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.
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File this under "general tips and advice", but this came up for me over the weekend and even though I knew of this solution...
“Easy” business class awards to Asia, United Airlines Expert Mode… (Saturday Selection)
Are you looking for an easy (to find) award ticket to Asia (that is almost impossible to book)? This week we learn how to...
Now stop over on partner awards with Air France / KLM Flying Blue
Air France / KLM Flying Blue added a free stopover on award tickets late last year, but that was initially limited to being available...
The new American Airlines Executive card. Is it worth the new fee?
The cost of doing business has gone up. Is it still worth paying for the ultra-premium American Airlines Executive card with its major changes?...
JetBlue’s bad math: awards to Canada are cheaper than they appear
JetBlue began flying to Vancouver, Canada last year. Unless something changed very recently, I'm going to guess that they sell fewer award tickets on...
(EXPIRED) 10-15% back on Carnival Cruises with targeted offers
We recently saw an Amex Offer come out that was good for a big Membership Rewards points payout on Carnival cruises. Now we're seeing...
(EXPIRED) 10x / 10% back at Staples.com via Rakuten
Rakuten is currently offering 10% back or 10 Membership Rewards points per dollar spent at Staples.com. While there are some exclusions, this could stack...
Our experience booking via Marriott STARS vs Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts
During last month's Party of 5 Challenge, Tim and I arranged for the team to spend a night at the Ritz-Carlton Santiago in Santiago,...
ITA Airways bookable with Virgin Atlantic miles
ITA Airways is the national airline of Italy -- the successor to Alitalia. ITA has been a member of SkyTeam for quite some time,...
Staples now selling $20-$500 variable-load gift cards in-store
A reader sent in a tip the other day that Staples is now carrying $20-$500 variable-load Visa Gift Cards. I saw these in the...
Elevate your family travel without emptying your wallet: using points, miles, and the right...
My wife and I traveled the world together over the course of about a dozen years before we decided to start a family. Someone...
Shopping portal promos from United and Southwest
The Promos
There are several current shopping portal promotions as follows:
Southwest Rapid Rewards shopping
Expires 8/14/23
Spend $125, earn 250 bonus points
Spend $300, earn...
MGM to partner with Marriott Bonvoy from October 2023 onward
Marriott International and MGM Resorts International announced today that they have signed a long-term licensing agreement that will see many of MGM's properties integrated...
An Air Canada advantage: far more award space with some partners
Over the weekend, I booked an award ticket via Air Canada Aeroplan that reminded me that I've been wanting to publish a post about...
