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.
United MileagePlus makes huge changes to earning and redeeming miles
There's an oft-repeated joke in travel circles that goes something like this: "Want to know what United is planning for next year? Look at...
Amex Business Gold Card® welcome offer now “as high as” 200K bonus points
American Express has just refreshed the welcome offer for the Business Gold Card®, and there's both good and bad news. The good part is...
Chase Travel℠ Chase Offer: Spend $600 & get $100 back (targeted)
There's another Chase Offer offering a $100 statement credit when you book $600+ via Chase Travel℠. This can be stacked with the $250 Edit...
World of Hyatt cardholders can earn 11x bonus points per dollar at Under Canvas...
World of Hyatt has launched a new promotion, once again to try to encourage members to stay at its Under Canvas glamping properties.
This time,...
New United Mile Play Offers: See If You’re Targeted For Bonus Miles
United has released another round of targeted Mile Play offers, and in some cases, they'll be easy to complete. I was targeted for 5,900...
Rakuten: Best Ever 5K Amex points, 5K Bilt points, or $50 referral bonus for...
If you know someone who does not yet use the Rakuten shopping portal, both you and they can receive $50, 5,000 Membership Rewards points,...
Current Hotel Promotions for April 2026
All major hotel brands dangle various carrots in front of customers to incentivize their patronage. Bonuses for for elite status, loyalty program membership and...
Chase “Pay Yourself Back” Complete Guide (updated categories)
Chase has been steadily hacking away at the value of its Pay Yourself Back (PYB) Program, whittling down both categories and redemption rates on...
Hyatt Chase Offers: Save up 15% at Park Hyatt and Unbound Collection
There are at least two new Hyatt Chase Offers out that give 15% back on stays at Park Hyatt and The Unbound Collection.
There are...
(EXPIRED) More easy rewards: Staples fee-free $200 Mastercard gift cards
Staples is again offering $200 Mastercard Gift Cards with no purchase fee from Sunday 3/29/26, through Saturday, 4/4/26. Note that there is a limit...
National Car Rental’s One Two Free Promo Returns
Emerald Club, the loyalty scheme of National Rental Car, has just relaunched a new "One Two Free" promotion, which allows customers to earn free...
(Update: Now bookable) World of Hyatt to add Bahia Principe Resorts in March
Update 3/25/26: These Bahia Principe all-inclusive resorts are now bookable through the World of Hyatt program. If you're interested in staying at any of...
Is Hyatt going to shake up Globalist benefits?
World of Hyatt has been the talk of the points-and-miles world lately, but for all the wrong reasons. The chain recently announced a massive...
Delta’s 20-minute bag guarantee remains – but you better be quick if you want...
Delta is one of two US airlines, or I guess, air lines, that guarantees that your checked bag will be in your hands within...
