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.
Success expediting a passport application
If you've been following the news lately, you know that passport application times have gotten out of control: expedited processing now says that it...
Our experience booking a “free” MSC Cruise
I've written quite a bit about "free" cruises lately, and over the past couple of days my wife and I have booked a couple...
(Update) Hyatt Globalist fast track through Bilt Rewards for Rent Day
Update 4/11/23: Members of Frequent Miler Insiders are reporting that Explorist status from this status fast track is already showing on their accounts. The...
Chase shutdowns over Aeroplan Pay Yourself Back
Miles Earn and Burn points to reports on Reddit (and we've heard of others) of Chase shutdowns over Pay Yourself Back on the Aeroplan...
(EXPIRED) [Targeted] Stack it: $50 back on $350 [enrollment required] + 30% back at...
The insanity continues: Today I received a targeted offer for 30% back at the Microsoft Store via Capital One Shopping. It's worth logging in to...
(EXPIRED) United and Alaska Shopping Portal Promotions: 500 bonus miles with $100 spend
United Mileage Plus Shopping and Alaska Mileage Plan Shopping are both offering a limited-time "mystery bonus" shopping portal promotion whereby you can earn extra...
Now transfer Marriott Bonvoy points online member-to-member
This week, Marriott Bonvoy added the ability to transfer points to another member online. It has long been possible to transfer points between members, but...
13 ways to increase credit card spend (and get most of it back)
Pop quiz: when was the last time we talked about ways to increase credit card spend and get most of it back on our...
Don’t try to cut your steak with a butter knife
A couple of days ago, a member of our Facebook group had a bad experience with a hotel booking they made through the Capital...
Is a buyers club a good idea for you?
This afternoon, many of us will try our hand at scoring a super rare coin with the hopes of flipping it for a small...
(EXPIRED) Caesars Diamond members: Now get $50 UberEats credit or $100 Celebration dinner with...
A reader recently pointed out that Caesars Diamond status appeared to have a new benefit option that some readers will find appealing: you now...
Shifting shopping portal habits (On Nick’s Mind)
Over the years, I've used many shopping portals to great success. I've certainly used most of the major airline and hotel shopping portals (my...
Southwest offers lukewarm Promotional Companion Pass offer
Southwest is out with its latest offer for a promotional Companion Pass. This offer looks exciting at first glance, but feels pretty niche and...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt Chase Offers: 15% back at Thompson, 10% back at Hyatt Regency
A new Chase Offer came out a few days ago that's good for 15% back at Thompson hotels up to $37.95 back on $253...
