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Are first class awards worth the extra miles?

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On this week's podcast, Nick and I discuss the huge advantage of flying business class over economy or premium economy (and how airline miles...
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My favorite luxury flight experiences (all booked with miles)

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The entire Frequent Miler team recently flew together on ANA's new first class called "The Suite."  The five of us had the entire first...
Hotel Review Four Seasons Macau

Four Seasons Macau: Bottom Line Review

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During the Party of 5 challenge, we spent a couple of nights in Macau which is known as Asia's Las Vegas. For the first...
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Why AAdvantage is my new favorite mileage program

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In December 2021, American Airlines ran an incredible promotion with SimplyMiles where you could earn 240 miles per dollar donating to Conservation International.  That...
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Ritz-Carlton Santiago: Bottom Line Review (Fine Hotels and Resorts)

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During our recent Party of 5 Challenge, the entire FM Team travelled together to Santiago, Chile. Nick and I wanted to find an inspiring...
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Easy Marriott Elite Status

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Marriott Platinum status can be yours with as few as 10 nights spend in Marriott hotels this year. This week, we discuss how to...
The Party of 5 Team. Clockwise from top-left: Greg, Tim, Nick, Carrie, Stephen

And the Party of 5 winner is… (Final Answer)

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Wow, what a trip!  Or, should I say "two" trips?  Over a two week span, the Frequent Miler team travelled through Asia and southern...
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Forgotten South America airline partnerships

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During our recent Party of 5 team challenge, Tim and I took the team to South America. In doing so, we took advantage of...
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Marriott to enhance and rename Suite Night Awards (bodacious bedroom bumps?)

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As reported by both View from the Wing and Doctor of Credit, Marriott is planning to revamp Suite Night Awards which are Choice Benefits...
Help Greg break the Party of 5 Tie!

Rewatch our Party of 5 Trips (and help Greg break the tie!)

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If you've already read Greg's post where he assigned points to Team SFO and Team TYO, you already know that it came out to...
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Iguazu Falls helicopter on the cheap & the best way to see Iguazu Falls

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For the last stop on the Party of 5 challenge, Team San Francisco brought the Frequent Miler team to Iguazu Falls, which lies on...
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Wyndham refusing to award bonus points? File a complaint with BBB

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Back in March, Wyndham Rewards ran their annual Member Month promos. The first one of those had two parts to it: Stay 3 consecutive...
Nick Iguazu Falls Brasil Side Overlook

Business class for 5 to South America, four countries, five days, one helicopter: Team...

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If you’ve been following us, you know that the entire Frequent Miler team just finished a group trip where no one knew the entire...
Party of 5 Challenge Team TYO Flights Accommodation Activities Meals

All about the gameplay: How & why Team TYO booked their hotels, flights &...

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I'm hoping Food Network taught me well. A few years ago, my wife and I stayed with some friends who liked watching some Food Network...

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