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.
(EXPIRED) [Update on stacking] Awesome: 5x groceries + 20K welcome bonus on Chase Freedom...
Update #2 (8/17/20): I can now confirm that the first year grocery bonus stacks with the quarterly bonus on the Freedom card for 9x at Whole...
(EXPIRED) Increased Apple payouts from many portals
In what has been a monthly occurrence of the past several months, several shopping portals are once again offering increased payouts for Apple that are...
Big upside of a downgrade, more Aeroplan detail, solo travel, and more
This week around the web, gain a different perspective on solo travel, take a deeper dive into the new Aeroplan, score big from a...
Radisson Blu Maldives finally opens (70K per night including breakfast)
If you had "Radisson finally opens its Maldives resort" on your pandemic surprise bingo card, congratulations on marking that one off: amidst a global...
[Update: Working again] Radisson standard awards not available (but e-certs work)
Update 8/15/20: This appears to be resolved as I am now finding standard award room availability in both the US and abroad whether using...
Did Aeroplan’s new luster fade? Also: luxury values, adding ultra-premium benefits vs subtracting fees...
This week's main topic on Frequent Miler on the Air was the new Aeroplan: what's hot, what's not, and whether or not the program...
Targeted US Bank gas, sporting goods, and Motorhome / RV rental bonuses
There is a targeted offer out for some US Bank credit cards offering up to $90 in statement credits, with bonus at gas stations,...
Shop Your Way points are…worth something? Transfer Citi->Sears->Gift Cards
Update 11/15/20: Transfers from Citi to Shop Your Way no longer have 20% bonus. Point transfers from Citi are no longer recommended.
Be still my...
(EXPIRED) 30% off Etihad award tickets
Etihad Guest is offering 30% off on saver ("Guest" level) award tickets in all classes of service that are booked by August 27, 2020 for travel...
(EXPIRED) $5 off Visa Gift Cards at Staples 8/16-8/22
This coming Sunday, August 16th, to Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, Staples will be offering $5 off on Visa Gift Cards, with a limit of 5...
How much do you pay for your miles and points?
Note: We have made updates to this older post to reflect 2020 numbers. The key point -- that points cost us something in the...
[Not working] Southwest credit card offer available on mobile
Update: our apologies. This was published in error. We held off on publishing last night when we saw that the offer was disappearing after logging...
A lighter wallet: no annual fees, still great rewards
"Never pay an annual fee to use your money". That's what I was raised to believe about credit cards. My parents meant well. Despite...
New restaurant statement credits w/ new Platinum or Gold card accounts
There are new welcome offers available for new applicants on both the Amex Gold Card and Amex Platinum Card (the "vanilla" flavor) good for 20% back...
