Nick Reyes
Nick Reyes is a (fairly) regular guy with an animalistic passion for maximizing the value of miles and money to travel the world in comfort and style. There is little in life that he loves more than finding a fantastic deal and helping you shop smarter & harder to achieve your travel dreams.
Barclays Aviator Red now up to 75,000 miles with two purchases
The Barclays Aviator Red has a new offer out good for up to 75,000 American Airlines miles -- and all it requires is two total purchases (on on an authorized user card) and payment...
[Early bird ends 9/30] Join Nick at The Travel Summit in Toronto in April...
In April of 2024, I (Nick) will be speaking at The Travel Summit in Toronto, Canada and there are just a couple of hours left to get early-bird pricing for those interested in attending....
Cardless revamps Simon Mall Amex (there’s good news and bad news)
Cardless announced this week a revamping on the Cardless Simon Mall American Express card. The key changes will be very positive for the target market for this card, though a key change in earning...
No more buying 3rd party gift cards with Amazon gift cards
Earlier this week, in Greg's post about throwing in the towel on buying groups, he mentioned in passing buying 3rd party gift cards at Amazon using Amazon Gift Card money. A day later, Doctor...
Roll your own hotel elite status
Is hotel elite status worth it? This week, we talk about ways to get elite treatment without investing the time and effort in enough nights for elite status. Do you need to spend fifty...
(EXPIRED) Office Depot/OfficeMax: Buy $300+ Mastercard Gift Cards, Save $15
Update: This deal has traditionally been limited to one per household, but in practice it's been possible to get more than one discount in many stores. Doctor of Credit noticed that the terms on...
That time I left $3,000 in gift cards in my hotel room safe (on...
Over the summer, I made a super bone-headed mistake: I checked out of a hotel and left medicine and more than $3,000 in Mastercard gift cards in my hotel room safe. Worse yet, I...
[Free Carnival cruise is back] How to get free cruises by gaming casino status...
Free cruises sound like a scam, but it is currently possible to turn elite status earned from a single $95 credit card into months worth of free cruises and free hotel nights if you...
Miraval Berkshires: $259 late-night arrival rate
A reader in our Frequent Miler Insiders Facebook group reported last night on something that will be of interest to those with plans to visit Miraval Berkshires: if you arrive after 8pm and forgo...
[Unconfirmed] Citi pulls plug on anticipated Strata cards
File this under "unconfirmed reports", but we've received a tip from a seemingly reliable source that Citi has pulled the plug on its long-rumored "Strata" cards and those cards have been indefinitely put on...
United Polaris business class to New Zealand: space for up to 9 passengers
Greg caught wind of some excellent United award availability to New Zealand thanks to poking around this morning at Seats.Aero, with some days featuring space for up to 9 passengers in business class on routes...
Alaska Airlines offering status match to draw disappointed Delta frequent flyers
If Delta's elite status changes have you down, Alaska Airlines would like to turn that frown around: Alaska Mileage Plan is offering a very generous elite status match through October 31, 2023 whereby you...
Save at Holiday Inn & Holiday Inn Express with Citi Offer & SimplyMiles
There are new offers out from both Citi Merchant Offers and American Airlines Simply Miles that might stack for savings and additional mileage earning on stays at Holiday In or Holiday Inn Express. You'll need to...
Roll your own airline elite status
You can get elite treatment without paying the price for elite-level loyalty. This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, we talk the perks of investing your time, money and effort in elite status...
