Marriott shows rates with taxes and ALL fees (price transparency checkbox)
I stumbled upon something really cool last week. Sometime recently (I don't know when), Marriott added a new price transparency checkbox to their web-based property search. Checking this box changes the display to show...
Making lemonade: Should we hope for a status run when normalcy returns? That, timestamps,...
This week on Frequent Miler on the Air, there were a few things we had to address: Greg's potty mouth, a confession-confession, why those timestamps from Screaming Lincolns are great, and where we can...
Marriott response: Extended certs, upgrades, flexible cancellations
Marriott has updated its COVID-19 / coronavirus cancellation policies and made some really positive changes for members, making new and existing bookings more flexible while also extending the shelf-life of free night certificates, suite...
(Big update: Delayed to 2021) Hyatt devaluation: peak & off-peak pricing in 2020
Update 3/13/20: Running With Miles has reported an awesome change of heart from Hyatt: they will delay the introduction of peak and off-peak pricing for award stays until 2021. Those changes were set to go into effect...
A second look at Amex Green vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
The American Express® Green Card has been completely revamped. Previously it was a nearly useless $95 per year card. Now, at a $150 per year, it is a serious Chase Sapphire Reserve competitor with...
How I Made 2 Successful IHG Best Rate Guarantee Claims
A year or two ago I tried making a Best Rate Guarantee (BRG) claim with IHG but was unsuccessful. Following my recent successful BRG claims with Hyatt and Marriott, I decided to give them...
Park Hyatt Washington DC. Bottom line review.
The Park Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC is a Category 5 World of Hyatt property, which makes it a less appealing option for those looking to burn a Cat 1-4 free night certificate on...
Kimpton Seafire Grand Cayman. Bottom Line Review.
The Kimpton Seafire Resort in Grand Cayman is an IHG property. We stayed 3 nights using three separate uncapped IHG free night certificates (mine, my wife's, and another family member's). Unfortunately, uncapped IHG free...
On my mind: Coronavirus, points and miles
Last weekend, I presented at the Travel & Adventure Show in Washington DC and Nick presented at FTU (Frequent Traveler University). Going into the weekend I was surprised that the show and the FTU...
5 paths to extreme luxury with Hyatt
Hyatt is a tiny hotel chain when compared to the giants like Wyndham, Choice, Marriott, IHG, and Hilton. But for those seeking luxury accommodations, Hyatt seems to have more than its fair share, especially...
Last Chance Deals: LifeMiles Award Sale, WeBull Deposit Stock Bonus & Profitable Sam’s Club...
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon.
Only three deals are due to end this week. There's a...
What coronavirus means for us, a lively CSR/Platinum debate, and more
Live and face-to-face, this week's Frequent Miler on the Air features some live(ly) debate over the value of the CSR vs the Amex Platinum card, Greg's take on the newly-rumored US Bank Altitude lineup,...
Hyatt: Watch Netflix, Hulu & more by casting to in-room TV
In the past 8 days I've stayed in 3 different Hyatt hotels and all three offered the ability to "cast" shows from your phone (or other device) to the in-room TV. I don't know...
Maldives flights and hotel with 2 credit cards
Maldives flights and hotels can combine to form one of the most expensive exotic vacation options in the world. However, savvy rewards travelers know that it doesn't have to be that way: it is...
