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.
Points Power-Ups – Credit cards that make your points more valuable
Credit cards offer many kinds of miscellaneous perks. Some offer travel benefits like travel protections, free hotel nights, free checked bags, elite status, upgrade priority, companion tickets, etc. Some offer rebates on certain types...
The “Good Enough” Capital One Ultra-Premium Card
Capital One has been rumored to be working to release an ultra-premium travel rewards card to compete with the Chase Sapphire Reserve and Amex Platinum cards. In the post "Venture Ultimate: Here’s how Capital...
Google adds COVID-19 destination alerts: receive email when rules change
Google has added a useful new feature to their search results. If you search for a flight or hotel destination, Google now shows a relevant COVID-19 alert. Even better, Google lets you select to...
Shortcuts to Delta Elite Status in 2021
This year, undoubtedly due to the pandemic, Delta has made it easier than ever to earn elite status. This post is a round-up of shortcuts, and how they can be used to secure high...
Venture Ultimate: Here’s how Capital One can capture my wallet
If Capital One plans to release an ultra-premium travel rewards card, this is what it should look like...
In 2019, rumors surfaced of a new ultra-premium travel rewards card from Capital One. The new card...
Hyatt Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. Bottom Line Review.
After falling in love with the Alila Ventana Big Sur, I was excited to try out another of the three Alila hotels in the U.S. (the third is Alila Napa Valley). Alila Marea is...
Transferable points programs graded A to F
Separately, I tackled the question of which program offers the best transfer partners; and on our podcast, Nick and I discussed more broadly which program was best overall (there are other important factors besides...
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Tucson. Bottom Line Review.
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain is a small full-service resort nestled in the mountains northwest of Tucson, Arizona. I booked our stay with a 7-night Marriott category 6 travel package certificate, bought years ago when...
Southwest Rapid Rewards subscription: A new way to pay too much for points
Following shortly after their latest point devaluation, Southwest has introduced a new way to buy points at a discount: Rapid Rewards® Points Subscription Plans.
By subscribing to monthly points purchases, you can lock in discounts...
(EXPIRED) Air France business class U.S. to Croatia from 30.5K miles
During scattered dates in the late summer and fall, we're seeing one-way business class flights from U.S. cities to Zagreb, Croatia for as few as 30,500 miles and about $250 in taxes and fees.
The...
Capital One “Miles” no longer make me mad (on my mind)
Big news today from Capital One! As Nick detailed earlier today, Capital One "miles" now transfer 1 to 1 to several airline and hotel programs. They've also added a few new transfer partners including...
Almost exciting: Sonesta Travel Pass
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has been expanding faster than . Last year's appetizers included 99 IHG hotels and 122 Marriott hotels. Their main course: 980 Red Lion Hotels.
While it doesn't appear that Sonesta has...
Finally approved by Capital One!
Six months ago, I applied for the Capital One Venture Rewards card. Denied. 18 months before that, I applied for the Spark Miles Business card. Denied. Other family members tried either or both cards. ...
Earn Hawaiian Airlines elite status with 50% fewer miles or segments
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that they've cut in half the requirements for 2022 elite status. That means that in 2021, you can achieve elite status that will be good throughout the rest of 2021...
