Well, hey there! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted, and it’s partially due to taking a step back during the pandemic, moving permanently from New Jersey to Tampa, and other business ventures consuming my time. Either way, I’ve still silently kept up with the miles and points world during my posting hiatus and … [Read More…]

I’ve been in the points game for almost a decade, and I’m embarrassed to admit that I’ve never had the luxury of experiencing an Emirates flight. Not in economy, not in business, and definitely not in first, so to say flying on the Emirates A380 has been on the bucket list is an understatement. My … [Read More…]

This past Friday, I forced inspired myself to redeem my capped 25,000-point annual free night award from my Marriott Premier Visa ($85 annual fee) at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center. Sure, it ended up being a fun night out with a hotel price of $0, but in my opinion, you can get the best … [Read More…]

If you have airline status with another carrier, West Jet currently has a three-part status match / status challenge to Gold or Silver with WestJet Rewards. Benefits include complimentary upgrades, priority services and lounge access (don’t get too excited), and you have the option to extend your elite benefits to June 20, 2021. To participate … [Read More…]

For a few years, United and dozens of airline partners (including American, JetBlue, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska) have partnered with BagsVIP to offer a service designed to “make travel easier” with the option of having your checked baggage delivered straight to your home or final destination upon landing. What is BagsVIP? Luggage delivery by Bags … [Read More…]

While I certainly love status, earning miles I can use on partner airlines, and free upgrades (which, to be honest, are becoming few and far between as a United 1K), it’s hard to ignore the fact that low cost carriers are a great way to snag a seat in the sky from point A to … [Read More…]

With the holidays just behind us, I’m sure many of us are swimming in gift cards. Or perhaps with this crowd, some are swimming in gift cards that were purchased with the intention of meeting minimum spend or maximizing miles or credit card points. Either way, I’m certain we’ve all been in a position where … [Read More…]

I’ve been dying to visit the Park Hyatt St. Kitts ever since it opened in November 2017. While the resort has previously offered great nightly rates including resort credits periodically throughout the year, I decided to redeem 30,000 World of Hyatt points per night for an upcoming 3-night stay to keep our short family getaway affordable. … [Read More…]

I’ve had the Citi Prestige since it was first launched in 2014, and it has been in my wallet ever since thanks to many of the card’s compelling benefits, including a $250 yearly airline credit, 4th night free on paid hotel bookings (which has easily saved my family over $1,000 per year), and arguably the best … [Read More…]