I always book my flights directly with the airlines so avoid the “third-party-booking-headache” that comes when problems arise within the reservation. In my experience, it’s always best to deal directly with the airline that ticketed you. When booking flights on American Airlines, here are two simple things you can do to sweeten the deal: Get … [Read More…]
I Bet You’re Not This Excited About Continental Breakfast
I have some friends who are true hotel-breakfast enthusiasts (Boris, I’m looking at you); some of my travel friends are so passionate about the breakfast offerings that there’s virtually nothing that will stop them from indulging lavishly during every stay. Of course, I’m speaking specifically about Hyatt Diamond breakfasts, which seem to be a in a league … [Read More…]
Miles in a Minute: Free Money, Free Points, Free Chipotle & More
It’s been a busy month of travel for this family, and it’s safe to say I think I’ve mastered traveling with 2 kids under 2. We’re off again to Phoenix tomorrow for the First2Board Sessions where I’ll be presenting on the topic of “Surviving Points Armageddon”. I’m looking forward to a fun-filled weekend … [Read More…]
Today Only: $10 Free at Amazon With $45 Gift Card Purchase
Finally, the much-anticipated Amazon Prime Day has arrived. I have been keeping a close eye on the deal previews and this one certainly caught my eye, since I love “free money” (doesn’t everyone?). It’s safe to say that I shop at Amazon weekly, so this opportunity to get a free $10 was a no-brainer. Today … [Read More…]
I Was Victim of an Increasingly-Popular Uber Scam
A few updates: Shortly after sending my complaint to Uber, I received a favorable response and apology from customer service, including an adjustment of the fare from XL to X. I also learned that to protect rider and driver privacy, riders and drivers cannot view ratings for a specific trip. Driver-partners will never see exactly which rider … [Read More…]
The $20 Trick in Vegas Does Not Always Work
Mr. Points Traveler and I are currently in Vegas for a few nights celebrating our wedding anniversary. Our first two nights are at The Cosmopolitan, and they were comped thanks to a big casino win during my husband’s last trip here. I booked the third night at The Bellagio using the American Express FHR program, and we’ll … [Read More…]
Link Membership Rewards Account to Amazon for $15 Off
While on the check-out page at Amazon.com, I noticed I had an offer to apply a promo code for $15 off an order of $50 or more by linking my American Express Membership Rewards account and paying with points. This offer may be targeted to specific Amazon accounts (I’ve seen mention of these promos in … [Read More…]
My Experience With a United “Plan B” Award
Last week I took a spontaneous trip to Barcelona and spent some much-needed girl time with a good friend of mine. I booked the trip using miles, 5 days before departure, and I had a blast exploring a new beautiful European city. Even after being in “the game” for many years, there’s still always room … [Read More…]
10 Uber Hacks to Maximize Your Experience
I absolutely love Uber and have been using it since its beta stages years ago. It’s no surprise that it grew to be the enterprise it is today, and I’ve even met other travelers who have given up their own personal cars to solely rely on Uber when needed (it does make financial sense)! Here … [Read More…]
Possible Changes Coming For Kimpton? I Hope It’s Not This!
I received an invitation to take a survey from Kimpton in my inbox. I normally ignore such requests, but since I am so fanatical about Kimpton, I truly wanted to give them my honest feedback (especially since I want to tell them how good of a job they’ve been doing! About 25% into the survey, … [Read More…]
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