Finding the perfect search tool, new reasonable redemption values and more [Week in Review]
When award search tools first hit the scene, I turned my nose up at them. I had put in the "hard work" to learn...
What a norovirus outbreak was like aboard the Holland America Eurodam
Tomorrow morning, I will disembark the Holland America MS Eurodam in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. My cruise has made the news this week with coverage...
Alaska Mileage Plan selling mixed-partner award flights (new pricing info)
Update 2/27/25: We've heard back from Alaska regarding the pricing for mixed partner awards and learned that their intention is for those awards to closely...
Which award search tool is best?
It's possible to fly economy class to Hawaii for 10,000 miles, or fly business class to Europe for as few as 34,000 miles, or fly...
Hilton has added 31 more SLH properties (Maldives, Austria, Chile, Greece, Colombia & many...
Hilton has done a great job over the past year of incorporating Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) properties into the Hilton Honors...
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Review (2026)
If there is such a thing as a "classic" credit card, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (CSP) is it and it's not hyperbole to...
What are Alaska Mileage Plan miles worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called "Reasonable Redemption Values." These are estimates of the "worth" of airline miles, hotel...
Award ticket change and cancellation fees by transfer partner
Award ticket change and cancellation fees vary wildly from one airline program to another. This post outlines the award change and cancellation policies of...
How to use American Express Platinum Card® credits, booking safaris with points and more...
Some of my most vivid travel memories are from African safaris, primarily in South Africa. I'll never forget doing some work on the back...
What are United MileagePlus miles worth?
At Frequent Miler, we keep a database of point valuations called "Reasonable Redemption Values." These are estimates of the "worth" of airline miles, hotel...
[Dead] Book luxury African safari camps with I Prefer points
Sadly, it appears that neither of the properties listed below is available to book with I Prefer points anymore. The original post follows...
Yesterday I...
Going for Gold with American Airlines: Is it worth it?
The American Airlines elite year now runs from March 1st through the end of February. This means that as this post publishes, those chasing...
Finding hidden wins, a great hotel award search tool, and more [Week in Review]
Almost 30 years ago, the Sunscreen Song taught to "accept certain inalienable truths", among them the fact that "prices will rise". That is unfortunately just...
The best programs for lap infant award tickets
Before your child is two years old, most airlines will allow you to bring the child as a lap infant. Fees to do so...
