I don’t know about you, but earlier this week I found out I may have a moderate gambling problem based on the amount of time I have been playing the highly-addictive (I’m warning you..) La Quinta Returns “Stay & Play” slot machine game to win free points. If you’ve been wondering why your Twitterfeed has been … [Read More…]
Why I’m Not Getting the “Coin” Card
It seems like the blogosphere is flooded with referral links promoting the pre-order of a new electronic device called “coin”, that allows you to store multiple credit cards onto one digital card. Cool right? It’s supposed to make life easier by allowing you to essentially carry multiple credit cards without the actual wallet crowding. You … [Read More…]
Reader Question: How Do I Request a Hyatt Diamond Trial?
In response to my recent Maui Planning in Progress post, reader Jill reached out asking if I could further explain the procedure for requesting a Hyatt Diamond trial. With all of the recent program devaluations we’ve been hit with this past month (including Hyatt), I feel that many readers might be in the same boat … [Read More…]
Planning in Progress: Family Getaway to Maui on Points and a Dime
We’re just a few days away from a family getaway to Maui, and the best part of it all is that our total out-of-pocket cost so far for flights and hotels has been less than $300- for 5 people! Oh how I love points and miles! The Flights Back in March, Dad and I visited … [Read More…]
When Booking a Mistake Fare is…um… a Mistake
I don’t know about you, but I certainly get a rush when there’s a race-against-the-clock type of deal – it sends a huge amount of adrenaline surging through my veins, and I feel like I’m cloud 9 when it all works out nicely. I can most certainly bet that I’m not alone with this feeling; … [Read More…]
Planning in Progress: Weekend in SoCal – 3 Free Kimpton Nights
It’s no secret – I am a huge fan of the Kimpton brand and their Inner Circle loyalty program. A few months ago, I shot them an email asking for a status match into their Inner Circle program, and since then, I have been loving every moment of being an Inner Circle member – they … [Read More…]
How I’m Dealing With Some Expiring Points and Miles
With so many loyalty programs out there, it’s imperative to stay on top of balances to ensure your precious points and miles “collections” always remain active. Luckily, there are many programs that allow you keep track of all of your balances in one place. I personally choose to use Award Wallet to manage the 50+ … [Read More…]
Summer Travel from DC to Europe: Business Class for 31,250 Miles
Not too long ago I posted about a cheap way to travel from NY to London for just 13K miles and $98, which is an awesome redemption on Virgin Atlantic. Since that post, several readers have emailed me asking for the best strategy to get back to the states, while avoiding the ridiculously-high fuel charges that … [Read More…]
Free Domestic Lounge Access – How to Status Match with Turkish Airlines
This post is dedicated to my younger brother, Anthony, who I gifted United Gold status to 2 months ago (Anthony, are you listening? It’s time get your butt in gear…). Anthony has been doing a lot of business traveling on US Airways and United for his new job, and I want to show him how … [Read More…]
Choosing the Best Award Seat with RouteHappy
A few weeks ago, I found myself wandering the streets of NYC before attending a Kimpton event. My friend John (who I actually met in Tokyo for the first time) sent me a message on Twitter telling me that he moved to NYC and invited me to drop by and check out the RouteHappy HQ … [Read More…]
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