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.
What are Hyatt points worth now, and once they add peak/off-peak pricing?
When I started this analysis, I was nervous. For years, I've been telling people that Hyatt points are worth "around 1.5 cents each. If...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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:...
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...
