My chance to give back. I got in the game in 2003 with a "mistake rate" in Bora Bora and since then I've collected literally millions and millions of frequent flyer miles and hotel points. I've flown around the world in first class seats that would cost $29,000 using frequent flyer miles and a few bucks in tax. And I've stayed in some of the finest hotels - all for free! I've hosted two seminars on miles and points at South By Southwest in Austin, and have been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, published on Bravo TV's JetSet site, and spoken on the Condé Nast Traveler podcast series.
A few years ago I realized many of my friends actually thought I was paying for my flights!! So I started sharing my tips. My favorite thing in the world is helping others have the experiences I do, so please follow along and help me help you. Don't forget to sign up for the free email newsletter on the right side of the page so you don't miss anything.
Resy Origins Resy started out as a premium reservations service and was founded in 2014 by Ben Leventhal, Michael Montero, and Gary Vaynerchuk. They were helping restaurants monetize their most premium tables and times. For example, you could pay $60 to secure…
Marriott announced today that peak and off peak pricing will go into effect starting September 14th, among some other “interesting” changes. Below, the text in bolded italics is directly from Marriott with my comments in normal text below each part….
This post is by MilesTalk Facebook group moderator Jenny Reed, who will be contributing a bit more on “deep dives” into more obscure credit cards. Stop by the group and let us know how you like these! Sonesta Hotels and…
Several times a year, all of the major eShopping portals launch sales that incentivize you to spend X and get Y in the form of bonus miles. Back to School season is one of those times. Back to School Bonus…
If you subscribe to the Your Best Credit Cards Newsletter, you already about about these offers. That’s always the best way to make sure you don’t miss any new credit card bonus offers. IHG Premier Rewards Club credit card The…
Credit to Citi for sending periodic reminders about this. And so, make yourself a note. This is your last month to make 4th Night Free bookings via the Citi concierge with your Prestige card. If you’ve forgotten about the changes…
… in Canada. If you’re in the US, yes, sorry….. that was a super click-baity title. But it’s true. JP Morgan Chase Ends Credit Card Operations in Canada and Forgives All Existing Debt to Do So Chase has made the…
I don’t buy a ton of flights… mostly because I’m usually using miles. But *sometimes* I do have to buy flights and when I do, I still want to get a deal. When I last needed to buy flights on…
When I was in college a million years ago, the Turning Stone Casino near Syracuse was *the casino* in NY State. Can’t say I spent a ton of time there, but it remains an oddity in that you can gamble…
Rumors: Ultra-Premium Capital One Credit Card Last week, Caroline at Travel With Grant posted this article with this intel on a rumored new ultra-premium credit card from Capital One designed to compete with the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. Her source at…
