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\n<\/a>(little postcard sized box I received in the mail)<\/em><\/p>\n
Now this isn’t an “OMG, I can’t believe what they just sent me gift”, but it was unexpected, and not part of the benefits outlined in their elite status guide.<\/p>\n Fortunately for me, I love playing various card games (Big2 anyone?). Being on the road is also a great time for cards as it requires interaction instead of just staring at a screen. Traveling and elite benefits are great, but the most important thing for me is always building memories with people that cannot be replaced.<\/p>\n If you’re wondering how I earned Hilton Diamond status, the AMEX Hilton Surpass card gives you Diamond status after spending $40,000 in one calendar year. Well that wasn’t too difficult via manufactured spending<\/a>, and when this card offered 6 points per dollar spent earlier this year at drugstores (Hello CVS!). Yea I pretty much went all out in preparation for my trip to Asia.<\/p>\n Normally Hilton requires 28 stays or 60 nights per calendar year to quality for Diamond. See below.<\/p>\n If you’re curious about Hilton tier levels, check out their page here <\/a>outlining different levels and benefits. Some of the benefits of Diamond are listed below.<\/p>\n
\n<\/a>(new card & pamphlet stating Diamond status, and a little encased box)<\/em><\/p>\n
\n<\/a>(a set of playing cards with Hilton logos, and unique facts about each property on each card)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n