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.
Targeted double cash back with new Venmo card (6% back in top category)
Some Venmo users are receiving a targeted email offer to get double cash back for six months. That turns the Venmo card into a...
Reader question: Do we really need to do the math?
A reader, whom I'll call Bob to maintain anonymity, recently sent us an email that expressed what I imagine is not an uncommon sentiment,...
JAL Mileage Bank multi-city for JetBlue: A cheaper path to 25 for 25
JetBlue got a lot of press for the 25 for 25 promotion over the summer when the promotion launched. At the time, I wrote...
The Peppers take home top prize, free checked bags on Southwest, and more [Week...
Our 100K Vacay trips wrapped up this week and we now have a champion -- errr champions. The Peppers have taken home the prize,...
$50 back on $200 at Frontier Airlines with new Amex Offer (targeted)
There's a new Amex offer out that's good for $50 back on $200 or more at Frontier Airlines (targeted, enrollment required). That's a nice...
Best uses of Amex Membership Rewards points
Membership Rewards sweet spots are plentiful and strong. Indeed, Amex Membership Rewards is the strongest transferable points program in terms of the sheer number...
Etihad-booked JetBlue awards counting for 25 for 25
Over the summer, I wrote a lot about my family's quest for JetBlue's 25 for 25 promotion. We have now had reports from a...
Capital One Shopping adds Marriott, many other redemption options
Capital One Shopping, the public shopping portal, only offers rewards redemption in the form of gift cards. Gift card redemption options change frequently, and...
Shipping back to Boston & a final cost tally (Nick’s 100K Vacay journal)
I am publishing this post from 36,000 feet to share a full tally of the final costs from my 100K Vacay. Read on for...
Southwest Companion Pass Complete Guide 2025
The Southwest Companion pass has undoubtedly long been the most valuable companion ticket benefit of any airline program, and it continues to be so...
Frontier Platinum Status fast track: Pay $99, earn 12.5K elite points, get status through...
Frontier Airlines is offering a great deal on a fast track to elite status. Whether this is a great deal for you will depend on...
Greg sets the bar, but can Stephen’s secret superpower be beat? [Week in Review]
With Greg's benchmark trip in the books, our 100K Vacay challenge has gotten fully into gear, with the competitors racing to convince you that...
Coupon Book Tracker 2.0 (Added new Amex benefits, Strata Elite, more)
Over the past couple of years, we have seen credit card issuers make a strong move toward a coupon book model with many premium...
Getting ready for full vacay mode: Nick’s 100K Vacay focus
Tonight, we have a live stream scheduled at 9pm Eastern time to recap Greg's 100K Vacay benchmark trip and officially kick off the travel...
