Aloha! I’m super jet-lagged – couldn’t get myself to sleep past 3:45 am this morning (8:45 am in my normal time zone). After a long haul flying in coach all day yesterday, we finally arrived in Maui for the start of our family vacation! It looks like there’s so much going on in the points … [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…]
2,500 IHG Points for Taking a Survey – First 2,000 People Only
UPDATE: Survey seems dead. Hurry! Check your junk mail for an invitation to earn 2,500 IHG Rewards points (that’s halfway to a free PointBreaks night) just by completing a survey about loyalty programs/travel credit cards. We value your opinion and always look to provide better experiences to our members. Complete a survey that will take … [Read More…]
Incredible Flight Memorial… Seen From Google Earth
Last night, I came across and incredible blog post dedicated to the memorial of UTA Flight 772 (French airline Union des Transports Aériens) that crashed in the middle of the Sahara desert nearly 25 years ago. If you’re like me and just learning about this crash for the first time, here’s a quick backstory: UTA … [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…]
When Social Media Blows You Away
With the rapid increase of social media campaigns over the last few years, it’s no surprise that some airline and hotel programs have sought to go to the extra mile to really “wow” some of their most interactive fans. Over the past few months alone, I have seen several examples (which are further explained below) … [Read More…]
A Round Up of Points, Miles, and Deals
Only a few more days until 600-something frequent flyers get together for a weekend at the Chicago Seminars – always an exciting time of year that I look forward to! Speaking of the Chicago Seminars, if you are staying at the host hotel, Holiday Inn Elk Grove Village, be sure to check out the list … [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…]
A Round Up of Points, Miles and Deals
Greetings from beautiful Colorado Springs, CO! Randy Peterson and his incredible team at BoardingArea have put together a phenomenal weekend/conference for BoardingArea and other great self-hosted points and miles bloggers at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. This is my first time in Colorado, and so far I’m loving everything about it (except the chilly nights, of … [Read More…]
A Round Up of Points, Miles, and Deals
Wow, what a great weekend! It was so nice meeting everyone at the Freddie Awards and Frequent Traveler University in DC. I managed to get my hands on a lot of “swag” that I plan on giving away to some lucky readers. Stay tuned for a giveaway post. In the meantime, let’s catch up on … [Read More…]
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