Success expediting a passport application
If you've been following the news lately, you know that passport application times have gotten out of control: expedited processing now says that it takes 7-9 weeks and normal processing 10-13 weeks, though we've...
Chase Sapphire Preferred Complete Guide
If you're interested in the Sapphire Preferred card, this is a great time to get it. There is currently a 90,000 point offer available in-branch. Below you'll find everything you need to know about...
Our experience booking a “free” MSC Cruise
I've written quite a bit about "free" cruises lately, and over the past couple of days my wife and I have booked a couple of those offers. In this post, I wanted to share...
(Update) Hyatt Globalist fast track through Bilt Rewards for Rent Day
Update 4/11/23: Members of Frequent Miler Insiders are reporting that Explorist status from this status fast track is already showing on their accounts. The terms of the offer originally stated that you'd receive the...
How to find and book the world’s best first class award flights
The thing I love most about points and miles is that they often make it possible to enjoy experiences that I would never dream of paying cash for. A great example is the ability...
Is IHG Diamond Status Elite? My Experience Over 10 Stays At 5 Brands
Last year, IHG introduced its “new and improved” rewards program, IHG One Rewards. At the same time, they unveiled significant changes to their elite program, the most exciting involving the renamed, top-tier Diamond status....
13 ways to increase credit card spend (and get most of it back)
Pop quiz: when was the last time we talked about ways to increase credit card spend and get most of it back on our podcast? You'll have to listen to this week's Frequent Miler...
Marriott’s 2023 “Devaluation”: Much Better Than Expected
Marriott devalues its Bonvoy loyalty program in March of each year and I was particularly pessimistic about its prospects for 2023 because they'd be removing the anchor for how much properties could increase by.
With...
Don’t try to cut your steak with a butter knife
A couple of days ago, a member of our Facebook group had a bad experience with a hotel booking they made through the Capital One Travel portal. They had booked through Capital One Travel...
Is a buyers club a good idea for you?
This afternoon, many of us will try our hand at scoring a super rare coin with the hopes of flipping it for a small fortune with a few clicks of the mouse while also...
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Guide and Review
In my recently revised post about Shortcuts to Marriott Elite Status, I pointed out that the quickest and easiest way to get to Platinum Elite status is by signing up for the Bonvoy Brilliant...
Shifting shopping portal habits (On Nick’s Mind)
Over the years, I've used many shopping portals to great success. I've certainly used most of the major airline and hotel shopping portals (my first Southwest Companion Pass was earned entirely via their portal),...
Shortcuts to Marriott Elite status
If you stay at Marriott hotels often, but not often enough to earn high level Elite status, you may be missing out on perks like free lounge access, room or suite upgrades, free breakfast,...
The World Unlocked: How the points & miles hobby makes incredible experiences practical
Award travel unlocks an incredible world of possibility. Where will it take you? If it will be taking you to any Hyatt properties over the next couple of months, you're going to want to...
