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 come together nicely and we've been booking Alaska wards for...
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 dig in to the program with excitement. Form being a...
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...
Do over: Here’s what the refreshed Platinum card will look like
According to a rumor reported by Doctor of Credit, The Platinum Card® from American Express will be "refreshed" this year and may sport a mirror finish. Nick and I recently took a stab at...
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 and then using that gift card to make your purchase.
Often,...
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 post titled Aviator Silver Companion Certificate: First impressions. In that...
End of an era: Southwest charging for bags, adding Basic Economy, flight credits expiring...
Not content with gutting earnings on paid flights, Southwest announced today that it'll no longer be Southwest.
It'll still be named Southwest (at least for now anyway), but some of the things that make Southwest...
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 kept putting it off because I wasn't sure which to...
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 in many other ways. Once earned, these points can then...
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 identify with Owen Wilson's character's propensity for nostalgia and "Golden...
Reader tip: Programs to watch at schedule open for 4+ business class seats
The difficulty of award travel increases with the number of travelers in your party, particularly if you'd like to travel in premium cabins. Conventional wisdom in award travel circles is that booking as soon...
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...
Best Hyatt Category 4 Hotels & Resorts
In this post you'll find a list of recommended hotels for using your Hyatt category 1-4 certificates. Most of these recommendations come directly from readers. Thank you, everyone who has contributed! And, please comment...
Falling in love with Alaska miles all over again
As someone based on the east cost of the US, more than 3 hours by car from the closest airport served by Alaska Airlines, it might be tempting to think that the airline's loyalty...
