Update 12/8: Just saw this update to the “learn more” section of the offer (I’m assuming it’s the official terms and conditions): “Initial transaction must meet a $25 minimum product value (exclusive of taxes and/or shipping and handling fees) in order to qualify for the 1,500 bonus mile offer.” Apparently the terms were changed on … [Read More…]
Keeping Track of Point & Mile Balances With Award Wallet
With all the airline, hotel, and credit card loyalty programs and frequent promotions out there, many people ask me how I keep track of all of my accounts. Instead of using a spreadsheet or multiple sticky notes (hey, I don’t judge sticky notes, I use them for practically everything else), I use a free program … [Read More…]
Christmas Shopping = Done Thanks to American Express Gift Chain
Update: 12/1: The final 3 gifts I was waiting on came through to me this morning. From my JCrew purchase, I received a $15 statement credit towards my next purchase. Admittedly, I was a little ticked off about this because I didn’t want to have to make another purchase, but I did manage to find … [Read More…]
Earn 500 U.S. Airways Dividend Miles By Joining Dividend Miles Daily Deal
Wow there are just so many great point opportunities and deals today – I can barely keep track! This one is easy – click here to sign up for Dividend Miles Daily Deal (a new Groupon-like site rolled out by U.S. Airways) & receive 500 miles (I’ll also receive 500 miles per referral). Don’t have … [Read More…]
A Sneaky Way to Score A Free Holiday Gift From American Express Via Vente-Privee
Wow it seems that I have a lot to say about American Express recently. I promise you’ll think this one is fantastic. American Express just recently launched their own free flash/sample sale site called Vente-Privee which sells all things designer for up to 70% off. If you’re an AMEX card holder, you’re in luck. American … [Read More…]
Hotel Status Matching
Yesterday I obtained Platinum Status with Accor Hotels (A|Club) for both Kevin and I. Accor has several partner hotels around the world (several which I am considering for stays in Singapore, Macau, & Hong Kong when we travel there at the end of March/early April). Sure, Platinum status is great with the A|Club, but what’s even … [Read More…]
My Stay At Radisson for 50,000 (pending) Club Carlson Points
Update: 11/29: As of now, you can still sign up for this free promotion; they have not reached their first 50,000 registrants yet. Once 50,000 people have registered, the program will automatically switch you over to the promotion whereby you earn 15,000 Club Carlson points instead. It’s free to sign up and only takes a … [Read More…]
American Express: Small Business Saturday
I’m proud of American Express; they’ve created a huge social movement to preserve and promote the small business community throughout the U.S. Using Facebook, American Express allowed all AMEX card holders to pledge to shop at a locally-owned small business to receive a $25 statement credit for completing a qualifying $25 minimum purchase today, Saturday, … [Read More…]
Welcome!
Hi! I’m Angelina. So here it is – just another points and miles travel blog by just another points traveler. I’ve actually been inspired to start blogging merely as a way to contain my uncontainable excitement about all things points and miles and to simply convey my “point stories” to important people such as Kevin … [Read More…]
