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When Good Things Come to an End (And Why That’s Okay)

The Only Constant in Travel Hacking? Change. When Great Perks Disappear, Smart Travellers Adapt—Here’s How.

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Wilko van de Kamp
Mar 14, 2025
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outdoor fountain outside the building
Bellagio Fountains, in Las Vegas

If there’s one thing I’ve learned—whether in travel, business, or life—it’s that nothing lasts forever. Perks disappear, opportunities evolve, and sometimes, we have to make tough choices to move forward.

Success is related to the speed making a new decision, often to do something a little bit different.

It’s usually not about a massive overhaul or reinventing yourself. The idea is to add something new, making a slight tweak to what you were already doing. Endings aren’t necessarily bad. If you lean into it and embrace the unknown, these events can push us toward something even better.

To illustrate, here’s two endings you may have recently noticed:

  • One of my favourite travel hacks— which got me Las Vegas Diamond status for years—was discontinued in January 2025. For many years, this benefit provided waived resort fees, priority check-ins, and free stays at luxury hotels. It was one of those perks that felt too good to be true. And as it turns out, it was…

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