Emirates ending First Class awards w/ partner miles [Book w/ JAL miles through August]
Update 4/28/21: We previously posted about Alaska Mileage Plan losing the ability to book Emirates first class awards. Now, Japan Airlines has announced that...
Is the Venture 100K Offer Worth a 5/24 Slot? | Ask Us Anything |...
We had all kinds of interesting questions in today's Ask Us Anything Live, analyzing the Capital One Venture Card's worthiness as one of the...
Shortcuts to Delta Elite Status in 2021
This year, undoubtedly due to the pandemic, Delta has made it easier than ever to earn elite status. This post is a round-up of...
What’s the best card combination a Benjamin can buy?
The past week has led to a lot of discussion about a one-credit-card strategy with the the huge improvements from Capital One rewards and...
Venture Ultimate: Here’s how Capital One can capture my wallet
If Capital One plans to release an ultra-premium travel rewards card, this is what it should look like...
In 2019, rumors surfaced of a new...
Capital One steps up to bat. Can they steal home?
This week, Capital One took its turn to bat and it stepped to the plate with the swagger of someone ready to swing for...
Vacasa success: Entire cabin booked for 15K Wyndham points per night (transferred from Capital...
Vacasa Vacation Rentals is my new favorite use for Capital One miles. I haven't checked in for my first stay with them yet, but...
Hyatt Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas. Bottom Line Review.
After falling in love with the Alila Ventana Big Sur, I was excited to try out another of the three Alila hotels in the...
Transferable points programs graded A to F
Separately, I tackled the question of which program offers the best transfer partners; and on our podcast, Nick and I discussed more broadly which...
A new transferable currency hierarchy (on Nick’s mind)
Before this week, I think that most points and miles enthusiasts would have easily placed Amex Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points...
A second look at Radisson – did it actually get much better?
Yesterday, we reported on the unveiling of the new Radisson Hotels Americas program and award chart. My first reaction upon reading the details and...
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain Tucson. Bottom Line Review.
Ritz Carlton Dove Mountain is a small full-service resort nestled in the mountains northwest of Tucson, Arizona. I booked our stay with a 7-night...
Capital One “Miles” no longer make me mad (on my mind)
Big news today from Capital One! As Nick detailed earlier today, Capital One "miles" now transfer 1 to 1 to several airline and hotel...
Capital One ups their game, adds Turkish and some 1:1 partners, airport lounges
After all these years, it turns out mom and dad were right all along.
Despite my advice, my parents have long insisted that they only...
