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.
A $50,000+ family trip to Europe, booked with miles and points
I recently took a big family trip to Europe with my immediate family (my wife and two kids) and four other adult family members....
Get $60 back on $300 at Sonesta with Amex Offer (enrollment required)
There's an Amex Offer out that's good for $60 back when you spend $300 or more at Sonesta properties in the US. Unlike past...
Contemplating $75K spend on the new Chase Sapphire Reserve card
In his post about the coming revamp of the consumer version of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card, Greg made a passing mention of the...
The new Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business surprises, but doesn’t delight
The time has finally arrived for Chase to field an entry in the ultra-premium business credit card market. Today, Chase has announced the all-new...
(EXPIRED) 50% transfer bonus from Chase Ultimate Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy
Chase Ultimate Rewards offered a limited-time 65% transfer bonus when transferring your points to Marriott Bonvoy between 12:00am ET on June 15, 2025 and...
Major refresh coming to Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards
American Express has posted an announcement that there will be a major refresh coming to the Amex Platinum and Business Platinum cards. There is...
Juicy rumors, but how far will cardholders be squeezed? [Week in Review]
Nothing builds excitement quite like a juicy rumor. Look no farther than your supermarket shelves for tabloid headlines or your favorite pop star's cryptic...
Grand Hyatt Athens: A mixed bag (Bottom Line Review)
I recently spent three nights at the Grand Hyatt Athens. As a Category 3 Hyatt property, it is certainly a points bargain. Further, the...
Why Nick chose Amex points for 100K Vacay
With Greg "setting the bar" for our latest Frequent Miler team challenge by using Chase Ultimate Rewards points, you might wonder why I chose...
(EXPIRED) Mokulele Airlines & Southern : Buy One Ticket, Get One Free with code...
Hawaiian inter-island carrier Mokulele Airlines and niche US commuter airline Southern Airlines Express are offering a "BOGO" sale (Buy One ticket, Get One free) with...
JetBlue restricting access to Mint for partner programs
One Mile at a Time has reported that JetBlue is restricting Mint award access to partner airline programs, first reducing access for Qatar Airways...
(Expired) Southwest double points promo: Last day is today (6/9/25)
Over the weekend, Southwest Airlines announced a promotion to earn double Southwest Rapid Rewards points when you register and book between 6/7/25 and 6/9/25...
5-star service in training: A stay at Cornell University’s Statler Hotel
A couple of weekends ago, my family went to Ithaca, NY for a weekend getaway. Cornell University has a well-known hospitality-management program. As part...
Rainstorms or rainbows? Motivation to strike while the iron is hot [Week in review]
Over the past six or seven months, countless losses have rained on our parade: the US Bank Smartly card departed, the Hilton devalued aspirational...
