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.
(EXPIRED) Royal Caribbean Amex Offer: 20,000 Membership Rewards on $1000+ in spend
There is a new targeted Amex Offer out that's good for 20,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $1000+ at Royal Caribbean. That could be a terrific deal if you'll be booking a cruise.
The...
(EXPIRED) US Bank: $500-750 bonus with new business checking acccount (no direct deposit requirement)
US Bank has a promotion for new Business Checking accounts that offers either a $500 or $750 bonus with very simply requirements. This deal is available in states within US Bank's footprint and requires...
Air New Zealand/United: Multi-Seat Business Award Availability May/June/July
Air New Zealand and United currently have multiple seats of business class award availability on direct flights from San Francisco and Los Angeles to Auckland (as well as a couple of seats from Washington-Dulles)....
(EXPIRED) Rakuten Big Give Week: 15% cashback/15x MR and $40 for new members
Today, Rakuten starts its annual "Big Give Week" promotion that runs until May 15th. Rakuten is offering up to 15% cash back (or 15x Membership Rewards) at a wide selection of merchants, many of...
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal: Bottom Line Review
Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal is considered by many folks to be the best Hilton property in North America. Famously cut into the side of a Baja California cliff (with an entrance tunnel that...
Good riddance to Delta SkyMiles, Marriott transparency and calling in a bomb threat on...
Marriott becoming more transparent, Delta SkyMiles becoming less valuable, a man calling in a bomb threat to get his luggage back and some great tips to wine tasting in Washington State. All that and...
(EXPIRED) Hyatt Sale: Save up to 15% off 1000+ properties worldwide (5/25-9/10)
Hyatt has launched a new sale on paid stays that offers up to 15% off room rates. I'm always dubious when there are headline rates like that and this sale wasn't mind-blowing at any...
Etihad awards can now be booked online with American AAdvantage miles (or can they?)
Etihad is one of several Gulf-based airlines that's often lusted after by the points and miles team. The Etihad First Apartment remains one of the best commerical products in the world and is still...
(EXPIRED) Chase Business Checking: Up to $750 bonus with no direct deposit requirement
When it comes to bank account bonuses, Chase is one of our bestest buddies around, running frequent incentives on both the personal and business side.
Today, Chase launched a (widely-reported) offer for new Business Checking...
Capital One Venture X Business “officially” launches with 300,000 miles offer
After a frustratingly opaque, months-long roll out (that included a rebranding from the orignal name of Spark Travel Elite), Capital One has "officially" launched their not-really-new business credit card: the Venture X Business. While...
Checking in trash on United, paying for elite status, luxury Antarctic travel and more...
Sketchy websites that sell you elite status, another terrific option to use miles to get to Asia, luxury Antarctic travel and a step-by-step guide to illegal money exchanges that you might actually want to...
New Citi checking offers for up to 60K AAdvantage miles (Targeted)
Citi is out with a new offer where you can score as many as 60,000 AAdvantage Miles when opening a new checking account. These seem to be targeted through both e-mail and regular mail, although...
(EXPIRED) Marriott Bonvoy: 10% back with Chase Offers (targeted)
There is at least one new Chase Offer out that is good for 10% back at all Marriott brands. My wife had this on her Ink Business Preferred, but we don't seem to be...
(EXPIRED) Delta Air Lines Amex Offer: 7,500 Membership Rewards on $500+ gift card purchase
There is a new, targeted Amex offer that gives 7,500 Membership Rewards points back on a $500+ purchase of Delta gift cards. The 7,500 MR bonus is worth $82.50 if cashed out via a...
