Best ways to get to South America using points and miles (2026)
Looking for the cheapest ways to get to South America? This post outlines the best options available to get there using frequent flyer rewards...
A huge haul in time for tax time, programs on the upswing, and more...
The tax man cometh, but have no fear: if you've got your eyes peeled for some of the bigger offers on the market, you...
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...
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 (2026)
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, The Platinum Card® from American Express will be "refreshed" this year and may sport a...
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...
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...
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...
