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.
Searching for awards, 1 seat at a time
I mentioned once before in a post that as a kid, my Uncle Angel asked me if I knew the meaning of marriage. When eight-year-old-me shrugged my shoulders and furrowed my brow, he clued...
(EXPIRED) Business class awards to Australia: Great Nov/Dec availability
Update: If the US call center is not able to see this space, try called the Australian call center. They were able to see this space when I called two times. Readers are reporting...
Will the Office Depot / Office Max promo stack? YMMV
Office Depot and Office Max are offering $10 off $100 or more on select gift cards right now. This might stack with an additional 10% back with Visa Savings Edge "Activate Offers". While the Visa Savings Edge offer gives...
Another hit: No more Amazon GCs with Gamestop GCs
After a rough day in MS news yesterday (See: Alliant paying 0% cash back at Giftcards.com, No more 5x at MPX, and Another one down: No more 5x at Gift Card Mart), the hits...
Uncapped 5% back at Whole Foods w/ Amazon Prime Rewards Visa
Starting today, Amazon Prime Members can earn 5% back at Whole Foods with their Chase Amazon Prime Rewards Visa (non-Prime members can earn 3% back with the Chase Amazon Rewards Visa). While this isn't necessarily the best return...
An unexpected path to the Companion Pass…
Let me start by saying that I really struggled with an appropriate title for this post. I know that some people will skim ahead and think, "We knew that worked! It's not unexpected!". I...
Another one down: No more 5x at Gift Card Mart
And the hits just keep on coming: We have received two reports here on the blog -- from reader Max in our Laboratory and reader Sophie on the post What's left for 5x Ink? indicating...
No more 5x at MPX
In yet another piece of bad news for points and miles enthusiasts, reports online are indicating that purchases through the United Mileage Plus X (MPX) shopping app are no longer earning 5x on the Amex Platinum...
Alliant paying 0% cash back at Giftcards.com
Miles Per Day reports that the Alliant Cashback Visa card is no longer paying 3% cash back for purchases from Giftcards.com -- instead paying 0% on Giftcards.com purchases. Reports from Flyertalk indicate that a letter was sent out...
(EXPIRED) Stack $100 back in “found money” w/ a $600 booking (like that JetBlue...
There's a really nice deal out for both new and previous Upside customers: through Acorns, everyone can earn $100 back in "found money" on a $600 travel booking through Upside. New customers may even be able to stack that...
(EXPIRED) Gift card deals: Best Buy, Cabela’s, more
There are a number of current gift card deals running that offer savings at places like Best Buy, Cabela's, Safeway gas stations, and many popular restaurants. Click the images below for links.
Best Buy: buy $150 in eGift cards, get...
LifeMiles subscription: buy monthly miles from 1.39c each (or maybe 1.41)
Avianca LifeMiles is offering a way to purchase a lot of miles at a steep discount without a large cash outlay up front: you can now subscribe to buy miles on a monthly plan, which...
How to lose $8K in minutes, earn Aeroplan miles on Amazon, and how much...
In this Frequent Miler week in review around the web, we have a reminder about why it's so important to lock up your digital kingdom, how you can earn Aeroplan miles while shopping on...
Make your move on Marriott, baby steps, and getting your free bag
This week at Frequent Miler, we looked at the Marriotts on which you should make your move -- either to book before you can't or to hurry and book as soon as you can....
