Getting my (travel) life organized with TripIt
There was a time in my life when I was known for my sharp memory. For years, my brain was the main tool I...
340K bonus points through pre-approved business card offers
My wife and son recently found that they were pre-approved for a few business cards that they've had before. Through these offers, my wife...
Hyatt’s 2025 category changes: Particularly bad for mattress running & free night certificates
Update 3/18/25: Just a quick reminder that these World of Hyatt category changes will be going in to force on Tuesday March 25, 2025...
Hilton’s NoMad London – Bottom Line Review
My wife and I just returned from a short trip to London where we stayed at the NoMad hotel. It's in a beautifully restored...
Best ways to get to cities in the US and Canada using miles (2025)
If you want to travel within the US and Canada using airline miles, your first impulse might be to use miles from one of...
Southwest loses its identity, Marriott hates sharing, Platinum predictions and more [Week in Review]
Lately, I've been really jazzed up at the "wins" I've been stacking up: we have a big trip to Europe coming soon that has...
Searching for sweetness with SAS EuroBonus: Round 1
About a week ago, I became a Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) EuroBonus Millionaire. Now that I finally have one million SAS miles, I'm starting to...
Best uses for Turkish Miles & Smiles miles (2025)
Turkish Miles & Smiles is a 1:1 transfer partner from Capital One Miles, Citi ThankYou points, and Bilt Rewards, meaning that it is easy...
Do over: Here’s what the refreshed Platinum card will look like
According to a rumor reported by Doctor of Credit, American Express Platinum Card® will be "refreshed" this year and may sport a...
Instant Gift Card Deals: Save Money & Get Rewarded
When you're about to buy something, you may be able to save money or earn extra miles by first buying a merchant gift card...
Success: Saving more than $1,000 with Aviator Silver Companion Certificates
A perfect storm rolled in on me. Much to my surprise, Aviator Silver Companion Certificates saved the day.
A few months ago, I wrote a...
Hyatt 70 night Milestone Rewards: Which should I pick?
I'm running out of time. Late last year, I earned a 70 Night Milestone Reward. I had 90 days to make my selection and...
American Express Membership Rewards Complete Guide (2025)
Membership Rewards is American Express' transferable points currency. Points can be earned via credit card spend, new account welcome offers, credit card referrals and...
Our favorite tools, Hyatt and Alaska wins to enjoy now, and more [Week in...
Although I've known many people who hated it, I've always loved the movie Midnight in Paris. I think that's probably somewhat because I can...
