approved from the bank you have a relationship with like salary/business/savings account or a secured(FD-based) credit card