Greg The Frequent Miler
Greg is the owner, founder, and primary author of the Frequent Miler. He earns millions of points and miles each year, mostly without flying, and dedicates this blog to teaching others how to do the same.
Platinum Forever Free (After Rebate)
Amex Platinum cards come loaded with elite perks: airport lounge access, hotel and car rental elite status, 100% rebate on a CLEAR membership, emergency...
Cavallo Point Lodge, Sausalito: Bottom Line Review
Location, location location... Across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, and strikingly near the foot of the bridge, Cavallo Point Lodge's historic buildings...
Marriott Platinum Elite Free Breakfast Simplified
One of the benefits of earning Platinum Elite status with Marriott is free breakfast, but not at all brands. Some brands, instead, give you...
My nightmare booking Preferred Hotels via Choice
Oh the lengths I'll go to secure a good deal... Using Choice Privileges points, it's possible to book Preferred Hotels & Resorts (some of...
Hyatt’s Royal Palms Resort and Spa, Scottsdale: Bottom Line Review
My wife and I recently spent three nights at the Royal Palms Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. We would have happily stayed much...
I’m excited about… IHG?! [On Greg’s Mind]
I'm excited about IHG! What?! I've never spoken or written that before. But, yesterday we learned about a number of positive changes coming to...
Keep score with the AA Loyalty Game Scorecard
Are you playing the AA Loyalty Point Game? If so, you'll want to grab a copy of our AA Loyalty Game Scorecard. The AA...
No escape from Hyatt Residence Club resort fees (and no elite benefits)
Consider this a Public Service Announcement. I recently stayed on a paid rate at the Hyatt Residence Club Sedona, Piñon Pointe (review coming soon). ...
Hyatt’s Miraval Arizona Wellness Resort: Bottom Line Review
Recently, my wife and I spent four nights at the adults-only, almost all-inclusive, Miraval Arizona Wellness Resort. Usually the resort costs 65,000 Hyatt points...
Loews Ventana Canyon Tucson: Bottom Line Review
My wife and I visited Tucson specifically to go to Hyatt's Miraval resort, but we arrived two days before our Miraval stay. Originally I...
Which Mastercard should you get?
Whether you're interested in playing the AA Loyalty Point Pursuit game or you want to pay your mortgage with a credit card, it's helpful...
Welcome to the team Tim!
A few months ago we announced that we were looking to add a new writer to our blog. The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic...
AA’s Loyalty Point Pursuit game: Earn status w/out flying
Let the game begin! As of January 1st, 2022, American Airlines has moved to a new way for members to earn elite status. The...
FM Predicts: Here’s what will happen in 2022…
With COVID-19 continuing on unabated, travel providers and their associated loyalty programs will continue to react to ever changing demand. Last year we saw...
