60 Days

It's officially less than two months until my big vacation for my Mom's 60th Birthday. I am just so ready for an escape, and nothing says escape like leaving the country for two weeks!

As I mentioned before, I'm using points for our hotel in Paris so it's FREE! This isn't exactly where I wanted to stay, but the price is right. Don't get me wrong, there's something to be said for American accomodations, but we're not going to be in America. The location isn't ideal either, but again...Nothing beats free, right? I shouldn't be complaining, I'm not complaining. In fact, I decided to use my "clout" as a Hilton Diamond member and shoot off an email to the Hilton Arc de Triomphe to request an upgraded room and an Executive Level guarantee (both of which I'm entitlted to as a "Diamond Member", but that are granted on an availability basis.)

Really, I'm not trying to be bossy or needy, I'm just trying to give my mom a kick ass birthday. I figured if I don't ask someone else will and I don't want that someone else sitting in our hotel suite with a lovely view of the Eiffel Tower.

I sent off a nice, short note explaining that I am bringing my mom to Paris for her 60th birthday and would very much like a nice view and an upgraded room. Withing hours I'd received an email return offering a VIP arrival with a bottle of Champagne and a birthday cake upon our arrival, a room with a view, and an upgraded room on the Executive Level. How nice is that?! I love great service!

I was kinda feeling like I might be over Hilton properties, but might give them another chance. We'll see how this trip pans out.