Hello from Tokyo! A couple of days ago I booked a trip to Tokyo on a whim, and those who have been following the blog for some time now probably have noticed a recurring pattern in my travel style: I usually just get up and go when the right doors open, without second-guessing myself (remember my … [Read More…]
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Quickies: A Round Up of Some Points, Miles, and Deals
Happy weekend! Here’s a quick round up of some points, miles, and deals: American Airlines 10% off Airfare Komen: As an official sponsor of Komen Race for the Cure, American Airlines is offering 10% off select airfare to and from race destinations. Check your inbox for your race’s promotional code. The promotional code for the … [Read More…]
Readers – Help a Friend with an Ambitious, Kind, and Admirable Travel Goal
A close friend and fellow points and miles enthusiast, David, reached out to me asking me for ideas to help him bring his unique birthday travel goal to life. David is already extremely well-traveled for a young adult, having already explored 5 of the world’s continents, and he is looking to visit the final 2 … [Read More…]
Kevin’s Cringe-Worthy Membership Rewards Points Redemption
Yesterday evening, during our daily after-work-walk where we wind down by talking about our days, everything was picture-perfect until Kevin said something that caught me off guard. He started off by innocently by “hey, Ang, what do you think about Membership Rewards points – are they worth anything?”. I responded by saying that MR points … [Read More…]
Dad Post: A Luxury 8 Day Hong Kong/Bali Trip Challenge For Under $700
Hi guys – it’s Dad again. I’m getting ready for my first “luxury” trip, while still keeping my budget flair in check ($700 out-of-pocket). At the end of August, my wife Marie and I will be taking our first trip to Asia. We plan on visiting Hong Kong, Macau, and Bali, Indonesia. Traveling to Asia … [Read More…]
More Chase Myth Debunking: 2 More Approved Today
Let’s be honest – Chase takes the throne for having some of the best points and miles-earning cards out there at the moment. It’s no surprise that many of us are attracted to their generous sign-up bonuses and down-right fantastic travel reward credit cards. I first jumped on the Chase bandwagon in May of 2011, … [Read More…]
Flight Review: Cathay Pacific First Class New York (JFK) to Hong Kong (HKG)
During our recent trip to Asia, we decided to treat ourselves and experience Cathay Pacific’s first class on our flight from JFK to HKG. Back in May, I applied for the British Airways Visa Signature Card with the 100,000 Avios sign-up bonus. We booked these seats for 75K British Airways Avios a piece (100,000 from the … [Read More…]
Guest Post: Learning a Language On Dad’s Budget
Hello again – this is Dad Post # 2; I’m filling in for Angelina while she and Kevin are currently on a flight headed to Hong Kong. As you can see, she has a very small guest-blogger budget (I think it is zero); however, she did promise to give me an autograph when she makes … [Read More…]
Quickies: 1,000 Bonus SPG Points & 1000 British Midland Diamond Club Miles
1,000 Bonus SPG Starpoints: Starting today, you can earn a 1,000 Starpoints bonus for every Sheraton Club room stay booked and consumed through May 31st and paid for with an American Express credit card. Bookings made online at Sheraton.com/club or through Starwood’s Customer Contact Centers are eligible. If booking online, look for rate plans DAILYFS or … [Read More…]
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