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.
A case for gambling on top tier travel packages
In the past couple of months I've presented quite a few theories regarding Marriott Travel Packages and the transition from the current program to...
Yet another new Marriott travel package conversion theory
Earlier today I posted my best guess of how old Marriott travel packages will be converted to new ones: Mapping old to new Marriott...
Mapping old to new Marriott Travel Packages
Marriott travel packages are awards in which you exchange Marriott Rewards points for airline miles plus a 7 night stay certificate. You do not have...
Leaked Marriott T&Cs: off-the-chart properties still off the chart?
Via Flyertalk, phltraveler posted what appears to be Marriott's new terms & conditions. If these terms are correct (not yet verified), then there's a...
Marriott Travel Packages won’t turn into points, but will go into 1 month limbo
Many of us have been waiting until August 18th to learn what will happen to the travel package stay certificates that we acquired prior...
Is the Amex 5 Credit Card Limit Gone?
Yesterday, I accidentally applied for the SPG card. A reader had asked about the new feature where Amex will warn you if you've had...
Over 700K and slowing down. Should Ben go for 125K more?
When we last checked in on our "informed newbie", Ben had pulled in over 600,000 points through signup bonuses in a 9 month span. ...
Up to 450K on the table and a short window of opportunity with Marriott...
When I published "Navigating Marriott’s Byzantine Credit Card Rules," a week ago, I had resigned myself to the fact that I wouldn't be able...
A new era for Amex Offers
You were never supposed to be able to load the same Amex Offer to multiple cards in the same person's name, but for years...
Amex Offers multi-tab trick still not dead, but deader than before
This is a quick update to Nick's post yesterday: Not totally dead: Some Amex Offers still loadable to multiple cards. In that post, he...
It’s time to shelve your SPG card
Starting today, August 1st 2018, your SPG credit card will earn 2 rewards points per dollar for base spend. Previously, the same card earned...
Three Radisson Rewards 100K Winners!
Three winners have been selected for the Radisson Rewards giveaway that we announced last week. Each will receive 100,000 points!
I've emailed all three winners,...
Marriott Choice Benefits revealed
We've known for a while now that the new combined Marriott and SPG program (to take effect August 18th) was going to adopt SPG-style...
Navigating Marriott’s Byzantine Credit Card Rules
Starting August 26th, Marriott and SPG credit cards will have new rules regarding who is eligible to receive a welcome bonus. View from the...
