One of the most frequent requests I get from friends and family is how to book a family getaway to Hawaii using miles. I don’t blame them – I personally love Hawaii, and I have taken 5 trips the islands over a span of 18 months myself. I especially loved my spontaneous trip to Hawaii … [Read More…]
Sometimes it’s Worth it to Use Avios Instead of AAdvantage Miles
Once in a while my brother will reach out and run an award redemption by me. When I received a text from him saying that he was about to spend 12,500 AA miles + a $75 close-in fee for a last-minute domestic redemption from Columbia, SC to Cincinnati, I immediately told him to hold off. … [Read More…]
How to Get Hyatt Diamond Status Until February 2016
I’ve written about Hyatt Diamond status, the highest level of the Hyatt GoldPassport loyalty program, plenty of times, and it’s no secret that having top-tier status allows you to have a better traveling experience overall. You might recall seeing my post about my stay at the new Andaz Maui at Wailea, and how my family … [Read More…]
I’m So Fancy – I’m Never Making a Boring Call Again
I’ve once voiced how much I hated being on the phone, and that I am so relieved and appreciative when there’s an option to take care of business online. Because my dislike of talking on the phone is so strong, I often find myself delaying uninteresting matters, including phone calls to insurance companies, dealing with pesky … [Read More…]
Using United Miles to Get to Europe This Summer and Next Spring
One of the most frequent questions I get from friends, family, and readers is: “How can I get to Europe during the spring/summer using miles?” I don’t blame them – the weather in Europe is beautiful during those times of the year, and I’m so super excited about my upcoming trip to Nice/Cannes that I … [Read More…]
Where to Search For and How to Book Aer Lingus Award Space for This Fall
A lot of my friends headed to Ireland in March for St. Patrick’s Day. As much as I wanted to join them, timing was bad, as I had just had a baby on Valentine’s Day. Dublin has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I think I am going to finally pull … [Read More…]
Book Your Winter-to-Summer Escape Using United Miles Now
There are very few things I chase in life… love, happiness, points and miles, and last, but not least – sunshine. There are two summers each year, and I think everyone should celebrate both. Hopefully you have your summer plans set for this northern hemisphere summer which is tantalizingly close. Summer passes by too quickly … [Read More…]
The Southwest Standard Award Trick – Up to 80% Off Flights
I’m excited to head to Seattle in a few days for the Freddie Awards and FTU. However, instead of returning back to NJ afterwards, I made a last-minute (surprise surprise) decision to spend a few days in Miami with friends. Luckily I had originally booked my return SEA-EWR on Southwest points, so I was able … [Read More…]
27,500 Miles to Europe in Premium Economy This Summer and Other Gems on the Virgin Atlantic Chart
I love stretching my miles as much as I can to get me to more places rather than always splurging on luxurious first and business class seats (though treating myself is always fun). A good college friend of mine invited me to spend a few days with her in London this summer, and instead of resorting … [Read More…]
Creating “Mega Trips” with United Miles and Avios
Do you ever get the urge to take a mega-trip? Not a quick weekend to Nice like I just booked, but a few weeks to several cities. I’m planning to book a multi-city hop to Asia this fall, so I’m exploring all of my redemption options now. It can be hard to visit several cities … [Read More…]
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