It’s unfortunate that United really has hit rock-bottom with customer service and bad press. As a former United 1K, and someone who is Newark-based, I still seem partial to the airline for whatever reason it may be, despite my own frustrations with United employees I’ve had over the years. Maybe I feel that there’s a glimmer of hope … [Read More…]

I use Venmo between family and friends on a regular basis, and it has been a staple when it comes to instantly splitting costs and paying people back. I really enjoy that it’s seamless and fee-free when you link a checking account to the app. If you don’t already know, you can pretty much input whatever … [Read More…]

Just in! Details about my favorite frequent flyer event ever were just announced! For those readers who still have no idea what a MegaDo is, in simple terms, it’s basically the ultimate travel junkie’s field trip where about 200 other frequent flyer fanatics come together and charter a plane to hop around from city to city … [Read More…]

The last time I was at anything close to what a modern-day trendy music festival (such as Ultra, Coachella, etc.) was when I was in my teens during the good ‘ole Van’s Warped Tour days. Earlier this year, a friend of mine extended me a great VIP deal to what seemed to be marketed as … [Read More…]

Hands down, one of the best things about this hobby are the people in it. There’s nothing more enjoyable than talking miles and points face-to-face in a social setting with people who actually “get†it (on the other hand, some people never will). As of yesterday, tickets have just started going on sale for my favorite … [Read More…]

During the initial announcements surrounding Hyatt’s new loyalty program, World of Hyatt, an interesting benefit was brought to the table for World of Hyatt members that had everyone curious (myself included). Starting today, you can book two curated-Hyatt Member Experiences using points: AFAR Experiences Tokyo – a curated trip to Tokyo exclusively for World of Hyatt … [Read More…]

March 1, 2017 is a big day for Hyatt as their new and revamped loyalty program, “World of Hyatt“, will replace the Hyatt GoldPassport program we know of. While redemption rates and ways you can earn points generally remain the same, there will be major changes to the elite benefits, and the program will shift to … [Read More…]

I’m sure many of us are dealing with an abundance of Amazon shipments this holiday season (or in general). Though let’s hope that you’ve now gotten in the habit of earning 3 JetBlueTrue points per dollar ;). Instead of kicking those Amazon boxes to the curb right away, consider boxing up unwanted clothing and donate-able … [Read More…]

I like to keep my wardrobe fairly simple, but I’d be lying if I didn’t confess that my guilty pleasure is dressing up an outfit with a designer statement pair of heels and handbag. I’m well aware that prices on these types of items aren’t for the faint of heart, so I do my part … [Read More…]