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.
Citi sent out an email yesterday advising of some changes to the Citi Platinum Select AaAdvantage credit card (the standard card co-brand product with American Airlines). Starting on July 22, 2018, the benefits improve somewhat. Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles per $1 spent at restaurants1…
Update April 2018: I wrote the post below in Aug 2017 and it has not happened yet, however, new rumors are circulating again. Bottom line: transfer your points to your main account (i.e. the Reserve) monthly “just in case.” It…
As we near the August 1st full absorption of SPG into Marriott, there’s a lot of uncertainty about how things will play out when Marriott releases the full list of each hotel’s new category. Today, they are giving us a…
I’ve written quite a bit about the Citi Prestige credit card in the past. It’s gone from being a favorite card in my wallet to one I’d been wavering on keeping. That’s because I rarely stay 4 nights or more…
There is currently a new offer out for the Chase Freedom Unlimited card. (This is not an affiliate link and you cannot get this deal using my normal credit card links, but as you know I’ll always let you know…
For those of you with casino status, the new Hard Rock in Atlantic City is giving you up to two free nights at their new property this summer. If you have a mid tier status, such as Total Rewards Diamond…
Now that the dust has settled on the Marriott / SPG program merger, there are a few things I want to highlight. I’m doing individual posts so topics are clear. Under the SPG program, nearly everyone could have a *guaranteed*…
Sad times if you wanted an SPG Amex signup bonus to help soften the blow of the new combined SPG/Marriott program only yielding 2/3 the points that it used to on non-bonused spend. I’ve been saying for a while to…
Since Monday, it feels like my brain has been stuck on “all Marriott – all the time.” Taking a quick time out to make sure you now that Hilton has released their Q2 Double Points promo. Sign up and earn Double…
Updated: April 18, 6:20 pm ET: As you can see in my prior update, there’s different information coming out, but I reached back out to Marriott to confirm what I wrote in this post following disbelief from other bloggers. While…
