A few days ago I posted about why I am keeping my United Explorer card open, primarily as a way to avoid United’s new elite status PQD spend requirement and because I enjoy the complimentary upgrades on award tickets, as well as access to extra award inventory (which is a benefit available to Platinum and … [Read More…]
Miami and Back For a Hair Appointment
I love point and miles because of the ability to have fun with them on a whim. I have done tons of crazy things thanks to points and miles in the past (booked a cruise, traded my car for points, helped my friend leave the country, went to Tokyo for the first time with less … [Read More…]
Ultimate Rewards Transfer: Singapore Airlines Sweet-Spot Redemptions
Ultimate Rewards from the Ink Plus and the Sapphire Preferred transfer to six airlines, four hotels, one train company, and a partridge in a pear tree. I’ve always been wired to transfer my Ultimate Rewards points to United miles, Southwest Rapid Rewards, and Hyatt points, but with all the hype around the newest Ultimate Rewards partner, … [Read More…]
It’s Perks Like This That Keep Me Loyal
With so many innovative ways to win customers over, brands are constantly thinking of creative ways to show their appreciation. I’ve outlined some of my favorite hotel/airline-social media moments in this previous post. I’ve raved a billion times about my love for the Kimpton hotel brand and their Inner Circle top-tier elite status. I love how they … [Read More…]
Why the United MileagePlus Explorer Card is Worth Keeping
As the year nears its end, I am finally asking myself a serious question: What on earth am I going to do in terms of having United status next year? I’m not going to lie – I’m pretty spoiled comfortable as a 1K, though this is definitely looking like my first and only year as a … [Read More…]
Award Booking Partnership With AwardMagic
Over the past few years, I’ve received numerous requests from readers asking for help booking award tickets, for destination inspiration, or even just suggestions to point them in the right direction. While I am always eager to help, I decided that having my own award booking service on this blog was not something I put … [Read More…]
Dad Post: Memphis During Elvis Week
We all know that Elvis Presley was one of the icons of rock and roll. Those who are huge Elvis fans like my wife know that this is the week to go visit Graceland and Memphis to pay respect to one of the greatest legends in music. Elvis died on August 16, 1977; during the … [Read More…]
That Feeling When Last Minute Avios Award Space Opens Up
I can only truly describe this feeling with this image I had a sudden work commitment come up in Chicago this week with only days notice. Of course, I knew flight prices would be through the roof, so the first thing I turned to was aa.com, because I knew I would be able to … [Read More…]
Dunkin’ Donuts Made Me Book a Flight
I was in Seattle last weekend for the First2Board Seattle Sessions, and I had a blast meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones. I’m already looking forward to the Phoenix sessions next summer, and I’m proud to sponsor another year. While there, my good friend Bonnie, Frugal Travel Lawyer, casually mentioned that she would … [Read More…]
Over 80 Free Walking Tours Around The Globe
This post was originally published in June of 2012, but has remained to be one of the top posts on the blog, attracting travelers looking to learn about a new city through the eyes of a local guide (and also get some good exercise). All of these tours are given for free by knowledgeable local … [Read More…]
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