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.
The easyish route to Star Alliance Gold status: Avianca LifeMiles
Avianca LifeMiles significantly changed its frequent flyer program this year. One of the new highlights of the program that hasn't gotten a lot of...
[Update] Good availability: Secrets Impression Moxché (all-inclusive via Hyatt)
Update 3/11/23: Availability has been back again on many dates through the end of the schedule. I didn't have much difficulty finding several consecutive...
Flat bed seats to Hawaii, a run on the bank, 30K points for walking...
Whether you're looking to get rewarded for walking around your hotel, you want a way to score flat-bed seats to Hawaii that you probably...
Etihad award chart changes live (big partner devaluations)
This week, Etihad changed its award chart with only a couple of days' notice. Those changes are now live. The plus side is that...
Which is the most rewarding hotel loyalty program?
Do you know which hotel program rewards its members the most for paid stays? If you thought there was a clear answer to that...
10x Membership Rewards points at Dell via Rakuten (or 10% back)
Shopping portal Rakuten is offering 10% back or 10x Membership Rewards points for purchases at Dell Technologies today, making this a good opportunity to use one's...
JetBlue travel credits no longer valid as long as before
JetBlue made an unannounced policy change yesterday when they shortened the timeframe you'll have to use travel credits created by cancelled trips. Previously, during...
Now 150K + $200 or 90K +$200: Awesome offers out on Platinum and Gold...
Amex is out with some new nuttiness this morning that kicks up the beat on the Amex Points Parade. First up, there are incredible...
Adventures in Atlantic City fishing for another free cruise
I recently took my third cruise of the past 4.5 months. We've got several non-cruise trips planned this year, but I often say that...
My experience with a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare presentation
Bluegreen Vacations in conjunction with Choice Privileges currently has a terrific offer for those willing to sit through a Bluegreen Vacations timeshare "vacation ownership"...
Hyatt House Orlando International Airport: A new, beautiful hotel near the airport
Last night, I had a quick stay at the Hyatt House Orlando International Airport. It was just a quick overnight and I had to...
Bright spots in Hyatt’s 2023 devaluation
Despite the doom and gloom you have have heard about Hyatt's 2023 category changes, the news isn't all bad. This week on Frequent Miler...
Great Hyatt Category 4: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Bottom line review
When word came yesterday of the impending Hyatt category changes, I cringed and turned half away from the screen as I searched the list...
Match Hyatt status to MGM Rewards again
Update 2/28/23: Reminder that it's time to match back from Hyatt to MGM again to stay on the merry-go-round. Many people will have earned...
