Tim Steinke
My wife Erin and my first big journey together went around the world in 100 days for
our honeymoon, a trip in which I had one car accident and got one speeding ticket in every country that we visited (I think that I may still have an arrest warrant in New Zealand for an unpaid ticket, but we’ll keep that between us). We currently
live in Washington State; we own a winery, ski after work and hike as much as our elderly knees will let us.
You can now redeem Bilt points for Lyft rides (but please don’t)
In 2023, Bilt Rewards and Lyft launched a partnership that gave Bilt members the opportunity to earn 2 points per dollar when taking Lyft rides and an additional 3 points when paying for a...
Are changes coming to the 4% US Bank Smartly credit card?
Back in November, US Bank caused a stir with the launch of a new product called the Smartly Visa Signature Card. At its base, it's simply a 2% cashback card, but magic happens when...
Wells Fargo One Key+ Credit Card Review (2025)
One Key is the shared rewards program of Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo and it now operates with the OneKeyCash currency, which acts the same as actual cash when booking through any of the three....
Marriott Amex Cards: Best Ever 155K and 185K Welcome Offers Back Again
American Express has just relaunched massive, limited-time welcome offers for the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant and Bonvoy Bevy cards, each one almost doubling the previous version.
The Bevy is now giving 155,000 Bonvoy points after $5,000...
Hyatt Regency Coral Gables: Bottom Line Review
In January, my wife and I had a one-night layover in Miami on the way to a Small Luxury Hotels stay in the Turks and Caicos islands. Instead of staying in one of the...
IHG Traveler Card: Increased 100K welcome offer with no annual fee (last call)
Update: We’ve just received word that this increased offer on the IHG Traveler card will be ending at 7AM EST on 3/20/2025.
Chase has increased the welcome offer on the no annual fee IHG Traveler...
Get $300 back on Qatar Airways flights with new Amex Offer
There is a new, targeted Amex Offer that's good for $300 back when you spend $2,000 or more with Qatar Airways. For those looking for 2025 travel, this could be a useful accoutrement, especially...
Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Credit Card Review (2025)
The American Express Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant card has had a bit of a topsy-turvy journey over the last few years, befitting its unusually wordy name. It began life known as the SPG Luxury card, the...
Get paid to visit Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver has one of the most scenic locations of any major city in North America. Ringed by snow-capped mountains and surrounded by water, it's like the sexy love child of Hong Kong and Alaska....
Up to 40% transfer bonus from Capital One Miles to Etihad Guest
There is yet another transfer bonus this month, this time between Capital One Miles and Etihad Guest. Unlike most transfer bonuses, this is being offered by Etihad, so you won't see it reflected on...
Virgin Australia has ending date for partnership with Hawaiian: Are Membership Rewards transfers next?
Alaska Airlines acquisition of Hawaiian Air has been one of the juiciest topics in points and miles sewing circles over the last year or so. The previously unremarkable HawaiianMile has been transformed into an...
Marriott Bonvoys loyalty with new StudioRes brand
Marriott Bonvoy hasn't exactly made a name for itself as being a consistently generous rewards program. After all, there's a reason that "Bonvoyed" has become a pejorative term for getting bilked. Now there's a...
IHG Premier card: Increased 170K welcome offer (last call)
Update 3/7: We've just received word that this increased offer on the IHG Premier card will be ending at 7AM EST on 3/20/2025.
Today, Chase increased the welcome offer on the IHG Premier card to a...
Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée (France): Bottom Line Review
It doesn't take much to fall in love with the French Riviera. Unbelievably turquoise waters, over 300 days of sunshine per year, charming medieval towns and sweeping vistas make it a magical place. Smack...
